RG1602 Display 16x2 White


The RG1602 Display 16x2 White is a 16x2 LCD module, often used for displaying alphanumeric characters in various embedded systems and DIY electronics projects. This display has 16 characters per line and 2 lines, making it ideal for showing short messages, sensor data, or status updates.

Applications:-

  • Arduino and Raspberry Pi Projects: Commonly used for displaying outputs, such as sensor readings, system statuses, or simple text-based interfaces.

  • Embedded Systems: Often found in devices requiring a user interface for status or information output.

  • Home Automation: Used in systems where you want to display information like temperature, time, humidity, or other sensor readings.

  • Industrial and Commercial Devices: Frequently used in devices that require a simple text-based output but do not need high-resolution displays.

Example Wiring:-

If you plan to use this display with a microcontroller like an Arduino:

  • VCC goes to 5V or 3.3V (depending on your display and microcontroller).

  • GND to ground.

  • RS to a digital pin (often Pin 12 on Arduino).

  • E to a digital pin (often Pin 11 on Arduino).

  • D4 to D7 for data transmission (depending on whether using 4-bit or 8-bit mode).

  • V0 (optional) for controlling the contrast (connected to a potentiometer or ground).


Price :  excl. GST
Qty Price
1 > 108.00
6 > 104.00
21 > 100.00
50 > 97.00
100 > 96.00
200 > 94.00
500 > 92.00

Features & Description:-

  1. Display Type:

    • It’s a 16x2 character LCD display, meaning it has 16 columns and 2 rows for displaying text. It can show a total of 32 characters at a time.

  2. White Text on Black/Blue Background:

    • The text is white and typically displayed on a black or blue background. This color combination is common for most character LCD displays, providing good contrast and readability.

  3. Controller:

    • The display usually uses the HD44780 controller or a compatible one (like KS0066), which is widely supported in embedded development environments.

  4. Interface:

    • It operates using a parallel interface, either in 4-bit or 8-bit mode for communication with microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other embedded systems).

    • It has control pins for RS (Register Select), E (Enable), and data pins D0 to D7 (only D4-D7 are typically used in 4-bit mode).

  5. Backlight:

    • It typically has a backlight to illuminate the display. The backlight can usually be controlled via a separate pin, and in some modules, a potentiometer can be used to adjust the brightness.

  6. Voltage:

    • It typically operates at 5V for most systems, though some versions may support 3.3V operation.

  7. Character Set:

    • It supports a standard ASCII character set, allowing it to display letters, numbers, and some special characters.