MIDAS DISPLAYS 20x4 LCD Display Module, 5V, Black on Yellow/Green

The MIDAS DISPLAYS 20x4 LCD Display Module provides a clear and reliable alphanumeric character display, perfect for a wide range of electronic projects and industrial applications. Featuring four lines of twenty characters (often referred to as a 20x4 display), it offers ample space for status messages, data readouts, and user interface information.

This module uses a positive mode yellow/green STN material, resulting in highly legible blue/black characters set against a vibrant yellow/green background. The transflective display technology ensures excellent readability both indoors and in outdoor environments, adapting well to various lighting conditions. Its construction utilises a chip-on-board (COB) design, which simplifies mounting and integration into your designs.

Key Features & Specifications

• Controller: Equipped with an on-board SPLC780 controller or equivalent, which is a derivative of the widely compatible HD44780 standard.
• Font Support: Includes both English and Japanese character font sets for flexible application development.
• Power & Interface: Operates on a 5V logic supply and uses a standard parallel interface for straightforward connection to microcontrollers and other logic circuits.
• Backlight: Features an integrated yellow/green LED backlight for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.
• Viewing Angle: Offers a preferred 6 o'clock viewing angle for optimal readability when mounted in a standard orientation.
• Robust Operation: Designed to perform reliably across a wide operating temperature range from -20°C to +70°C.
• Connection: Utilises a 16-way through-hole single-in-line (SIL) connector located at the top right, with a standard 2.54mm pitch for easy soldering.

With its durable COB construction, clear transflective display, and industry-standard compatibility, this LCD module is an ideal, versatile component.