# LCD 1602

> LCD 1602 display, 16 characters per 2 lines, 5V supply, HD44780 controller, compatible with Arduino and other development boards. Adjustable blue backlight. Can be used in parallel mode or, with an adapter, in I2C mode (only 4 wires). Module dimensions 80 x 36mm, screen cutout 71 x 24mm, visible screen 64.4 x 14.5mm. Without I2C a 10k potentiometer is required for contrast adjustment.

- Page: https://sigmanortec.ro/en/lcd-1602
- Price: 13.29 RON
- Availability: In stock; 1-2 zile
- Reference: 22025 · EAN: 5946211742641
- Category: Mechatronics and IoT > Sensors and Modules > Display and LCD > LCD Displays
- Specifications: Input Voltage: 5 V
- Package (shipping data): 0.031 kg
- Updated: 2026-09-14
- Shop: [Sigmanortec.ro](https://sigmanortec.ro/en/llms.txt)
- Prices: RON, VAT included; prices and stock as of 2026-10-22 02:22 (Europe/Bucharest)

## Description

Quickly displays texts and values in Arduino and automation projects, 16 characters on 2 lines, 5V power supply and HD44780 controller for wide compatibility. It has adjustable blue backlight for good visibility, can be connected in parallel or with I2C adapter for simplified wiring in just 4 wires, compact format for easy integration into panels and housings.
LCD 1602 Module (16 characters per line, 2 lines), compatible with Arduino and other development boards, offering adjustable backlight. It is compatible with the I2C module for 1602, which reduces the number of connections required for operation.
You can choose to use it in Parallel mode or, together with an adapter, in I2C mode, requiring only 4 wires.
Specifications:
Backlight color: Blue
Controller: HD44780
Power supply voltage: 5VDC
Module dimensions: 80 x 36mm
Screen cutout dimensions: 71 x 24mm
Visible screen dimensions: 64.4 x 14.5mm
Wiring diagram without i2c:
The use of a 10k potentiometer is mandatory in this case for contrast adjustment.
Pinout: