GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SM16312 is a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) Controller driven on a 1/8 to 1/16 duty factor. Eleven segment output lines, 6 grid output lines, 5 segment/grid output drive lines, key scan, one display memory, IC control circuit are all incorporated in a single chip. It is pin to pin compatible with uPD16312(NEC). This SM16312 is ideal as a peripheral device of a single chip microcomputer.

FEATURES
* Multiple Display Modes
* High Voltage Output
* Key Scanning
* General Purpose Input Ports (4 bit)
* Dimming Circuitry (8 segment)
* LED Display Ports(4 outs, 20mA max)
* No external Resistors Needed for Driver Outputs
* Serial Interface for controller

APPLICATIONS
* Audio System
* Car Stereo
* VCD
* DVD
* VCR
* TV