Keypad/Display Wildcard
The Keypad/Display Wildcard™ provides a convenient interface to a 4 x 20 character display and 4 x 5 keypad. Combined with Mosaic's QCard Users Guide or PDQ Board Users Guide, it is an ideal solution for handheld or space-constrained instrumentation and applications that require a programmable embedded computer and a low cost yet smart user interface.
Measuring only 2" x 2.5", the Keypad/Display Wildcard mounts directly on the Host Board. The Keypad/Display Wildcard is shipped with a 4x20 backlight LCD character display and 4x5 keypad, plus a simple ribbon cable interface that enables custom placement of the keypad and display in your instrument. The Wildcard has an additional field header that brings out 4 nibble-wise programmable input/output lines and 4 input lines which can be addressed by the attached microcontroller.
This tiny 2" by 2.5" board is a member of the Wildcard series of mezzanine boards that connect to Mosaic embedded computers and instrument controllers. A field header brings out the analog I/O signals for the reference, DAC outputs, and A/D inputs. Use it for analog data acquisition, high-resolution analog digital conversion, data logging, measuring thermistors and RTDs, interfacing to analog sensors and actuators, and much more.
Looking to Order?
- You can find price and delivery information on Mosaic's website, or contact us directly.
- You will also need a Compatible Controller Board to host this Wildcard.
If you don't find an answer in the documents here, feel free to contact us for help with your application.
If you have just purchased the Keypad/Display Wildcard
For guidance on using the Wildcard, take a look at the following documents:
See also → Modular I/O boards