0.5 inches 1 digit seven segment display
A 0.5-inch 1-digit seven segment display is a compact and versatile LED display used for displaying numerical digits in a range of electronic devices. It features seven individual segments that light up to form numbers from 0 to 9. Its small size makes it suitable for applications where space is limited, such as in digital clocks, counters, and small electronic instruments.
Key Features:
- 0.5-inch digit height
- 7-segment LED display
- Clear and bright digits for easy readability
- Common anode or common cathode configuration (depending on model)
- Low power consumption
- Digit Height: 0.5 inches (12.7mm)
- Segment Type: LED
- Display Color: Red
- Common Type: Common Anode or Common Cathode
- Forward Voltage: Typically 1.8V to 2.2V per segment
- Forward Current: Typically 20mA per segment
- Viewing Angle: 30° to 45°
- Package Type: Usually through-hole or surface-mount
- Digital clocks and timers
- Counters and meters
- Measurement instruments
- Electronics projects and displays
- Home appliances with digital readouts
- Connect the appropriate pins to your driving circuitry based on the common anode or common cathode configuration.
- Apply a current-limiting resistor in series with each segment to prevent damage.
- Control the segments using a microcontroller or dedicated driver IC to display the desired digit.
- Ensure proper connection to avoid incorrect segment lighting.
- Use current-limiting resistors to protect the LEDs from excessive current.
- Check the datasheet for specific wiring and driving instructions.