Diglient CLS Character LCD with Serial Interface

Features and Specifications

• 16×2 liquid crystal character display
• Wide range of instruction functions
• Up to 32 user definable characters
• Multiple communication options including UART, SPI, and I2C
• 3.3V Logic Level
• 1.8 in × 3.8 in (4.6 cm × 9.7 cm) PCB size
• Two 1×6-pin Pmod connectors with SPI and UART interfaces

The Digilent PmodCLS is a 16x2 character LCD module that can display important information during program development or as a user interface after the project has been completed. It is ideally suited for microcontroller boards and FPGA projects. The module is driven by an Atmel ATmega48 microcontroller and can execute a variety of instructions such as erasing specific characters, setting different display modes, scrolling, and displaying user-defined characters. These instructions are specified using escape sequences to send commands to the board's embedded Atmel ATmega48 microcontroller. The display on the module is driven by this AVR and controls all of the features of the board. The PmodCLS can communicate with the host board through the SPI, I2C, and UART ports.

Pmod Series Overview

The Digilent Pmod (peripheral module) Series is a small, low-cost peripheral module that can be used with a wide range of embedded systems and development boards. It is designed to extend the capabilities of embedded systems and development boards by adding new features and functionality. The Pmod communicates with host boards using 6, 8 or 12-pin connectors that can carry multiple digital control signals, taking advantage of standard serial protocols such as SPI and I²C. This allows for more effective designs by routing analog signals and power supplies only where they are needed and away from digital controller boards.

What's in the Box

• Pmod CLS
• Custom antistatic Pmod packaging