NEC
Type: D8279C-5
Function: Keyboard, Display (programmable) driver
Programmable keyboard and display device device which gives the user the abiity to display data on alphanumeric displays or simple indicators. Display RAM can be programmed to function as 16 x 8bit or a dual 16 x 4bit memory and can be loaded/read by the host processor. The display can be loaded with left or right entry with auto-increment of the display RAM address.
Keyboard interface uses a 64 contact key matrix which can be expanded to 128, key strokes are stored in 8 character FIFO, keyboard entries generate an interrupt to the processor.
40 pin DIL plastic
Datasheets are available (if requested)
Stored and supplied using suitable ESD safe material