This document provides the technical specifications of the BTHQ 21608VSS-02 LCD module, including screen size, driving scheme, viewing angle, backlight, etc.
The BTHQ 21608VSS-02 is a 16‑character, 2‑line FSTN positive black‑and‑white trans‑reflective LCD character module with a white LED backlight. It uses a Samsung KS0070BP‑00CC controller and offers a 6 o’clock viewing angle.
Key specifications include outline dimensions of 122 × 43 × 13 mm, a supply voltage of 5 V (typical) for logic, 4.1‑5.1 V for the LCD driver, and operating temperature from 0 °C to +50 °C. The module supports standard 5 V logic levels and provides detailed pin‑out information for interfacing.
| Outline dimensions | 122.0 mm (W) × 43.0 mm (H) × 13.0 mm (D) |
|---|---|
| Effective viewing area | 99.0 mm (W) × 23.0 mm (H) |
| Display format | 16 characters × 2 lines |
| Character size | 4.84 mm (W) × 9.23 mm (H) |
| Supply voltage (Logic) | 4.75 V – 5.25 V (typical 5.0 V) |
| Supply voltage (LCD) | 4.1 V – 5.1 V |
| Forward voltage of VLED | 3.1 V – 3.7 V |
| Supply current (Logic & LCD) | 1.8 mA – 2.9 mA |
| Ambient temperature (operating) | 0 °C – +50 °C |
| Humidity (operating) | up to 95 % RH (no condensation below 40 °C) |
The viewing angle is specified as 6 o’clock direction.
The logic supply voltage (VDD‑VSS) must be between -0.3 V and +7.0 V, with a typical value of 5.0 V.
The module displays 16 characters across 2 lines.
The module operates from 0 °C up to +50 °C.