The ICM7243 is an 8-character, alphanumeric display driver and controller which provides all the circuitry required to interface a microprocessor or digital system to a 14-segment or 16-segment display. It is primarily intended for use in microprocessor systems, where it minimizes hardware and software overhead. Incorporated on-chip are a 64-character ASClI decoder, 8x6 memory, high power character and segment drivers, and the multiplex scan circuitry.

Features
• 14-Segment and 16-Segment Fonts with Decimal Point
• Mask Programmable for Other Font-Sets Up to 64 Characters
• Microprocessor Compatible
• Directly Drives LED Common Cathode Displays
• Cascadable Without Additional Hardware
• Standby Feature Turns Display Off; Puts Chip in Low Power Mode
• Sequential Entry or Random Entry of Data Into Display
• Single +5V Operation
• Character and Segment Drivers, All MUX Scan Circuitry, 8x6 Static Memory and 64-Character ASCll Font Generator Included On-Chip
• Pb-Free Available (RoHS Compliant)