20×4 LCD Screen 5V with Backlight

This LCD is an industry standard HD44780 based controlled 4 lines x 20 characters LCD display with a backlight. It is a parallel interface so you will need 7 GPIO pins for 4-bit mode or 11 GPIO pins for 8-bit mode to interface to this LCD screen. Also, it is possible to use this LCD with I2C adapter and operate this screen using I2C protocol with only 2 wires.

Features:

• Industry standard
• Doesn’t need external power supply for backlight
• Wide viewing angle and high contrast
• Supported 4- or 8-bit parallel interface
• Compatible with i2c converter
• Display 4-line, 20-character for each line
• Operate with single 5V DC supply
• Double positions for headers
• +5V DC LED backlight

Specifications:
Display Format: 20×4 Characters
Controller: HD44780 or equivalent controller
Interface: 8 or 4-bit parallel interface, or I2C with additional adapter (not included)
Driving Scheme: 1/16 Duty Cycle, 1/5 Bias
Power Supply Voltage: 5.0 V
VLCD Adjustable for Best Contrast: 4.7 V (VOP.)
Operation temperature: -10℃ to +60℃

Package Includes:
1 x LCD 20×4 Screen