Expand your real-time visual telemetry readouts with the premium 20x4 Character LCD Display Module. Explicitly engineered to output high-density parameters without text crowding, this alphanumeric screen displays 80 characters total across 4 rows and 20 columns. Driven by the legendary HD44780-compatible master processing IC layout, it features an ultra-bright yellow-green LED backlight paired with high-contrast dark text rendering for crystal-clear readability under ambient workshop or outdoor conditions. Operating on a standard 5V DC supply, it supports both high-speed 8-bit parallel data buses and standard 4-bit data saving wiring paths, making it the definitive hardware component choice for constructing industrial CNC dashboard monitors, multi-sensor meteorological logging stations, custom 3D printer controller housings, and smart automated testing benches paired with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi.
The 20x4 LCD Display Module is a widely used alphanumeric display capable of showing 20 characters per line across 4 lines (total 80 characters). It is based on the standard HD44780 controller, making it highly compatible with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers.
This display is commonly used in embedded systems, automation projects, industrial panels, and DIY electronics for showing sensor data, status messages, and system outputs.
Key Features
20 characters × 4 lines display format
Blue/green backlight with clear white characters (variant dependent)
HD44780 controller compatible
Easy interfacing with microcontrollers (4-bit or 8-bit mode)
Adjustable contrast via potentiometer
Low power consumption
Supports custom characters
Widely supported libraries available
Ideal for real-time data display
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Display Type
LCD Character Display
Display Size
20 × 4 Characters
Controller
HD44780 compatible
Backlight
LED (Blue/Green/Yellow variants)
Operating Voltage
5V DC
Interface Mode
4-bit / 8-bit parallel
Character Format
5 × 8 dots per character
Viewing Area
Standard 20x4 LCD panel
Power Consumption
Low (with backlight dependent)
How to Use
Connect VCC to 5V supply
Connect GND to ground
Adjust contrast using potentiometer (V0 pin)
Use 4-bit mode for Arduino/ESP32 to save GPIO pins