
1.2 INCH (30.5mm) 5 X 7
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Superbright Red GMA8275C
Superbright Red GMC8275C
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION
The GMX8275C is a 5 X 7, Superbright
red dot matrix display. Populated with
GaAlAs/GaAs Single Hetero Junction
LEDs, it has a grey face with white
segment color.
FEATURES
1.2" ( 30.5mm) character height.
Low power requirement.
Wide 130 degree viewing angle.
High brightness and contrast
5 X 7 array with X-Y select.
X-Y stackable.
Easy mounting on P.C. board.
NOTE: Dimensions are in mm (inch).
Tolerances are ± 0.25 (0.1) unless otherwise noted.
All pins are 0.5 (.02).
MODEL NUMBERS
Part Number
GMA8275C AlGaAs Red Common anode row.
GMC8275C AlGaAs Red Common cathode row.
(For other color options, contact your local area Sales Office)
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Colour Description
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING (T = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
A
Superbright Red Units
Peak forward current per segment 200 mA
(Duty cycle 1/10, 10KHz)
Continous IF per segment 30 mA
Power dissipation per segment 100* mW
*Derate linearly from 25°C 0.5 mW/°C
Reverse voltage VR per segment 5 Volts
Operating and storage temperature range......................................................-25°C to +85°C
Soldering time at 260°C....................................................................................................3 sec
(1/16" below seating plane)
ELECTRO - OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS (T = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
A
Test
Superbright Red Condition
Luminous Intensity/Dot
Digit average (Typical) 5000ucd I = 20mA
Forward voltage (V )
F
typical 1.8V I = 20 mA
maximum 2.5V I = 20 mA
Peak wavelength (nm) 660nm I = 20 mA
Spectral line half width (nm) 20nm I = 20mA
Reverse breakdown voltage V 5V I = 100uA
R R
F
F
F
F
F
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PIN CONNECTION:
GMA8275C
Pin Number Function Pin Number Function
1 Anode Row 5 8 Anode Row 3
2 Anode Row 7 9 Anode Row 1
3 Cathode Column 2 10 Cathode Column 4
4 Cathode Column 3 11 Cathode Column 3
5 Anode Row 4 12 Anode Row 4
6 Cathode Column 5 13 Cathode Column 1
7 Anode Row 6 14 Anode Row 2
GMC8275C
Pin Number Function Pin Number Function
1 Cathode Row 5 8 Cathode Row 3
2 Cathode Row 7 9 Cathode Row 1
3 Anode Column 2 10 Anode Column 4
4 Anode Column 3 11 Anode Column 3
5 Cathode Row 1 12 Cathode Row 4
6 Anode Column 5 13 Anode Column 1
7 Cathode Row 6 14 Cathode Row 2
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GRAPHICAL DETAIL: AlGaAs Red (T = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
A
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