SMC1601C liquid crystal display module is a 16 character x 1 row western character liquid crystal display module. It has an HD44780 interface liquid crystal display controller, which can be directly connected to MCU microcontrollers. It is widely used in various instruments and electronic devices.
This manual describes the SMC1601C liquid‑crystal display module, its main technical parameters, physical dimensions, and pin‑out. It includes the required supply voltage, temperature ranges, backlight current, and character layout (16 × 4 characters).
The document also explains basic operation sequences, data control, initialization procedures, and timing diagrams for the ID44780‑compatible controller. Reference connection examples for 8051‑type microcontrollers and external backlight current limiting are provided. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supply voltage | 4.8‑5.2 V |
|---|---|
| Operating current | 2.0 nA |
| Working temperature range | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Backlight current | 70 mA |
The module operates from a supply voltage of 4.8 V to 5.2 V.
It can display 16 characters across 4 rows.
The backlight requires up to 70 mA.
It works from 0 °C to +50 °C and can be stored from –10 °C to +60 °C.