1602 (16x2) Character LCD with I2C backpack

This 16x2 character LCD display has the I2C backpack module mounted on the back side which requires only two connected wires for data and two wires to supply ground and +5V to power the display. The I2C backpack also allows you to change the I2C address of the module, see Solder Jumper Configurable I2C Addresses link below under Resources.

Product Contents:

• 1 piece - 1602 (16x2) Character LCD with I2C backpack (Color Selectable Above)

Specifications:

• White characters on blue background
• Characters: 16 columns, 2 rows
• Supply Voltage: 5V
• LCD Driver: HD44780
• I2C Backpack 8-bit I/O Expander IC:
• PCF8574A (PCF8574AT) Default I2C Address: 0x3F
• PCF8574 (PCF8574T) Default I2C Address: 0x27
• Eight different I2C address options configured with solder jumpers: A0, A1, A2
• Refer to Solder Jumper Configurable I2C Addresses link under Resources
• Dimensions: 80mm (3.15") length x 36mm (1.42") width x 18.24mm (0.72") height
• For detailed dimensions see Mechanical Drawings link under Resources
• Weight: 34.5g (1.22oz)

Resources:

• Arduino LCD Library -- try the Addicore_1602-LCD_HelloWorld_i2c example sketch
• HD44780 Driver Datasheet (PDF)
• I2C Backpack 8-bit I/O Expander PCF8574/PCF8574A Datasheet (PDF)
• Great LCD setup guide for use with Arduino
• Solder Jumper Configurable I2C addresses
• Mechanical Drawings (Dimensions)
• Energia LCD Library (from Frank Milburn)