The LD-5161 LED Digital Display is a 7-segment digital display tailored for seamless integration with microcontrollers. This variant operates as a Common Anode type, emitting a vivid red light for clear visibility. With 10 pins arranged at a pitch of 2mm/0.08", it offers convenient connectivity. Its compact dimensions, excluding pins, measure 19 x 13 x 7mm/0.7" x 0.5" x 0.3" (LWH), featuring a digital tube height of 14.2mm/0.56". Crafted from a blend of plastic and metal materials, this display weighs 22g.

 

Specifications

• Model: LD-5161
• Type: Common Anode
• Emitted Color: Red
• Pin Number: 10
• Pin Pitch: 2mm/0.08"
• Size (excluding pins): 19 x 13 x 7mm/0.7" x 0.5" x 0.3" (LWH)
• Digital Tube Height: 14.2mm/0.56"
• Material: Plastic, Metal
• Color of LED: Red
• Net Weight: 22g

 

HOW 7-SEGMENT DISPLAYS WORK

7-segment displays are foundational components in digital electronics, providing visual representation for numerical digits and select alphabets. Each display consists of seven LED segments arranged in a figure-eight pattern, with an additional eighth segment often serving as a decimal point. These segments are labeled A through G, with the eighth segment marked as DP (decimal point).

Functionality-wise, these displays allow for individual control of each segment, akin to managing regular LEDs. Understanding their operation entails recognizing a common configuration: common anode displays.

Exploring Common Anode Displays

In common anode displays, all anodes are connected to a positive voltage source (Vcc), while segment activation is achieved by grounding the cathodes.

In this configuration, applying voltage to the desired segments while keeping the common anode connected to Vcc illuminates the corresponding segments, effectively displaying the desired numeral or character.

 

Package Includes:

• 1x 0.56 Inch Common Anode LED Digital Tube