> Where in the
> U.S. can I get this at surplus prices if possible. Is the HD44780 a
> controller with the LCD attached or is it separate?

Nearly all 'dot-character' LCDs have a HD44780 (or compatible)
controller. 7-segment LCDs are mostly direct drive (separate
controller), full graphic LCDs have various controllers.

Wouter

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