The LCD1602 is a popular 16×2 character liquid crystal display module that shows up to 32 text characters (16 columns by 2 rows). It operates on 5V, supports parallel or I2C communication, and is widely used with microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi for real-time data feedback.
Specifications & Features
- Display Format: 16 characters × 2 rows
- Operating Voltage: 5V DC (standard) or 3.3V–5V (I2C variants)
- Controller Chip: Hitachi HD44780 (or compatible equivalent like AiP31068)
- Backlight: LED backlight (commonly blue or green with white text)
- Interface Options: 16-pin parallel interface or 4-pin I2C adapter module.
