Yes, actually only 1 line needs to be unique. Working from memory, that is the LCD's pin "E" Andy ": S.Ramasubramanian" on 03/23/2000 06:28:30 AM Please respond to pic microcontroller discussion list To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU cc: (bcc: Andrew Kunz/TDI_NOTES) Subject: Using Multiple LCD display Hi, I need to use 6 LCD(16x2) alphanumeric displays with 16c74. Can I use common data lines and individual control lines. Any suggestion?????? I want to stick to 4 bit interface. Thanks rams