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Behavioural mixed-signal model1602A + PCF8574 backpacklcd_i2c

LCD 16×2 / 20×4 with I²C adapter (PCF8574)

HD44780 text LCD with soldered-on PCF8574 I²C adapter (P0 = RS, P1 = RW, P2 = E, P3 = backlight, P4–P7 = D4–D7): only four wires. Address 0x27 (PCF8574A: 0x3F). Drive with LiquidCrystal_I2C.

GNDVCCSDASCL
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Key data

Category
Modules
Simulation model
Behavioural mixed-signal model
Manufacturer part number
1602A + PCF8574 backpack
Reference prefix
DS
Pins
4
Land pattern
PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical

Simulation model

A behavioural model implements the interface of the chip (registers, protocol, timing) at its pins. The pins are connected to the analog circuit like CMOS pins.

Model
lcd_i2c
Supply pins
VCC / GND

Pins 4

PinNameUse
GNDGNDGround pinGround
VCCVCCSupply pinSupply (see the module: usually 3.3–5 V)
SDASDAI/O pinI²C data: pull-up (about 4.7 kΩ) to the supply
SCLSCLInput pinI²C clock: sensors, displays; pull-up (about 4.7 kΩ) to the supply

Parameters 2

I²C addressaddr
Default0x27
0x270x3F0x20
Formatsize
Default16x2
16x220x4

PCB

Connector / off-boardPinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical

LCD 16×2 / 20×4 with I²C adapter (PCF8574) as a module on a 4-pin header (GND, VCC, SDA, SCL) – compare the order with your own module