NHD-0116GZ-FSPG-FBW Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The NHD-0116GZ-FSPG-FBW is a 16-character by 1-line character display module manufactured by Newhaven Display International. This transflective FSTN (Film Super-Twisted Nematic) LCD features a green LED backlight and operates via parallel interface. The product is currently obsolete, making equivalent substitute parts necessary for ongoing system support and new design implementations requiring similar display functionality.

Substiute Parts

NHD-0116GZ-FSPG-FBW

Newhaven Display IntlIn Stock: 747NHD-0116GZ-FSPG-FBW Datasheet

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C161C-BW-LW65

Focus LCDsIn Stock: 1194C161C-BW-LW65 Datasheet

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C161C-FTW-LW65

Focus LCDsIn Stock: 833C161C-FTW-LW65 Datasheet

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C161C-YTY-LW65

Focus LCDsIn Stock: 1153C161C-YTY-LW65 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the NHD-0116GZ-FSPG-FBW are selected based on the following critical parameters that determine functional compatibility:

Primary Compatibility Criteria:

• Display format: 16 x 1 character configuration
• Interface type: Parallel communication protocol
• Physical dimensions: 151.00mm x 40.00mm x 13.00mm (identical outline)
• Viewing area: 120.00mm L x 23.00mm W
• Operating temperature range: -20°C ~ 70°C
• Supply voltage: 5V nominal operation (within acceptable tolerance of original 4.7V ~ 5.5V specification)
• Dot size: 1.15mm W x 1.77mm H
• Character size: 14.54mm H x 6.00mm W

Secondary Variation Parameters:

• Character format: 5 x 7 dots (substitute) versus 5 x 8 dots (original) — minor resolution difference
• Display type: STN or FSTN technology
• Display mode: Transflective capability
• Backlight color: LED color options (White, Yellow, Blue)
• Text and background colors: Varies by model

All substitute parts maintain identical mechanical form factor and parallel interface compatibility, enabling direct replacement in applications where display technology and color variations are acceptable.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Product Status Consideration: The NHD-0116GZ-FSPG-FBW is obsolete. All three substitute parts (C161C-BW-LW65, C161C-FTW-LW65, C161C-YTY-LW65) are active products from Focus LCDs, ensuring ongoing availability and supply chain continuity.

Compliance and Certification: All substitute parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, matching the regulatory requirements of the original part. This ensures compatibility with current manufacturing and environmental standards.

Display Technology Differences: The original part uses FSTN technology with transflective display mode. Substitute C161C-FTW-LW65 maintains FSTN transflective technology, providing the closest functional match. Substitutes C161C-BW-LW65 and C161C-YTY-LW65 use STN technology with transflective mode, representing acceptable alternatives where STN performance is suitable for the application.

Mechanical and Electrical Compatibility: All substitute parts share identical outline dimensions (151.00mm x 40.00mm x 13.00mm), viewing area, dot size, character size, and parallel interface. Supply voltage for substitutes is 5V nominal, which falls within the original part's 4.7V ~ 5.5V operating range. Operating temperature range remains -20°C ~ 70°C across all parts.

Character Resolution: The original part features 5 x 8 dot character format, while all substitutes use 5 x 7 dot format. This represents a minor reduction in vertical character resolution but maintains functional readability for standard alphanumeric display applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the C161C series parts directly replace the NHD-0116GZ-FSPG-FBW without PCB modifications?

A: Yes. All C161C substitute parts maintain identical outline dimensions, viewing area, and parallel interface pinout compatibility. Direct mechanical and electrical substitution is possible without PCB redesign.

Q: What is the primary difference between the original part and the substitute options?

A: The original NHD-0116GZ-FSPG-FBW is obsolete and uses FSTN technology with green LED backlight. The C161C substitutes are active products with different display technologies (STN or FSTN) and backlight colors (White or Yellow). All maintain the same 16 x 1 character format and parallel interface.

Q: Does the 5 x 7 dot format of substitutes versus the 5 x 8 dot format of the original affect display quality?

A: The 5 x 7 dot format provides slightly reduced vertical character resolution compared to 5 x 8 dots. For standard alphanumeric text display, this difference is typically imperceptible. Applications requiring maximum character definition should evaluate the visual impact in their specific use case.

Q: Which substitute part most closely matches the original NHD-0116GZ-FSPG-FBW?

A: The C161C-FTW-LW65 provides the closest technical match, maintaining FSTN transflective display technology. However, it uses white LED backlight instead of green and 5 x 7 dot character format instead of 5 x 8.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS and REACH compliant?

A: Yes. All three C161C substitute parts are ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, matching the regulatory status of the original part.

Q: What is the voltage tolerance for the substitute parts?

A: All C161C substitutes operate at 5V nominal supply voltage. The original part specified 4.7V ~ 5.5V range, and the 5V nominal operation of substitutes falls within this acceptable tolerance band.

Q: Do the substitute parts support the same operating temperature range?

A: Yes. All substitute parts maintain the -20°C ~ 70°C operating temperature range of the original part.

Q: What packaging format are the substitute parts supplied in?

A: All C161C substitute parts are supplied in box packaging, suitable for standard component handling and storage.