SPI 101x64 LCD module

Display a lot of info with limited CPU power

This is a low power consumption graphic LCD kit, very useful for low-power hand-held devices. This LCD is used on Soroban. We can provide source code demonstrating how to use it. Although the source code has been developed on MSP430, this LCD can be used with any processor. It works originally in SPI mode, but it can also be used with a general purpose I/O port.

Advantages over character displays

You can display a lot more information. For instance with 5-pixel wide characters and 1 pixel space, you can display 8 lines of 17 characters.
It's a graphic module. You can display your company logo without requiring a custom design.

This LCD is delivered with a small adapter circuit where its only external component (voltage conversion capacitor) is soldered. The kit also includes 2.54mm pin headers to connect it on your hardware.

Typical applications

You can use this display for low-power measurement devices. It allows you to display graphics (bargraphs, curves) without taking too much CPU power. Its total internal display data is 832 bytes or 6.6 kbit. This means that for most of the microcontrollers, you can do a full refresh within 1~2 ms. This leaves a lot of time for other tasks.

Characteristics summary

Characteristics
Power supply		3.3V
Power consumption		250µA @ 3.3V
Resolution		101 x 64 pixels
Depth		1 bit / pixel
Text capability		8 lines of 17 characters (ASCII 5 x 8 characters)
Data transfer mode		SPI 4-wire, 3-wire (source code for 4-wire)
External size (w x h)		36 x 32 mm
Display area size		29 x 22 mm
Connection cable		8-wire FPC, 1mm pitch
Connector		FPC, 1mm pitch, contact on top