WINSTAR WH1602M is a reliable LCD 1602 module (16 characters x 2 lines) built with the ST7066 controller IC or its equivalent. It supports a default 6800 4/8-bit parallel interface and is also available with SPI and I2C interfaces using the RW1063 controller IC. This LCD 1602 display module operates on a standard 5V supply (3V optional), and when using the 3V version, the negative voltage supply must also be 3V.
The WH1602M supports various backlight colors including yellow-green, blue, green, white, amber, and red. The LED backlight can be driven through pin 1, pin 2, pin 15, pin 16, or A/K pins. The built-in ST7066 IC offers multiple font options, including English/Japanese, Western European, Eastern European, Scandinavian European, Cyrillic (Russian), and Hebrew/Arabic.
The WH1602M series offers different interface versions to suit various application needs:
► WH1602M : 6800 interface (ST7066 IC)
► WH1602M1 : SPI interface (RW1063 IC)
► WH1602M2 : I2C interface (RW1063 IC)
For detailed technical information, please refer to the LCD 1602 datasheet available for download on our website.