
LCD-16398 · SparkFunActive

This smart 20x4 LCD supports Serial, I 2 C, and SPI communication, while offering fully adjustable RGB backlighting and software-controlled contrast. (SparkFun LCD-16398)
| Part number | LCD-16398 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SparkFun |
| Category | Displays & LEDs › Character LCD |
| Pins | 4 |
SparkFun 20x4 SerLCD - RGB Backlight (Qwiic) pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | ground | |
| 2 | 3V3 | power | |
| 3 | SDA | bidirectional | |
| 4 | SCL | input |
Schematic symbol and footprint
Schematic symbol
Footprint: JST-SH 4-pin SMD right-angle (SM04B-SRSS-TB) - Qwiic / STEMMA QT — to scale, pad 1 in yellow (mm). Check against the datasheet before ordering PCBs.
Datasheet
Where to buy
Stock and prices from the suppliers, checked 2026-10-08; excluding tax and shipping.
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