20x2 Character Dark on Gray LCD

Part Number: CFAH2002A1-TFH-JT

This parallel character LCD features 20 dark characters per row across two rows on a gray background, illuminated by a white edge LED backlight. It has FSTN positive glass with a transflective polarizer, offering reliable performance in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +70°C. The display is optimized for a 6:00 o'clock viewing direction.

This LCD is ideal for a variety of applications requiring clear, high-contrast displays in challenging environments. The white edge LED backlight enhances readability in low-light settings, while its FSTN positive transflective polarizer ensures good visibility in both direct sunlight and indoor conditions. With a wide operating temperature range from -20°C to +70°C and a 6:00 viewing angle, this LCD is perfect for industrial equipment, outdoor kiosks, and handheld devices where reliability and clarity are essential across varying environmental conditions.

• Available in several variations of backlight and polarizer (minimum order may be required)
• 8-bit or 4-bit parallel interface
• ST7066U LCD controller, compatible with Industry-standard HD44780
• 2x8 through-hole connection compatible with an 8x2 Dual Row Header
• Form compatible with the CFAG19232C Series of Graphic LCD modules. Upgrade your product that uses this CFAH2002A1 character display by switching to the graphic CFAG19232C, or lower your costs by replacing that graphic with this character module
• -20°C to +70°C operating temperature

CFA - Crystalfontz America
H - Character Display
2002 - 20 characters by 2 rows
A1 - Family and revision (replaces CFAH2002A-TFH-JT)
T - White LED backlight
F - FSTN Positive
H - Transflective, 6:00 viewing direction
JT - English and Japanese font table

• square_foot Physical Characteristics

  Physical Characteristics

  Characters x Lines

  20 x 2

  Module Overall	width	height	depth
  millimeters	116	37	13.9
  inches	4.57	1.46	0.55

  Viewing Area	Width	Height
  millimeters	85	18.6
  inches	3.35	0.73

  Active Area	Width	Height
  millimeters	73.5	11.5
  inches	2.89	0.45

  Character Size	Width	Height
  millimeters	3.2	5.55
  inches	0.126	0.219

  Character Pitch	Width	Height
  millimeters	3.7	5.95
  inches	0.146	0.234

  Dot Size	Width	Height
  millimeters	0.6	0.65
  inches	0.024	0.026

  Dot Pitch	Width	Height
  millimeters	0.65	0.7
  inches	0.026	0.028

  Weight	55g
  Pin Count	16

• visibility Optical Characteristics

  Optical Characteristics

  Glass Type/Glass Color	FSTN/Light-Gray
  Polarizer	Transflective
  View Direction	6 o'clock
  View Angle	60°
  Sunlight Readable	Yes

  Backlight Color	White
  Backlight Type	LED
  Mode	Positive
  Foreground Color	Dark
  Background Color	Gray

• 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
  Module Connector Pitch	2.54mm

• 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	24mA
  Forward Current Maximum	40mA
  Forward Current Typical	32mA

• 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
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  CFAH2002A1-TFH-JT 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