*  This driver supports the 'I2C lcd backpack' design that is based on the PCF8574 io expander.  There's a myriad of different vendors of such, but they are principally the same, save wiring and minor features like jumpers for I2C addresses.  This driver supports known and unknown variants.
*  The interface board supports HD44780-based LCD modules up to 4x32, and this driver accommodates all those formats.