The premium 1602: VA fluid gives the format a true-black background and wide viewing angles, so the same sixteen-by-two content reads as a designed interface instead of a component. Panels read from below or from the side — wall-mounted controls, appliances, public-facing equipment — are where the VA build earns its small premium.
Specifications
| Format | 16 characters × 2 lines (1602) |
| Fluid | VA (vertical alignment) |
| Construction | COB dot-matrix |
| Source | Made-in-China listing |
| Minimum order | 2 pcs |
| Listing source | Made-in-China audited store listing |
| Inspection | 100% visual and functional before shipment |
About this module
COB (chip-on-board) construction mounts the controller on a PCB behind the glass, which makes the module rigid, connector-friendly and easy to fix behind a front panel with screws or a bezel. It is the traditional build for character and panel graphic modules, and the one service teams prefer: a COB module can be unplugged and replaced in the field without touching the glass. The cost of that convenience is thickness — plan the depth behind the panel accordingly.
Electrically these modules speak the classic parallel MPU interface of their format (with serial variants where the controller supports them), and character formats follow the HD44780 command-set standard that decades of firmware already speaks. Customisation covers backlight colour and brightness, fluid type, connector style and, within the format, outline variants dimensioned in the listings. Every unit is 100% visually and functionally inspected before shipment.
Where this module is used
- Wall-mounted controls
- Appliance interfaces
- Public-facing equipment
Ordering and lead times
Minimum order for this model is 2 pcs. The project rhythm follows the audited FAQ: drawings in about 3 days, samples in about 2 weeks, mass production in about 5–6 weeks. Production quotations are issued per configuration — send the model name and quantity to [email protected] or use the form below.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
This model lists at 2 pcs. Standard models across the range mostly start at 2 pieces, which keeps evaluation cheap; custom and tooled projects are quoted per design.
Can the module be customised?
Yes — FPC, backlight level, interface variant and (on TFT models) touch and cover lens are configured around the standard core. See the custom LCD page for the menu and process.
What are the lead times?
Per the audited FAQ: drawings in about 3 days, samples in about 2 weeks, mass production in about 5–6 weeks.
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