Unretouched photo of 20x4 parallel-interface LCD w/cable

20x4 CHARACTER DISPLAY

All LCDs are not created equal. We evaluated the field and picked what we felt was the best. All our LCDs come to you with pre-installed cables so they just plug on to Systronix controller boards, or any 16x1 parallel LCD connector. Inquire about OEM quantities.

The most popular display is our 20x4, supertwist, LED backlit display. The backlight is very efficient, so this display can even be used on battery-powered systems. It is mechnically and electrically interchangeable with 20x4 LCDs from many vendors.

LCD Files: for DPB2 (can be modified for most 8052 controllers)
Enclosures machined to accept this LCD (detailed CAD drawings)

Datasheets & Manuals (use Acrobat reader 4.X for best results)
HD44780U Hitachi Data (300 KB) The complete 60 page data sheet for the most common character LCD controller chip as well as true clones. A very detailed reference for LCD programming and hardware interfacing.
LCD 20x4 Data Sheet (400 KB) Brief mechanical and electrical data for the LCD.
LCD Tips and Notes Menus, soft prompts, and other ideas

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