CFD2138S LED Driver IC

The CFD2138S is an LED display driver chip from Chipfountain recognized by NovaStar's control system. This page covers its specifications, datasheet, and which NovaStar receiving cards and firmware support it.

NovaStar support

LED Driver IC	CFD2138S
Manufacturer	Chipfountain
Driver type	Standard

Frequently asked questions

What is the CFD2138S LED driver IC?

The CFD2138S is an LED display driver chip made by Chipfountain. It is used on the LED module to drive the pixels.

Does NovaStar support the CFD2138S?

Yes — the CFD2138S is in NovaStar's recognized driver-IC library, though it may require manual receiving-card configuration rather than Smart Settings. Exact support depends on your receiving card model and firmware; upload your config to our RCFGX viewer to confirm.

How do I find out which driver IC my LED panel uses?

Open your receiving card configuration file (.rcfgx) — it records the driver IC type and firmware version. Our free online RCFGX viewer reads this for you without installing NovaLCT.

A free quick-reference from Olympian LED

We don't sell driver ICs and can't answer questions about the chip itself. For datasheet, electrical, or device-level questions about the CFD2138S, please contact the IC manufacturer, Chipfountain, directly. This page is just a quick reference to help you (1) find the right NovaStar firmware for your receiving card and (2) compare driver ICs for your next LED display.

For the NovaStar side — receiving cards, controllers, processors, and firmware — we're a USA NovaStar distributor and glad to help: browse receiving cards or upload your config file. Call 321-747-3220 for NovaStar hardware & firmware.