PCF8576T/1,112

Overview

The PCF8576T/1,112 is a discontinued LCD driver manufactured by NXP Semiconductors. It serves as a universal peripheral device designed to interface with Liquid Crystal Displays featuring low multiplex rates. The component generates drive signals for static or multiplexed LCDs containing up to four backplanes and up to 40 segments. It supports cascading for larger display applications and communicates via a two-line bidirectional I²C bus. The part is housed in an SSOP package.

Feature Summary

• Single-chip LCD controller and driver architecture
• Supports up to 40 segment drives for numeric and alphanumeric characters
• Compatible with microprocessors via I²C-bus communication
• Display RAM with auto-incremented addressing minimizes communication overhead

Applications

• Consumer home appliances
• Industrial control systems
• Measurement equipment
• Information panels

Procurement Notes

This component is officially listed as End of Life (EOL) and No Longer Manufactured by the manufacturer. Mouser Electronics reports that the product is not currently sold in their regions. Verification of availability should focus on legacy stock or authorized distributors handling obsolete inventory rather than standard active supply channels.

Selection Notes

Engineers selecting this part must account for its discontinued status. Design-in decisions should prioritize replacement strategies or alternative components from the same family that remain in active production. Compatibility checks regarding the I²C interface and segment count are essential when evaluating substitute drivers for existing hardware designs.

Part Context

The PCF8576T/1,112 belongs to the PCF8576 series of universal LCD drivers intended for low multiplex rates. It functions as a peripheral device compatible with most microprocessors. The specific suffix indicates the tube packaging configuration. This series was designed to provide a cost-effective solution for driving small to medium-sized segment displays in various electronic devices.

Replacement Considerations

• PCF8576CTT