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moran
Associate III
November 27, 2014
Question

STM32L1xxx VLCD (step up converter configuration )

  • November 27, 2014
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Posted on November 27, 2014 at 10:55

Hi,

I want to connect LCD to the ST using VLCD pin , but instead of 3V i need 4.5 V.

I found in data sheet that there is stepup converter (kind of SW configurable DC2DC)  that can be used for this purpose but i couldn't find any other information - how to handle it by software.

1) is it correct ?

2) if yes, how to configure it.

Thanks in advance ,

Moran.

 

#lcd #stm32l1 #vlcd
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waclawek.jan
Super User
November 28, 2014
Posted on November 28, 2014 at 11:13

> I want to connect LCD to the ST using VLCD pin , but instead of 3V i need 4.5 V.

You can't. The maximum voltage on VLCD pin is 3.6V.

> I found in data sheet that there is stepup converter (kind of SW configurable DC2DC)  that

> can be used for this purpose but i couldn't find any other information - how to handle it by

> software.

All the information you need is in RM0038 and the datasheet. The steupup is switched on by clearing VSEL bit in LCD_CR and its output controlled by CC[2:0] bits in LCD_FCR; in that case you need to have a capacitor connected to VLCD instead of external voltage source. But don't hope for output higher than 3.6V - this chip is simply not capable of handling higher voltages.

You'll need to use the LCD accordingly.

JW

 
moran
moranAuthor
Associate III
November 30, 2014
Posted on November 30, 2014 at 09:27

Thanks alot JW.

I've read the reference but couldn't understand what should I do if I need  4.5V instead of maximum 3.6V for better contrast.