Serial LCD Display Controller

Serial display module providing easy operation of a standard character LCD display. Simple command structure allows text and bar graphs to be displayed on the LCD. Provision is made for up to 8 user-defined characters. The module also includes four digital outputs.

The LCD backlight and contrast may be adjusted under program control to compensate for differing lighting conditions and viewing angles.

• Serial RS232 interface
• Serial TTL interface

• Communicates over serial interface with software controlled speed
• 32 Byte buffer for messages received via communication interface
• Up to 8 custom characters can be defined
• Built in commands for drawing bar graphs
• LCD Backlighting controlled via software, has 254 brightness levels
• LCD Contrast controlled via software, has 254 contrast levels
• 4 digital outputs
• Save the basic settings in module internal EEPROM

NOTE: The supplied LCD does not have backlighting. User must supply a backlit LCD if this feature is required.