Datasheet
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BIG8051
MikroElektronika
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18.0. 2x16 LCD display
The BIG8051 development system features an on-board connector for the alphanumeric 2x16 LCD display. This
connector is linked to the microcontroller via port PORT3. Potentiometer P1 is used to adjust display contrast. The
LCD-BCK switch on the DIP switch SW12 is used to turn the display backlight on/off.
Communication between this LCD and the microcontroller is performed in a 4-bit mode. Alphanumeric digits are dis-
played in two lines each containing up to 16 characters of 7x5 pixels.
)LJXUH2x16 LCD display connection schematic
Figure 18-1: Connector for alphanumeric LCD display Figure 18-2: Alphanumeric 2x16 LCD display