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Noritake Itron inventor of vacuum fluorescent display
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Noritake news and Events for all things Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)

Noritake invites you along in their journey of growth with the latest up-to-date
information about the company and their innovation through exploration and testings.

New Compact Products


Fits in 1U rack (1'' height)
Better readability than LCD
Less wires with Serial Interface

  • CU16024-UX3J
  • CU20024-UX3J
  • GU144x16D-7053B

New Compact Products ►

New Compact Products: Fall Release in 2011
CU16024-UX3J 1U-rack

New products added to the CU-Y

Following Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) modules are added to the CU-Y line-up:

  • CU200211-Y1A
  • CU200211-Y100

CU-Y ►

New CU200211-Y1A and CU200211-Y100 VFD module

New product added to the CU-TE

Following Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) modules are added to the CU-TE line-up:

  • CU20029-TE200K

CU-TE ►

New CU20029-TE200K VFD module

New products added to the GU-7000

Following Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) modules are added to the GU-7000 line-up:

  • GU128X32D-7050
  • GU160X32D-7000

Available with Asian font tables

  • GU128X32D-7950
  • GU160X32D-7900

GU-7000 ►

New GU128X32D-7950, GU128X32D-7050, GU160X32D-7900, and GU160X32D-7900

CU-U Code Library

Code library for the CU-U is now available

Following code library and demo files are available to download:
Code library
Noritake_VFD_CUU

Add on library
Noritake_VFD_CUU_Graph

Demo files
Noritake_VFD_CUU_BrightnessDemo
Noritake_VFD_CUU_Graph_BarGraphDemo

CU-U Code Library ►

Sync Serial Communication

CU-U Features Part 2 - Sync Serial Communication

CU-U VFD modules now with sync serial communication.

Watch now ►

HD44780 compatible commands

CU-U Features Part 1 - HD44780 compatible commands

CU-U VFD modules with HD44780 compatible commands.

Watch now ►

24 x 6 VFD module vs 20 x 4 LCD

CU-Y Features Part 4 - 24 x 6 VFD module vs 20 x 4 LCD

CU24063-Y1A and CU24063-Y100 can display 144 characters vs 80 characters for 20 x 4 LCD.

Watch now ►

24 x 4 in 20 x 2 LCD footprint

CU-Y Features Part 3 - 24 x 4 in 20 x 2 LCD footprint

CU24043-Y1A and CU24043-Y100 can display more information in compact 20 x 2 LCD footprint.

Watch now ►

22 x 4 in 16 x 2 LCD footprint

CU-Y Features Part 2 - 22 x 4 in 16 x 2 LCD footprint

CU22042-Y1A and CU22042-Y100 can display more information in compact 16 x 2 LCD footprint.

Watch now ►

RS-232 communication video added to the CU-TE page

CU-TE Features Part 1 - RS-232 Communication

RS-232 communication over 60 ft of cable to CU200211-TE200A

Watch now ►

How to create the menu using the highlight effect

In this tutorial, we will show you how to create the menu using the highlight effect on the
Y Series modules CU24063-Y1A

Watch now ►

New test report

Readability part 5 - 11 mm & 9 mm Character height comparison

This video compares the 11 mm and 9 mm character height VFD modules in various distance.

Watch now ►

New test report

Readability part 4 - Display response comparison

This video compares the difference in display response between VFD module and LCD

Watch now ►

New test report

Readability part 3 - Color filter

To see how the emitted light of VFD module is altered by the Noritake color filter.

Watch now ►

New test report

Readability part 2 - Low operating temperature

This video compares the difference in readability under low temperature between VFD module and LCD

Watch now ►

New test report

Readability part 1 - Viewing angle

This video compares the difference in viewing angle between VFD module and LCD

Watch now ►

New product added to the 7000 Series

Following Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) modules are added to the 7000 Series line-up:

Tradeshow in Calgary, Canada: March 8

See the VFD module demo at the GMA booth

Tradeshow information

Show: EPTECH Calgary
Exhibition: March 8: 10 am to 5 pm
Fees: FREE entry to all industry related visitors.
Address: Coast Plaza Hotel
1316-33rd St NE,
Calgary AB T2A 6B6
Directions to the show
Local phone: 416-510-5207
Link: http://www.ept.ca/eptech/
Contact: Contact us

