Software-controlled, variable
    	 backlight (Off to Full
    Brightness in 256 steps).
  
    Asynchronous serial supported at
    	 baud rates of  2400,
    9600, 19200, and a blistering 57600. (jumper 
    selectable)
  
    Jumper-selectable input 
    	inversion for use with either True
    Mode or Inverted Mode Serial.  Connect 
    directly to a PC serial port or
    to an output pin on a  microcontroller.
  
    Compatible with both RS-232 
    	(+/- 12V) and TTL (0-5V) levels.
  
    Synchronous serial I2
    	C input up to 400K bps.
  
    Change I2C slave address
    	 via jumpers or with a software
    command.
  
    80-character buffered 
    	communication.
  
    User-programmable boot screen 
    	memory allows a custom message
    to be displayed on power up.
  
    Use standard commands compatible
    	 with Hitachi HD44780 or our
    easy-to-understand special protocol to control 
    the display
  
    Built-in special functions 
    	include scroll up, scroll down,
    set backlight, select line, display bargraph,
     cursor appearance, change I2C
    address, save/recall strings.
  
    Onboard non-volatile memory 
    	allows you to save custom
    messages and then recall/display them with a
     short command.
  
    Fast bargraph displays (up to
    	 the full width of the display)
    can be anchored on the left side or right side.
      Fast enough to display
    stereo audio levels!
  
    5-volt operation with less than
    	 4mA current consumption
    (backlight off)
  
    2-line display PCB (outside edge)
    	 measures 80mm wide and
    36mm high