RC1602M2 Character LCD - Raystar

Character LCD Display Module 16x2

Model No. RC1602M2

The RC1602M2 is a 16×2 character LCD module with compact dimensions of 69.0 × 29.2 × 6.5 mm. It offers a 61.0 × 15.9 mm viewing area, LED backlight, and integrates the ST7066U controller with a 68-series parallel interface, ensuring stable and clear alphanumeric display.

Built for reliability, it operates within -20°C to +70°C and supports a wide logic voltage range of 4.5–5.5V with low power consumption. Ideal for industrial and embedded applications where space and efficiency matter.

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Data Source Ref:RC1602M2-YHY-JSX

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  • General Specs
  • Interface Pin Function
  • Contour Drawing
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
Item Dimension Unit
Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 2.26 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 16 Characters × 2 Lines
Module Dimension 69.0 × 29.2 × 6.5 (MAX) mm
Viewing Area 61.0 × 15.9 mm
Active Area 56.20 × 11.85 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.55 × 0.65 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.60 × 0.70 mm
Character Size 2.95 × 5.55 mm
Character Pitch 3.55 × 6.30 mm
IC ST7066
Interface 6800
Power Supply 5V only
Duty 1/16 duty cycle
Type Character LCD Display Module
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 bus line
8 DB1 H/L Data bus line
9 DB2 H/L Data bus line
10 DB3 H/L Data bus line
11 DB4 H/L Data bus line
12 DB5 H/L Data bus line
13 DB6 H/L Data bus line
14 DB7 H/L Data bus line
15 A - Power supply for B/L +
16 K - Power supply for B/L -

RC1602M2 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℃ - - - V
Ta=25℃ 4.1 4.2 4.3 V
Ta=70℃ - - - 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 - 0.1 0.13 0.15 mA
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