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# Basic 16x2 Character LCD - Black on Green 3.3V

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** LCD-09053 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
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## Description

This is a 16 character by 2 line display that runs at 3.3V. Utilizes the common ST7066/HD44780 parallel interface (datasheet). Interface code is widely available for many different controllers and systems. You will need ~11 general I/O pins to interface to this LCD screen. Includes yellow LED backlight.

**Features:**

- High quality STN 16x2 character LCD
- 3.3V power supply
- Yellow LED Backlight
- 5x8 dot characters
- ST7066 controller
- 1/16 duty cycle
 
**Dimensions:** 0.34 x 1.4 x 3.2" (8.6 x 36 x 80mm)

**Documents:**

- LCD Datasheet
- ST7066 Datasheet
- mbed Example
- AVR Example
- Character Generator

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