The standard Proteus library does not always ship with a native I2C LCD model. Users often simulate using a standard LCD + a separate PCF8574 chip. The "exclusive" version implies an all-in-one, pre-compiled model that behaves exactly like the physical I2C backpack.
You might ask, "Why not just use the standard LM016L and manually attach a PCF8574 chip?"
While that is a valid educational exercise, the JHD2x16-I2C is cleaner. It simulates the exact behavior of a pre-soldered I2C backpack. It reduces connection errors in the schematic and allows you to focus on coding rather than wiring logic expanders.
Cause: Incorrect initialization of I2C backpack or wrong contrast setting. Solution: