Character LCD Modules: 8x2, 16x2, 20x2 and 20x4
8 models at 3.2", with SPI and UART serial interfaces. Samples 5 pcs, lead time 10-20 days. Character modules display fixed rows of text: 8x2, 16x2, 20x2, 20x4. The controller handles the font, so firmware is a few lines of code. If your UI is 'two lines of status', this is the cheapest and fastest route to production, and the parts are still in volume production.
All models made in our own Shenzhen plant
Character LCD Modules in stock production
3.3V 5.0V Character LCD Modules 16 PIN LCD Display Monochrome Multiple Sizes
JM2004A
8x2 Character LCD Module ST7066 Blue Monochrome LCD Display Multiple Sizes
JM0802B
Custom 20x2 Character LCD Modules Blue Yellow Green Display With I2C/SPI/6800 LCD Interface
JM2002A
LCD 16x2 Alphanumeric Display 16 PIN Flexible LCD Modules With Multi Color Backlight
JM1602M
16x2 Character LCD Module With Multi Color Backlight 6800 Interface Wide Viewing Angle VATN Display
JM1602A
3V COG Monochrome Character LCD Display Module SPI LCD Monitor For Consumer Electronics
JM-1602-06
100cd/m2 Character LCD Modules Custom For UART/RS232/USB LCD Interfaces
CH204 Series Character Module
3.2 Inch Character LCD Modules High Contrast LCD Display 100cd/m2 With Wide Viewing Angle
JM-2004C-00Model comparison
All values are typical. Click a model number for the full specification.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Type | Interface | Brightness | Touch | Operating temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM2004A | " | 20×4 | Blue Membrane/STN | 100 cd/m² | Without Touch Screen (Customizable) | -20°C to +70°C | |
| JM0802B | " | 8×2 | blue membrane/STN | Emulator | 100 cd/m² | - | -20°C to +70°C |
| JM2002A | " | 20×2 | blue membrane/STN | 100 cd/m² | - | -20°C to +70°C | |
| JM1602M | " | 16×2 | yellow-green/STN | 100 cd/m² | - | -20°C to +70°C | |
| JM1602A | " | 16×2 | yellow green/STN | 100 cd/m² | - | -20°C to +70°C | |
| JM-1602-06 | " | SPI Serial Port | 150 cd/m² | - | |||
| CH204 Series Character Module | " | Customizable | STN/blue | UART/RS232/USB | 100 cd/m² | - | -20°C to +70°C |
| JM-2004C-00 | 3.2" | 20×4 | blue membrane/STN | 100 cd/m² | - | -20°C to +70°C |
How to choose
Format
16x2 is the industry default; 20x4 when you need more context on screen at once.
Interface
6800 parallel is classic and cheapest; I2C or SPI saves pins on small MCUs.
Backlight colour
Yellow-green, blue with white characters, or white on black - a purely aesthetic decision with no cost difference.
Still unsure? The technical guides go through these decisions with numbers, or send us the application and we will shortlist two or three models.
Character LCD Modules - common questions
What is the MOQ for character lcd modules?
Samples 5 pcs, standard production 100 pcs, fully custom 1,000 pcs.
Can I get a datasheet before ordering?
Yes, on request. Email hyd@szjunxian.com with the model number, or list your parameters and we will propose models that fit.
Do you supply the panel only, or a complete assembly?
Both, by default a bare module. We also bond touch panels and cover glass, fit custom FPCs and connectors, and supply a driver board where the design needs one.
What if none of the listed models fits?
About 120 new models a year start exactly this way: we modify a close model or build to your drawing. Send the size, resolution and interface you need.
Are you a manufacturer of character lcd modules, or a trading company?
A manufacturer. Every model on this page is built on our own line in Bao'an, Shenzhen - we are a character lcd module supplier in China with our own plant, 3 assembly lines and 52 staff, not an agent reselling another factory's panels. The business licence and ISO 9001 certificate with its registration number are published on our certifications page, and you are welcome to see the plant on video before you order.
Need a quote or a datasheet?
Send us size, resolution, interface and annual quantity. Our engineers reply within one working day. Sample MOQ 5 pcs, lead time 10-20 days.