The ChromaLyte Serial Character LCD series allows simple interfacingwith your project using just 3 wires. It may be used with anymicro-controller or connected to a PC using its serial interface.
Features:
8 column by 2 line alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display
Software selectable baud rates from 1200bps to 57.6Kbps
Communication over standard RS-232 or TTL
Easy to use - simple decimal commands
software controlled LED backlight
255 levels of brightness