Character LCD Displays
- Handheld meters and test instruments
- Automotive audio head units
- Home audio and entertainment systems
- Games, toys, and consumer electronics
- Instrumentation and process panels
Character LCD modules from 8x1 through 40x4 with COB/COG/COF bonding, STN/TN/FSTN/HTN/FFSTN modes, full backlight color matrix, and extended -40 C to +85 C operation.
Polytronix makes standard and custom character LCD displays and modules — the PC-series family from 8x1 through 40x4, with COB, COG, and COF bonding, STN/TN/FSTN/HTN/FFSTN modes, a full backlight color matrix, and extended -40 C to +85 C operation.
Overview
Polytronix manufactures a wide variety of standard and custom character LCD displays and modules. With extended temperature ranges reaching from -40 C to +85 C, the PC-series character family supports the demands of automotive, industrial, instrumentation, and consumer programs across a broad operating envelope.
Character LCDs are ideal when you need a low-current, high-contrast display at minimal cost. The PC-series spans 8x1, 8x2, 16x1, 16x2, 16x4, 20x2, 20x4, 24x2, 40x2, and 40x4 column-by-line configurations, with COB (Chip-on-Board), COG (Chip-on-Glass), and COF (Chip-on-Film) bonding options. Standard display modes include STN+, STN-, TN, FSTN+, FSTN-, HTN, and FFSTN-, with backlight colors selectable from the standard matrix: N (none), Y/G (yellow-green), W (white), B (blue), R (red), G (green), A (amber), O (orange), and RGB.
These displays are well suited for handheld meters, automotive and home audio head units, games and toys, and broader instrumentation programs. If a standard PC-series module does not fit, Polytronix's custom monochrome engineering team can adapt outline dimensions, viewing-area geometry, mode, and backlight color to the host product.
At a Glance
| Certifications | AS9100D, ISO 9001 |
|---|---|
| Program Fit | Industrial, Automotive, Consumer, Instrumentation |
| Core Strengths | Low Current, High Contrast, Extended Temperature |
| Typical Deliverables | Character LCD Modules (PC-series) |
| Order Quantities | Prototype to Production |
Character LCD Standard Part Numbers
Datasheet PDFs are distributed on request. Use the contact form and pre-select the Datasheets inquiry; we route the relevant family datasheets to your engineering team and your assigned buyer contact. Configurations outside the standard catalog are routed into custom-engineering for fit confirmation.
PC-Series Character LCD Modules
Standard character LCD module part numbers with character configuration, bonding, mechanical outline, effective viewing area, display mode, and backlight color options.
| Part Number | Characters × Lines | Bonding | Outline (W×H×D mm) | Effective VA (W×H mm) | Display Mode | Backlight Color | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-080101 | 8x1 | COB | 84.0x44.0x10.0/13.0 | 61.0x15.8 | STN+, STN- | N, Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-080102 | 8x1 | COB | 60.0x33.0x12.0/9.8 | 44.0x13.0 | STN+ | N, Y/G | Request datasheet |
| PC-080103 | 8x1 | COB | 80.0x36.0x9.7/13.6 | 61.0x15.8 | STN+, STN- | N, Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-080201 | 8x2 | COB | 58.0x32.0x10.3.11.4 | 38.0x16.0 | STN+, TN, STN-, FSTN- | N, Y/G, W, R | Request datasheet |
| PC-080203 | 8x2 | COB | 40.0x29.5x17.5/13.2 | 31.0x14.5 | STN+, TN, FSTN- | N, Y/G, R | Request datasheet |
| PC-080204 | 8x2 | COB | 84.0x44.0x13.70 | 63.0x25.0 | STN+, STN- | Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-160101 | 16x1 | COB | 80.0x36.0x9.0/13.0 | 65.0x14.0 | STN+, TN, HTN, FST+, STN- | N, Y/G, W, B | Request datasheet |
| PC-160106 | 16x1 | COB | 122.0x33.0x10.8/14.0 | 99.0x13.0 | STN+, TN, FSTN+, STN- | N, Y/G, W, B, R, A | Request datasheet |
