MIDAS DISPLAYS Alphanumeric LCD, 16x2, Black on Yellow/Green, 3-5V, I2C

The MIDAS DISPLAYS Alphanumeric LCD Module is a high-quality character display featuring 2 lines of 16 characters each (16x2 format). It utilises a positive mode yellow/green STN (Super Twisted Nematic) material, producing easily readable blue/black characters on a yellow/green background. This transflective technology offers excellent visibility for both indoor and outdoor applications, ensuring the display is clear under various lighting conditions.

Built with a reliable chip-on-glass (COG) construction and an on-glass ST7032i (or equivalent) controller, this module is designed for durability and stable performance. It supports English and Japanese font sets, providing flexibility for international projects. The display operates on a 3V to 5V logic supply and communicates via a simple I2C interface, making it highly compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers and development boards like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

Key Features & Specifications

• Display Type: 16x2 Alphanumeric Character LCD
• Technology: Transflective STN with a yellow/green LED backlight
• Appearance: Black characters on a yellow/green background
• Interface: I2C serial communication
• Logic Supply: Wide 3V to 5V range
• Font Support: Includes English and Japanese character sets
• Construction: Robust chip-on-glass (COG) design
• Viewing Angle: Optimised for 6 o'clock viewing
• Operating Temperature: Wide range from -20°C to +70°C
• Connection: 8-pin SIL connector with a 1.27mm pitch

With compact overall dimensions of 51.2mm x 20.7mm x 6.3mm and a clear viewing area of 40.0mm x 10.0mm, this module is ideal for embedded systems, instrumentation, DIY electronics, and prototyping where a dependable and readable display is required.