1602 LCD Display Module Without I2C Module

Specifications

• Product Type: Character LCD Display Module
• Display Size: 16 Characters × 2 Lines
• Model: LCD1602 / 1602A
• Display Technology: STN Character LCD
• Controller: HD44780 Compatible
• Operating Voltage: 5V DC
• Interface: 16-Pin Parallel Interface (4-bit or 8-bit mode)
• Display Color: Black Characters on Blue or Yellow-Green Backlight (varies by model)
• Character Size: 5 × 8 Dot Matrix
• Viewing Area: Approximately 64.5 × 16 mm
• Module Dimensions: Approximately 80 × 36 × 11 mm
• Backlight: LED
• Backlight Current: ≤ 25 mA
• Logic Current: ≤ 2 mA (without backlight)
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature: -30°C to +80°C
• Contrast Adjustment: External 10 kΩ Potentiometer Required
• Communication Mode: 4-bit or 8-bit Parallel Interface

Key Features

• Displays 16 characters × 2 lines of text
• HD44780-compatible controller for broad microcontroller support
• Supports both 4-bit and 8-bit parallel communication
• Built-in LED backlight for improved visibility
• Low power consumption
• Supports up to 8 custom characters (CGRAM)
• Compatible with Arduino, AVR, PIC, STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi (via GPIO), and other microcontrollers
• Reliable and easy to interface with embedded systems
• No I²C module included (direct parallel interface)

Applications

• Arduino Projects
• Embedded System Development
• Industrial Automation
• PLC Display Panels
• Instrumentation Systems
• Home Automation
• Robotics
• Digital Measurement Displays
• Menu-Driven User Interfaces
• Educational and Training Projects