​Six reasons you’ll be the hero for ordering a character LCD on your new design.

What are the benefits (downfalls) of a Character LCD?

Character LCDs are one of the most common types of LCD technology.

Six Benefits of a Character LCD:

1. Low Cost
2. Almost always in stock
3. Short lead time and low MOQs for Custom character displays
   1. Adding a heater
   2. Adding a touch panel
   3. Custom LCD glass size
4. Easy to program with a built-in controller and character map
5. Rarely are discontinued
6. Contains an optional LED backlight.

Downfalls of a Character LCD:

• They cannot display graphics, but only characters (Letters, Numbers, Punctuation marks)
• Can only display in one color
• Black letters on white background or white letters on blue background etc.
• Require a heater when operating below -30C

Need a LCD sample for your new design? 

Go to the Focus Store at www.FocusLCDs.com or reach out to us at LCD@FocusLCDs.com