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Monochrome Character Displays


Raystar offers a versatile range of monochrome character LCD modules designed for clear, reliable information display across industrial and embedded applications. Available in configurations including 8×2, 16×2, 16×4, 20×2, 20×4 and 40×4 characters, the range provides flexibility for both compact and larger display requirements.

With STN, FSTN and VATN technologies, multiple backlight colours and interface options, including SPI, I2C, UART and USB, you can integrate Raystar character LCDs into a wide variety of systems. Designed for low power consumption and dependable operation, they suit industrial equipment, medical devices, access control, instrumentation and other embedded applications.


8×2

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 1.18 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 8 Characters × 2 Lines
Module Dimension 58.0 × 32.0 × 13.2 (MAX) mm
Viewing Area 38.0 × 16.0 mm
Active Area 27.81 × 11.5 mm
Mounting Hole 53.0 × 27.0 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.56 × 0.66 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.60 × 0.70 mm
Character Size 2.96 × 5.56 mm
Character Pitch 3.55 × 5.94mm

12×2

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 1.56 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 12 Characters × 2 Lines
Module Dimension 55.7 × 32.0 × 14.5 (MAX) mm
Viewing Area 46.0 × 14.5 mm
Active Area 37.85 × 11.7 mm
Mounting Hole 31.2 × 30.0 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.45 × 0.60 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.55 × 0.70 mm
Character Size 2.65 × 5.50 mm
Character Pitch 3.20 × 6.20mm

16×1

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 2.36 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 16 Characters × 1 Line
Module Dimension 80.0 × 36.0 × 13.5 (MAX) mm
Viewing Area 66.0 × 16.0 mm
Active Area 59.62 × 6.56 mm
Mounting Hole 75.0 × 31.0 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.55 × 0.75 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.63 × 0.83 mm
Character Size 3.07 × 6.56 mm
Character Pitch 3.77 × 6.56mm


16×2

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 2.26 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 16 Characters × 2 Lines
Module Dimension 85.0 × 36.0 × 13.5 (Max) mm
Viewing Area 66.0 × 16.0 mm
Active Area 56.2 × 11.5 mm
Mounting Hole 80.0 × 31.0 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.55 × 0.65 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.60 × 0.70 mm
Character Size 2.95 × 5.55 mm
Character Pitch 3.55 × 5.95 mm

16×4

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 2.36 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 16 Characters × 4 Lines
Module Dimension 87.0 × 60.0 × 13.6 (Max) mm
Viewing Area 62.0 × 26.0 mm
Active Area 56.2 × 20.8 mm
Mounting Hole 82.0 × 55.0 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.55 × 0.55 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.60 × 0.60 mm
Character Size 2.95 × 4.75 mm
Character Pitch 3.55 × 5.35 mm

20×2

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 5.68 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 20 Characters × 2 Lines
Module Dimension 180.0 × 40.0 × 13.9 (Max) mm
Viewing Area 149.0 × 23.0 mm
Active Area 142.8 × 20.64 mm
Mounting Hole 172.0 × 32.0 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 1.12 × 1.12 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 1.22 × 1.22 mm
Character Size 6.00 × 9.66 mm
Character Pitch 7.20 × 10.98 mm


20×4

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 2.28 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 20 Characters × 4 Lines
Module Dimension 77.0 × 47.0 × 12.4 (Max.) mm
Viewing Area 60.0 × 22.0 mm
Active Area 55.1 × 17.56 mm
Mounting Hole 70.0 × 40.0 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.46 × 0.42 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.51 × 0.47 mm
Character Size 4.03 × 2.30 mm
Character Pitch 4.51 × 2.78 mm

24×2

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 3.51 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 24 Characters × 2 Lines
Module Dimension 118.0 × 36.0 × 13.6 (Max.) mm
Viewing Area 94.5 × 16.0 mm
Active Area 88.3 × 11.5 mm
Mounting Hole 113.0 × 31.0 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.60 × 0.65 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.65 × 0.70 mm
Character Size 3.20 × 5.55 mm
Character Pitch 3.70 × 5.95 mm

40×2

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 5.82 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 40 Characters × 2 Lines
Module Dimension 182.0 × 33.5 × 13.6 (Max.) mm
Viewing Area 154.4 × 16.5 mm
Active Area 147.5 × 11.5 mm
Mounting Hole 175.0 × 26.5 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.60 × 0.65 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.65 × 0.70 mm
Character Size 3.20 × 5.55 mm
Character Pitch 3.70 × 5.95 mm


40×4

Structure COB
Size (Diagonal) 5.60 inch
Dot Matrix / Resolution 5×8 dots includes cursor dots
Characters × Lines 40 Characters × 4 Lines
Module Dimension 190.0 × 54.0 × 13.6 (MAX) mm
Viewing Area 147.0 × 29.5 mm
Active Area 140.45 × 23.16 mm
Mounting Hole 183.0 × 47.0 mm
Dot / Pixel Size 0.50 × 0.55 mm
Dot / Pixel Pitch 0.57 × 0.62 mm
Character Size 2.78 × 4.89 mm
Character Pitch 3.53 × 6.09 mm

Further Information

  • Various Display Modes: Choose from STN, FSTN, or VATN panel types for optimal contrast and readability, ideal for character LCD display module applications.
  • Flexible Interface & Structure: Offered in COB/COG/COG+PCB constructions with support for 6800, SPI, I2C, UART, and USB interfaces, ensuring broad compatibility across character display modules and embedded systems.
  • Various Backlight Colors: Options include yellow-green, blue, white, and more to suit different character LCD environments.
  • High Reliability & Low Power Consumption: Designed to withstand extreme temperatures, making these character LCD modules ideal for industrial and outdoor use.
  • Multi-Language Font Support: Displays characters in English, Japanese, European languages, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean, catering to global display character markets.

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