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LCD Module

Here you can buy a pack of 10 New, Unused,alphanumeric dot matrix LCD display modules.

They are TN Reflective types as shown above (Grey display background with Black text.)

These modules DO NOT have a backlight

£ 11.50 (GBP) plus Postage and packing.
(UK Postage and packing charges start from only £ 1.90 for one pack)

All Non-UK customers must contact me first for international shipping costs BEFORE buying.


Features / Specifications

  • 2 lines of 16 characters (Character size: 5.55mm High x 2.95mm Wide) (8 x 5 dots per character)
  • Screen Viewing area: 61 x 15mm. Black Bezel size: 70 x 27mm
  • Module dimensions: 80mm Wide x 36mm High x 9mm Deep (exc. connector) (15mm (inc connector))
  • Mounting holes: 2.5mm Dia. Hole Pitch:75 x 31mm.
  • Low power consumption: Approx 1mA @ 5 volts.
  • Generic industry standard HD44780 compatible controller.
  • Model Number: BC-1620J-SAYA-N-B. (Made by Yeebo LCD Ltd)
  • Non-RoHs

Connector Pins

Each module is fitted with a 16 way gold plated, 2.54mm pitch PCB header plug.

Uses the standard pinout as shown below.
PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
SYMBOL VSS VDD VO RS R/W E DB0 DB1 DB2 DB3 DB4 DB5 DB6 DB7 n/c n/c
VSS = 0Volts (Ground)
VDD = +5Volts supply
VO = Contrast adjustment connection pin.(see below)
RS = "Register Select" (Selects Instruction or Data registers)
R/W = Read or Write control lead.
E = Starts data read or write
DB0-DB7 = Data Bus pins (only DB4-DB7 are needed if using 4 bit mode)
Pins 15 + 16 are not connected as there is no backlight

Contrast Adjustment

A 10 or 20KOhm variable resistor MUST be connected in order to view the display and adjust contrast. (connect between pins 1(VSS) and 2 VDD) with the resistor's wiper connected to Pin3(VO) )

Click here to see the complete Character set

Other Info

I test each module prior to dispatch.

They are supplied with a protective plastic film over the screen to prevent scratches.

Please contact me if you require larger quantities.



This page was last updated: Tuesday 27th of April 2010

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