4 or 8 bit LCD data bus (HD44780)

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  1. - 10th May 2008, 17:44 #1
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    Default 4 or 8 bit LCD data bus (HD44780)

    What does using 8 bits over 4 bits offer?
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    Quote Originally Posted by sumkrnboy View Post
    What does using 8 bits over 4 bits offer?
    4 more bits...

    Slightly faster data rates between the PIC and an LCD, 4 pins wasted on an LCD that could be used for something else
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