16x1 Character Monochrome LCD Displays

Model No. RC1601C

The RC1601C is a 16x1 Character LCD module designed for stable performance in industrial and embedded systems. With a module size of 122.0 × 33.0 × 13.5 mm, it offers a wide 99.0 × 13.0 mm viewing area and a 94.84 × 9.66 mm active area for clear text output. Each character is built on a precise dot matrix, ensuring readability in compact devices and control interfaces.

This module integrates the ST7066U controller IC, features a 1/16 duty cycle, and is equipped with an LED backlight for improved visibility in different lighting conditions. Operating reliably from -20°C to +70°C and supporting the standard 68-series parallel interface, the RC1601C is easy to implement in applications such as control panels, instrumentation, and measurement equipment.

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Item	Dimension	Unit
Structure	COB
Size (Diagonal)	3.75	inch
Characters × Lines	16 Characters × 1 Line
Module Dimension	122.0 × 33.0 × 13.5 (MAX)	mm
Viewing Area	99.0 × 13.0	mm
Active Area	94.84 × 9.66	mm
Mounting Hole	115.0 × 25.2	mm
Dot / Pixel Size	0.92 × 1.10	mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch	0.98 × 1.16	mm
Character Size	4.84 × 8.06	mm
Character Pitch	6.0 × 8.56	mm
IC	ST7066U
Interface	6800
Power Supply	5V (Also aviailable for 3V) Negative voltage optional for 3V power supply
Duty	1/16 duty cycle
Type	Character LCD Display
Feature	LED can be driven by PIN1, PIN2, PIN15, PIN16 or A and K

Pin No.	Symbol	Level	Description
1	VSS	0V	Ground
2	VDD	5.0V	Supply Voltage for logic
3	VO	(Variable)	Operating voltage for LCD
4	RS	H/L	H: DATA, L: Instruction code
5	R/W	H/L	H: Read (Module --> MPU) L: Write(MPU --> Module)
6	E	H,H→L	Chip enable signal
7	DB0	H/L	Data bit 0
8	DB1	H/L	Data bit 1
9	DB2	H/L	Data bit 2
10	DB3	H/L	Data bit 3
11	DB4	H/L	Data bit 4
12	DB5	H/L	Data bit 5
13	DB6	H/L	Data bit 6
14	DB7	H/L	Data bit 7
15	A	－	Power supply for B/L(+)
16	K	－	Power supply for B/L(-)

RC1601C Character LCD - Raystar - Contour Drawing

Item	Symbol	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Operating Temperature	TOP	-20	－	+70	℃
Storage Temperature	TST	-30	－	+80	℃
Input Voltage	VI	VSS	－	VDD	V
Supply Voltage For Logic	VDD-VSS	-0.3	－	7	V
Supply Voltage For LCD	VDD-Vo	-0.3	－	13	V

Item	Symbol	Condition	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Supply Voltage For Logic	VDD-VSS	－	4.5	5.0	5.5	V
Supply Voltage For LCD	VDD-V0	Ta=-20℃ Ta=25℃ Ta=70℃	－ 4.2 3.5	－ 4.35 －	5.5 4.5 －	V V V
Input High Volt	VIH	－	0.7 VDD	－	VDD	V
Input Low Volt	VIL	－	Vss	－	0.6	V
Output High Volt	VOH	－	3.9	－	VDD	V
Output Low Volt	VOL	－	0	－	0.4	V
Supply Current	IDD	VDD=5.0V	1.0	1.2	1.5	mA