1602 16x2 Character LCD Display Module HD44780 Controller Blue Blacklight 

Operate with 5V DC.
LCD display module with Blue blacklight.
Wide viewing angle and high contrast.
Built-in industry standard HD44780 equivalent LCD controller.
Commonly used in: copiers, fax machines, laser printers, industrial test equipment, networking equipment such as routers and storage devices.
LCM type: Characters
Can display 2-lines X 16-characters.

Standard HD44780 LCDs are useful for creating standalone projects.

• 16 characters wide, 2 rows
• White text on blue background
• Connection port is 0.1" pitch, single row for easy breadboarding and wiring
• Pins are documented on the back of the LCD to assist in wiring it up
• Single LED backlight included can be dimmed easily with a resistor or PWM and uses much less power than LCD with EL (electroluminescent) backlights
• Can be fully controlled with only 6 digital lines! (Any analog/digital pins can be used)
• Built in character set supports English/Japanese text, see the HD44780 datasheet for the full character set
• Up to 8 extra characters can be created for custom glyphs or 'foreign' language support