LCD 16×2 Blue Backlight DisplaySKU 10014

Display Board & LED

LCD 16×2 Blue Backlight Display

₹180

01 — About

What it does

The LCD 16×2 Blue Backlight Display shows two lines of 16 characters each with a striking blue backlight. It uses the standard HD44780 controller for easy interfacing with Arduino and other microcontrollers using 4 or 8 data lines.

Key features

  • 16 characters x 2 lines display area
  • Blue LED backlight for dark environments
  • HD44780 compatible controller
  • 5×8 dot matrix character font
  • 4-bit or 8-bit parallel interface
  • Adjustable contrast via potentiometer
  • Wide viewing angle

Good to know

  • Requires 6-7 GPIO pins (4 data + RS + E + optional RW)
  • Use LiquidCrystal library for Arduino
  • Backlight resistor value affects brightness and current draw
  • Contrast potentiometer (10K) required for visible display
  • I2C backpack available to reduce pin count to 2 (SDA/SCL)

02 — Datasheet

Specifications

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Display Type
Character LCD
Format
16 columns x 2 rows
Controller
HD44780 compatible
Backlight
Blue LED
Interface
Parallel (4-bit or 8-bit)
Operating Voltage
5V
Backlight Voltage
5V (via current-limiting resistor)
Contrast
Adjustable (external potentiometer)
Dimensions
80mm x 36mm x 12mm