# Basic 8x2 Character LCD - Black on Green 5V

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** LCD-11122 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
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## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Search the catalogue for an alternative.

## Description

This is a basic 8 character by 2 line display with black text on green background. The screen utilizes the extremely common HD44780 parallel interface chipset. Interface code is freely available. You will need ~11 general I/O pins to interface to this LCD screen. Includes LED backlight.

 You can use the example sketch in the Arduino IDE to get up and running in no time.

**Note:** This will work with our serial backpack, but it will not connect directly due to the different pin layout.

**Dimensions:** 1.574" x 1.411"

**Documents:**

- mbed Example
- Datasheet
- Datasheet (HD44780)
- Product Video

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/b/a/basic_8x2_character_lcd_-_black_on_green_5v__lcd-11122__01.jpg)