Tradeshow in China: Feb. 22 - 24

Visit us at the SNEC 5th (2011)
International Photovoltaic Power


Tradeshow information

Show: SNEC 5th (2011) International Photovoltaic Power
Generation Conference & Exhibition
Booth: 320, W2 Hall
Exhibition: Feb. 22 09:00 - 17:30
Feb. 23 09:00 - 17:30
Feb. 24 09:00 - 15:00
Address: 上海新国际博览中心
上海市浦东新区龙阳路2345号
Link: http://www.snec.org.cn/indexe.asp
Contact: http://www.noritake-itron.sh.cn/

See the demo for the following VFD modules at the show or download the spec below:

VFD module with built-in Asian font tables ►

Visit us at the SNEC 5th (2011) International Photovoltaic Power. booth: 320, W2 Hall

New products added to the 3900 Series

Following Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) modules are added to the 3000 Series line-up:

New 16x2 LCD footprint 22x4 CU22042-Y1A Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) module

Replacement Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) modules added to the U Version

    LCD Drop-in Replacement

New products added to the 3900 Series

Following Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) modules are added to the 3000 Series line-up:

New GU256x128C-3900B and GU256x128D-3900B Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) module

New CU22042-Y1A

New from Noritake, 22x4 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) module in 16x2 LCD footprint.

CU24043-Y1A is 22 characters by 4 lines.
Total of 88 characters in 16x2 display size.

CU22042-Y1A ►

Evaluation kit ►

New 16x2 LCD footprint 22x4 CU22042-Y1A Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) module

New Online Shop product: Star Bright with
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) technology

New product added to the Noritake Online Shop.

Star Bright

  • Bright VFD technology
  • Easy to read and use
  • Compact and slim design
  • USB or RS232
  • Low power (6W)
  • Store up to 200 messages

What's includes?

  • Display Module
  • DC plug adaptor
  • AC adaptor
  • USB cable
  • Remote Controller
  • CD-ROM
  • Quick Start Guide

More info on the Star Bright ►


Star Bright with VFD technology

All new 11 mm character height
CU200211-TE200A

New from Noritake, largest character size Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) module

CU200211-TE200A features:

  • Readability from greater distance
  • Better readability at higher ambient light environment
  • Connectivity with RS232 interface
  • Built-in commonly used symbols and international font tables

CU200211-TE200A ►

     New CU200211-TE200A Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) module

Improved selection guide for
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) modules

Find the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) module that meets your requirement. Filters can be applied to the list of VFD modules to narrow down your search. Up to 5 VFD modules can be compared at once and the list of results are downloadable in CSV format.

Selection Guide ►

Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) module selection guide

All New Y Series CU20027-YX1A
The Brightest VFD Module

Coming soon, CU20027-YX1A is bright and vibrant emissive display that is intended for applications where brightness was an issue. CU20027-YX1A is capable of increasing it's brightness up to 400%.
If brightness is what you need, CU20027-YX1A is currently the brightest Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) module in Noritake Itron.

For applications intended for use in high ambient conditions, display is recommended to have minimum of 5:1 contrast ratio. CU20027-YX1A's contrast ratio can be increase by depending on the filter.

Learn more ►
Request a demo ►

CU20027-YX1A Brightest VFD module
Color filters available in various colors and sizes

Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
Acrylic color filters

Not only color filters can alter the color of the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD), color filters can increase the contrast ratio and act as a protective shield.
Color filters are available in various sizes and colors.

Learn more ►
Request a quote ►

Network Display Kit with GU512X32H-3900 vacuum fluorescent display and LanPort

Display messages from remote location
with the Network Display Kit

Display, scroll, and loop the message from remote location with the Network Display Kit.
The Network Display Kit includes slim and compact Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) with built-in memory and LanPort ethernet adapter.

Learn more ►
Available at online shop ►

* stand not included

Message Selector Kit with GU512X32H-3900 vacuum fluorescent display and GPIO interface board

Select and display messages with the
Message Selector Kit

The Message Selector Kit allows the user to save messages into the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) module and display the message with the GPIO interface board. The Message Selector Kit is capable of displaying bitmap images and flip-book like animation.

Did we forget to mention this kit can integrate to other devices and it takes 5 minutes to setup?

Learn more ►
Available at online shop ►

* stand not included