| PC-160218 | 16x2 | COG | 80.0x36.0x12.5/14.5 | 62.2x17.9 | STN+, STN- | N, Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-160213 | 16x2 | COB | 80.0x36.0x9.0/13.8 | 64.3x13.7 | STN+, TN | N, Y/G | Request datasheet |
| PC-160210 | 16x2 | COB | 80.0x36.0x7.8/11.6 | 64.0x16.0 | STN+, TN, FSTN+, STN-, FSTN- | N, Y/G, W, B, R, G, A | Request datasheet |
| PC-160205 | 16x2 | COB | 122.0x44.0x10.0/12.5 | 99.0x25.0 | STN+, TN, FSTN+, STN- | N, Y/G, W, G | Request datasheet |
| PC-160209 | 16x2 | COB | 85.0x30.0x9.2/13.4 | 65.0x17.2 | STN+, TN, FSTN+, STN-, FSTN- | N, Y/G, W, G, RGB | Request datasheet |
| PC-160214 | 16x2 | COB | 84.0x44.0x9.5/14.0 | 62.0x18.0 | STN+, HTN, FSTN+, STN- | N, Y/G, W, G, O | Request datasheet |
| PC-160401 | 16x4 | COB | 87.0x60.0x9.2/14.5 | 61.8x25.2 | STN+, FSTN+, STN-, FSTN- | N, Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-200202 | 16x4 | COB | 116.0x37.0x13.0 | 82.8x19.8 | STN+, FSTN+, STN-, FSTN- | N, Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-200209 | 20x2 | COB | 180.0x40.0x9.8/13.9 | 149.0x23.0 | STN+ | N, Y/G | Request datasheet |
| PC-200211 | 20x2 | COB | 146.0x43.0x13.8 | 122.0x23.0 | STN+, FSTN+, STN- | Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-200402 | 20x4 | COB | 146.0x62.5x13.6 | 123.5x43.0 | STN+, STN- | N, Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-200403 | 20x4 | COB | 98.0x60.0x13.7 | 77x26.5 | STN+, FSTN+, STN-, FSTN- | Y/G, W, B, A | Request datasheet |
| PC-200404 | 20x4 | COB | 77.0x47.0x11.2/13.5 | 60.0x22.0 | STN+, STN-, FSTN- | N, Y/G, O | Request datasheet |
| PC-200405 | 20x4 | COB | 98.0x60.0x14.0 | 77.0x26.5 | STN+, STN- | Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-240203 | 24x2 | COB | 118.0x36.0x13.5/14.0 | 94.4x18.2 | STN+, STN-, FSTN- | Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
| PC-400201 | 40x2 | COB | 182.0x33.5x9.3/14.0 | 154.5x15.8 | STN+, FSTN+, STN-, FFSTN- | N, Y/G, W, G | Request datasheet |
| PC-400402 | 40x4 | COB | 190.0x54.0x9.2/13.6 | 149.0x30.0 | STN+ | N, Y/G | Request datasheet |
| PC-400403 | 40x4 | COB | 288.3x77.5x14.0 | 253.8x56.6 | STN+ | Y/G | Request datasheet |
| PC-400404 | 40x4 | COB | 190.0x54.0x14.3 | 149.0x30.0 | STN+, STN- | Y/G, W | Request datasheet |
Backlight color legend (verbatim from the source page): N = None; Y/G = Yellow/Green; W = White; B = Blue; R = Red; G = Green; A = Amber; O = Orange; RGB is listed in the legend without an expansion.
Bonding codes (COB, COG) and display-mode abbreviations (STN+, STN-, TN, HTN, FSTN+, FSTN-, FST+, FFSTN-) appear in the source table with no decoding legend on the page; they are reproduced here exactly as printed.
Relevant Applications
Handheld meters and instrumentation
Low-current character modules are the standard choice for portable meters, test instruments, and field tools where battery life and high contrast are non-negotiable.
Explore Industrial EquipmentAutomotive audio head units
Character modules deliver clear alphanumeric station, track, and status information in automotive audio and infotainment head units.
Explore Transportation & AutomotiveHome audio and consumer electronics
Home audio receivers, multi-room controllers, and consumer products use character LCDs for low-cost, high-contrast status and parameter display.
Explore Display CapabilitiesIndustrial process panels
Industrial process and machine-control panels use character modules to show set-points, alarms, and status in 16x2 and 20x4 standard formats.
Explore Industrial EquipmentMedical and diagnostic instruments
Medical and diagnostic instruments use character LCDs for parameter readout and operator messaging in clinic, lab, and bedside settings.
