LCD Character Displays
16x3 LCD Display for Arduino, ST7038S Driver, I2C Interface
Model / SKU: GFC1603NT
16x3 LCD display module with ST7038S controller, parallel and I2C interfaces, low power consumption, and support for Arduino or Raspberry Pi projects.
- Display Format
- 16x3 Characters
- LCD Active Area WxH (mm)
- 57.06 x 22.34
- Interface Type
- 6800 4-bit Parallel , 6800 8-bit Parallel, I2C
- Viewing Direction
- 6:00
Need another size, interface or touch option? Explore customization.
Technical specifications
| Model / Series Name | GFC1603NT |
|---|---|
| LCD Type | STN |
| Display Format | 16x3 Characters |
| Module Size WxHxD (mm) | 66.00 x 35.50 x 4.60 |
| LCD Active Area WxH (mm) | 57.06 x 22.34 |
| Contrast Ratio | 300:1 |
| Response Time | 100ms |
| Control IC or Equivalent | ST7038S |
| IC Package Type | COG, FPC connector |
| Interface Type | 6800 4-bit Parallel , 6800 8-bit Parallel, I2C |
| Viewing Direction | 6:00 |
| LED Backlight Color | Blue / Yellow-Green / White / Grey |
| Display Type | Positive or Negative |
| Drive Power Supply Voltage | 3.0V/3.3V |
| Operating Temperature | -20 ~ +70ºC |
| Storage Temperature | -30 ~ +80ºC |
Description & drawings
Product highlights
Low Price: 16×3 LCD display price is always about $1. China Factories can produce in large quantities.
Low Power Consumption: Compared to TFT displays, it consumes lower power. Thus, it is suitable for portable or handheld products.
Easy Integration: The ST7038S IC is simple. Engineers can quickly develop the program with the sample code in any embedded system, like 8051, ARDUINO, ARM, and Raspberry Pi. With the help of the FPC cable connector, factories can easily integrate it into the products.
Product description
This 16x3 LCD display is a character LCD Module with STN panel / 16x3 Characters / 6800 4-bit, 8-bit mode Parallel or I2C Interface / ST7038S IC Controller / FPC Connector / Customizable Backlight Color.
The high quality, low price product is always our long-term goal.
Technical Details
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Product Datasheet: GFC1603NT
Control IC Datasheet: ST7038S
More Details
This 16x3 LCD display module can display 16 characters per line by 3 rows.
It can provide various color preferences, like black text on a yellow-green background or white text on a blue background. Furthermore, you can choose a Positive or Negative mode.
An ST7038S IC provides 6800 4/8-bit parallel or I2C interface.
This character LCD module is easily controlled by a microcontroller unit (MCU) such as PIC, Arduino, ARM, or Raspberry Pi.
Then you can use it in any embedded systems, like industrial devices, security systems, medical equipment, and handheld devices.
The FPC cable connector can save space in small applications. And it is so flexible that factories can easily integrate it into the product. Meanwhile, you can customize the shape of FPC to fix your requirement.
It has a wide operating temperature range (-20 ~ +70ºC). And it is compliant with RoHS regulations.
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Additional information
| Display type | TFT - IPS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 240×240 |
| Interface | Parallel, MCU, SPI, RGB |
| Touch screen | None |



