Transflective 20x2 Character LCD
Part Number: CFAH2002L-TFH-ET
Standard 20x2 Character LCD – Dark On Light Gray
Do you need an LCD display module with characters large enough to read from a distance in a bright location? Using a 5 x 8 character matrix, this 20 x 2 transflective LCD screen is sunlight readable and is also easy to read in low light. This FSTN display with a white LED backlight has better contrast than an STN display, making the 6.0 mm (W) x 9.66 mm (H) characters on a light gray background look darker. The built-in character set supports English/European text (see page 11 of the CFAH2002L_Series_Datasheet).
Character LCD display modules are sturdy and reliable and should last through your product's life-cycle. We understand that your projects need displays that will be available for a long time. Crystalfontz is committed to making all of our display modules available for as long as possible. We've sold this classic LCD since 2006. As with most character displays, this one communicates with parallel interface (your choice of 8-bit or 4-bit).
If you have system software written for the common Hitachi HD44780 controller, the integrated Sitronix ST7066U controller is compatible and should work without modification. For command details, see the Sitronix ST7066U datasheet on our website. .
No minimum order quantity (MOQ) is required, and every display module comes with a one year warranty. And of course, Crystalfontz is here to help you with bringing up the hardware and software when you integrate this display into your project.
- 2 lines of 20 characters
- Industry standard 20x2 form factor
- 2 lines of 20 characters
- Built-in Sitronix ST7066U or compatible controller.
- Sunlight readable
Product Variants
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Physical Characteristics
Characters x Lines 20 x 2 Module Overall width height depth millimeters 180 40 13.9 inches 7.087 1.575 0.547 PCB Outline width height depth millimeters 180 40 13.9 inches 7.087 1.575 0.547 Diagonal Dimension 5.68" Viewing Area Width Height millimeters 149 23 inches 5.866 0.906 Active Area Width Height millimeters 142.8 20.64 inches 5.622 0.813 Character Size Width Height millimeters 6 9.66 inches 0.236 0.380 Character Pitch Width Height millimeters 7.2 10.98 inches 0.283 0.432 Dot Size Width Height millimeters 1.12 1.12 inches 0.044 0.044 Dot Pitch Width Height millimeters 1.22 1.22 inches 0.048 0.048 Weight 52g Pin Count 16 - visibility Optical Characteristics
Optical Characteristics
Glass Type/Glass Color FSTN/Light Gray Polarizer Transflective View Direction 6 o'clock Sunlight Readable Yes Backlight Color White Backlight Type LED Mode Positive Foreground Color Dark Background Color Light Gray - electric_bolt Electrical Specification
Electrical Specifications
Supply Voltage for Logic Minimum 4.5V Supply Voltage for Logic Maximum 5.5V Supply Voltage for Logic Typical 5V Supply Voltage for Driving Panel Typical 4.35V Supply Current Minimum 0.3mA Supply Current Maximum 3.3mA Supply Current Typical 1.6mA Module Connector Pitch 0.1mm - electric_bolt Backlight Specification
Backlight Electrical Specifications
Forward Voltage Minimum 3.4V Forward Voltage Maximum 3.6V Forward Voltage Typical 3.5V Forward Current Minimum 15mA Forward Current Maximum 60mA Forward Current Typical 48mA - nature Enviromental
Environmental
Operating Temperatures min max Celsius -20° 70° Fahrenheit -4° 158° Storage Temperatures min max Celsius -30° 80° Fahrenheit -22° 176° Humidity min max Non-condensing 0% 90% - cable Electronics
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Dot Matrix LCD Controller/Driver
Sitronix ST7066U
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Dot Matrix LCD Controller/DriverInterface 4-bit Parallel, 8-bit Parallel -
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Product Update #10655: CFAH2002L-***-ET Series Backlight Spec Change
Products Affected: CFAH2002L-TMI-ET, CFAH2002L-TFH-ET, CFAH2002L-YYH-ET Date Issued: May 19, 2015 Summary: CFAH2002L-***-ET Series Backlight Spec Change Description: Alternate LED manufacturer was used to improve product availability for the CFAH2002L-***-ET series. The series has three color variants:
https://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFAH2002LTFHET
https://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFAH2002LTMIET
https://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFAH2002LYYHETReason: Improve product availability. Impact: Normally, the change will not be noticeable. Recommendation: If your existing product is very sensitive to the backlight color/brightness/current, you may want to evaluate the alternate backlight before ordering additional stock. Price Change: None
