This PC Drive Bay Insert includes a Serial VFD (20 characters x 2 lines) with a 7-key keypad. Embed this unit into a computer to monitor elements of the operating system, MP3 player or other applications.  For communications specifications see the VK202-25

Appearance
20 characters x 2 lines
Display area: 70.8mm(L) x 11.5mm(W)
Character size: 2.4mm x 4.7mm
Bracket Dimensions: 146mm(L) x 43mm(W) x 60mm(T)
Face Plate Dimensions: 149mm(L) x 43mm(W)
Display color: Bluish green illumination; Four, software controlled brightness settings
Overlay color: PC Beige (standard) or Black (-BK option)
Attractive and durable (coated rust-resistant steel mounting bracket; Lexan faceplate)

Functions
Display text, large digits, horizontal and vertical bar graphs
Software controlled speed, start-up screen, line wrapping, scrolling, 4 levels of brightness, and time-out setting (up to 180 minutes)
Memory chip saves settings
Custom start up/splash on screen

Includes:
Serial Vacuum Fluorescent Display with wide voltage (20 characters x 2 lines) - Product # VK202-25-V
7-key keypad overlay, bracket, RS-232 cable, power cable, and mounting screws
Software an manual on CDROM
Wide Voltage Option

Interface:
Interface with up to 25-key keypad
Use 6 General Purpose Outputs
RS232 and I2C communications (Connect up to 16 displays over I2C)
RS232 mode: 1200bps to 19.2 Kbp
I2C mode: Serial transfers of up to 100 Kbps
Fully buffered - no delays in transmission

Electrical
Operates at -20 ºC to +70 ºC
Supply Voltage: +7 to +15Vdc
Supply Current (Power off): 25mA typical
Supply Current (Power up): up to 300mA inrush
Supply Current (Power on): 200mA typical