Blue 16x4 Edge-Lit Character LCD from Crystalfontz

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Blue 16x4 Edge-Lit Character LCDPart Number: CFAH1604A1-TMI-JTThis 16-character by 4-row display lets you quickly add a text display to your product. This display uses 4-bit or 8-bit parallel communication. This display uses an ST7066U LCD controller, which is an industry-standard HD44780-compatible controller.
This display has a white edge LED, white characters, and a blue background. It is an STN negative, transmissive display. Other colors are available, reach out to our support team for information.
The black frame for the display and mounting holes on the PCB make this display simple to physically integrate.

Part Number:

CFA - Crystalfontz America

H - Character display

1604 - 16x4 display

A1 - Family and version (replaces the CFAH1604A-TMI-JT)

T - White LED backlight

M - STN Negative, Blue

I - Transmissive polarizer, 6:00 viewing angle

JT - English and Japanese font tables

Product VariationsColorsWhite on Blue
White LED BacklightDark on Yellow-Green
Yellow-Green LED BacklightDark on Yellow-Green
No Backlight

 square_foot Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics

        Characters x Lines
            16 x 4

    Module Overall        width
        height
        depth
		  
        millimeters
        87
        60
        13.6
    
        inches
        3.43
        2.36
        0.54
    
    Viewing Area        Width
        Height
		  
        millimeters
        62
        26
    
        inches
        2.44
        1.02
    
    Active Area        Width
        Height
		  
        millimeters
        56.2
        20.8
    
        inches
        2.21
        0.82
    
    Character Size        Width
        Height
		  
        millimeters
        2.95
        5.35
    
        inches
        0.116
        0.211
    
    Character Pitch        Width
        Height
		  
        millimeters
        3.55
        5.35
    
        inches
        0.140
        0.211
    
    Dot Size        Width
        Height
		  
        millimeters
        0.55
        0.55
    
        inches
        0.022
        0.022
    
    Dot Pitch        Width
        Height
		  
        millimeters
        0.6
        0.6
    
        inches
        0.024
        0.024
    
        Weight
            57g
Pin Count
            16

 visibility Optical Characteristics
Optical Characteristics

        Glass Type/Glass Color
            STN/Blue
Polarizer
            Transmissive
View Direction
            6 o'clock
View Angle
            30°

        Backlight Color
            White
Backlight Type
            LED
Mode
            Negative
Foreground Color
            White
Background Color
            Blue

 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
            1mA
Supply Current Maximum
            1.5mA
Supply Current Typical
            1.2mA

 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 Environmental
Environmental

    Operating Temperatures        min
        max
		  
        Celsius
        -20°
        70°
    
        Fahrenheit
        -4°
        158°
    
    Storage Temperatures        min
        max
		  
        Celsius
        -30°
        80°
    
        Fahrenheit
        -22°
        176°
    
 cable Electronics
Electronics

        Controller Documents
            Sitronix ST7066U
Dot Matrix LCD Controller/Driver
Interface
            4-bit Parallel, 8-bit Parallel

 picture_as_pdf Datasheets
picture_as_pdfCFAH1604A1TMIJT Datasheet

 download Files and Downloads
link Demo Code Repository on Github
 assured_workload Compliance Documents
 picture_as_pdf Declaration of Conformity RoHS2 
 picture_as_pdf Declaration of Conformity REACH

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            Quantity
            Unit Price
        
            1
            $15.62

            5
            $13.07

            10
            $12.70

            20
            $12.33

            50
            $11.88

            100 *
            $11.73

            200 *
            $11.65

            300 *
            $11.00

            500 *
            $10.92

            1000 *
            $10.10

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 Pricing is subject to change.
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Colors	White on Blue White LED Backlight Dark on Yellow-Green Yellow-Green LED Backlight Dark on Yellow-Green No Backlight

Module Overall	width	height	depth
millimeters	87	60	13.6
inches	3.43	2.36	0.54

Viewing Area	Width	Height
millimeters	62	26
inches	2.44	1.02

Active Area	Width	Height
millimeters	56.2	20.8
inches	2.21	0.82

Character Size	Width	Height
millimeters	2.95	5.35
inches	0.116	0.211

Character Pitch	Width	Height
millimeters	3.55	5.35
inches	0.140	0.211

Dot Size	Width	Height
millimeters	0.55	0.55
inches	0.022	0.022

Dot Pitch	Width	Height
millimeters	0.6	0.6
inches	0.024	0.024

Operating Temperatures	min	max
Celsius	-20°	70°
Fahrenheit	-4°	158°

Storage Temperatures	min	max
Celsius	-30°	80°
Fahrenheit	-22°	176°

Quantity	Unit Price
1	$15.62
5	$13.07
10	$12.70
20	$12.33
50	$11.88
100 *	$11.73
200 *	$11.65
300 *	$11.00
500 *	$10.92
1000 *	$10.10

Pin Table
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Product Update #11284: Blue 16x4 Edge-Lit Character LCD is now available

New Product:	CFAH1604A1-TMI-JT
Date Issued:	August 12, 2024
Summary:	Blue 16x4 Edge-Lit Character LCD is now available
Description:	CFAH1604A1-TMI-JT has been released on our website (https://www.crystalfontz.com/product/cfah1604a1tmijt-character-display-16x4) and is now available for sale. Orders can be placed directly from our website or by submitting a purchase order to sales@crystalfontz.com. Contact support@crystalfontz.com for any technical questions.

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Part Number: CFAH1604A1-TMI-JT

Product Variations

Colors

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Optical Characteristics

Electrical Specifications

Backlight Electrical Specifications

Environmental

Electronics

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Glass Type/Glass Color	STN/Blue
Polarizer	Transmissive
View Direction	6 o'clock
View Angle	30°

Backlight Color	White
Backlight Type	LED
Mode	Negative
Foreground Color	White
Background Color	Blue

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	1mA
Supply Current Maximum	1.5mA
Supply Current Typical	1.2mA

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

Controller Documents	Sitronix ST7066U Dot Matrix LCD Controller/Driver
Interface	4-bit Parallel, 8-bit Parallel

Weight	57g
Pin Count	16