# SparkFun Basic 16x2 Character LCD - White on Black, 5V (with Headers)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** LCD-18160 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-basic-16x2-character-lcd-white-on-black-5v-with-headers.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-basic-16x2-character-lcd-white-on-black-5v-with-headers.html.md))

This is a basic 16 character by two line display with a snazzy black background with white characters. This LCD utilizes the extremely common HD44780 parallel interface...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $41.70 (inc GST) — $37.91 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $36.77 (exc GST) · 25+ $36.02 (exc GST) · 100+ $34.50 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 17 and Aug 24.

## Description

This is a basic 16 character by two line display with a snazzy black background with white characters. This LCD utilizes the extremely common HD44780 parallel interface chipset. Interface code is freely available. This is the same LCD that is included with the [SparkFun Inventor's Kit](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=15267) and comes with all the GPIO pins pre-soldered on for quick and easy interfacing. **Includes white LED backlight.**

 [Get Started with the Basic Character LCD Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/basic-character-lcd-hookup-guide)**Features**

- 3.15" x 1.425"

**Documents**

- [Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/basic-character-lcd-hookup-guide)
- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/GDM1602K_181060ffa69.pdf)
- mbed Example
- AVR Example
- [Character Generator](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/HD44780CCGV1001_22387d8272d.zip)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/1/8/18160-5v_white_on_black__16x2__lcd_screen_with_headers-01.jpg)