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LCD Fundamentals Using PIC16C92X Microcontrollers

From Microchip Technology, Inc.
 

 
This Application Note provides a basic introduction to the features and uses of Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD). At the end of this Application Note, you should be able to answer the following questions: ? What are the basic components in an LCD panel? ? How does an LCD work? ? What are the different types of LCD panels? ? How are LCD panels driven?

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