Software-controlled, variable backlight (Off to Full Brightness in 256 steps).

Asynchronous serial supported at baud rates of  2400, 9600, 19200, and a blistering 57600. (jumper selectable)

Jumper-selectable input inversion for use with either True Mode or Inverted Mode Serial.  Connect directly to a PC serial port or to an output pin on a  microcontroller.

Compatible with both RS-232 (+/- 12V) and TTL (0-5V) levels.

Synchronous serial I² C input up to 400K bps.

Change I²C slave address via jumpers or with a software command.

80-character buffered communication.

User-programmable boot screen memory allows a custom message to be displayed on power up.

Use standard commands compatible with Hitachi HD44780 or our easy-to-understand special protocol to control the display

Built-in special functions include scroll up, scroll down, set backlight, select line, display bargraph, cursor appearance, change I2C address, save/recall strings.

Onboard non-volatile memory allows you to save custom messages and then recall/display them with a short command.

Fast bargraph displays (up to the full width of the display) can be anchored on the left side or right side.   Fast enough to display stereo audio levels!

5-volt operation with less than 4mA current consumption (backlight off)

2-line display PCB (outside edge) measures 80mm wide and 36mm high