Explore Medical & Life SciencesGames, toys, and education products
Character modules deliver low-cost, low-power text and status output for games, toys, and educational products at consumer-scale volumes.
Explore Display CapabilitiesRelevant Capabilities
Multi-mode passive-matrix cell technology
Character modules are available in STN+, STN-, TN, FSTN+, FSTN-, HTN, and FFSTN- display modes so the cell choice matches the contrast, viewing angle, response time, and cost target of the host program.
Bonding-style flexibility (COB, COG, COF)
Chip-on-Board, Chip-on-Glass, and Chip-on-Film bonding options support different module thicknesses, mechanical footprints, and ribbon-interface formats across the same column-by-line size.
Custom monochrome adaptation
When a standard PC-series module does not fit, custom monochrome engineering can adapt outline dimensions, viewing-area geometry, mode, and bonding to the host product.
Explore Custom MonochromeBacklighting and color options
The standard backlight color matrix covers N, Y/G, W, B, R, G, A, O, and RGB. Custom backlight color, intensity, and uniformity tuning are available for branded or low-light operator-interface programs.
Explore Instrument LightingExtended temperature builds
Character modules can be built and qualified for -40 C to +85 C operation for automotive, outdoor industrial, and field-instrumentation programs.
Explore RuggedizationDriver, controller, and PCB integration
Polytronix integrates HD44780-class character controllers, drivers, and host-interface electronics into complete character-display sub-assemblies validated as one unit.
Explore PCB AssemblyTouch and bonding for HMI panels
Character modules can be integrated with cover glass, touch overlays, and bezels for HMI-ready operator panels.
Explore Touch IntegrationStandards and Compliance
Process and quality
- AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management SystemRegistered
- ISO 9001 - Quality Management SystemRegistered
- IPC-A-610 - Acceptability of Electronic AssembliesConformance
Standard backlight color matrix
- N - None
- Y/G - Yellow/Green
- W - White
- B - Blue
- R - Red
- G - Green
- A - Amber
- O - Orange
- RGB - Red/Green/Blue
Third-party recordConformance claimed
AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 — PRI Certification (Performance Review Institute). Certificates of record →
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who makes character LCD modules in the US?
- Polytronix manufactures a wide variety of standard and custom character LCD displays and modules. The PC-series spans 8x1, 8x2, 16x1, 16x2, 16x4, 20x2, 20x4, 24x2, 40x2, and 40x4 configurations with COB (Chip-on-Board), COG (Chip-on-Glass), and COF (Chip-on-Film) bonding, built and qualified for -40 C to +85 C operation under AS9100D and ISO 9001.
- Does Polytronix supply custom character displays if a standard module doesn't fit?
- Yes. If a standard PC-series module does not fit, Polytronix's custom monochrome engineering team can adapt outline dimensions, viewing-area geometry, mode, and backlight color to the host product.
- What display modes and backlight colors does Polytronix offer on character LCDs?
- Polytronix builds character LCDs in STN+, STN-, TN, FSTN+, FSTN-, HTN, and FFSTN- modes, with backlight colors selectable from the standard matrix: N (none), Y/G (yellow-green), W (white), B (blue), R (red), G (green), A (amber), O (orange), and RGB.
- Does Polytronix integrate controllers and drivers into character display assemblies?
- Yes. Polytronix integrates HD44780-class character controllers, drivers, and host-interface electronics into complete character-display sub-assemblies validated as one unit, and can add cover glass, touch overlays, and bezels for HMI-ready operator panels.
Request Character LCD Datasheets or a Quote
Tell us the column-by-line format, mode, backlight color, and operating temperature you need. We confirm fit and route the relevant PC-series datasheets to your engineering team.
Quality & Compliance
Polytronix maintains active third-party registrations spanning aerospace, medical, automotive, and environmental quality systems, verified by accredited registrars.
View Certifications- Registered: AS9100DAerospace QMS · Registrar: PRI Certification
- Registered: ISO 9001:2015Richardson, TX · Registrar: PRI Certification
- Registered: ISO 13485:2016Medical devices
- Registered: ISO 14001:2015Environmental
- Registered: IATF 16949:2016Automotive
- Registered: FAA Part 145Repair Station 8PTR524C
- Compliant: EASA Part 145US–EU bilateral recognition
- Registered: ITARDDTC registration