Nokia 5110 LCD

The Nokia 5110 LCD is a basic graphic LCD screen originally intended for use as a cell phone screen. It is a low-cost, easy-to-use display module, perfect for various electronics projects. The LCD features a PCD8544 controller, which can communicate with microcontrollers via an SPI interface.

Key Features:

• 84 x 48 pixel resolution
• PCD8544 controller
• SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) communication
• Low power consumption
• Backlight for enhanced visibility
• Compact size and lightweight
• Suitable for text and simple graphics

Technical Specifications:

• Operating Voltage: 2.7V to 3.3V
• Current Consumption: 6 mA (with backlight on), 0.5 mA (with backlight off)
• Display Resolution: 84 x 48 pixels
• Communication Interface: SPI
• Backlight: LED backlight (white or blue)
• Module Dimensions: 43.6mm x 43.1mm
• Viewing Area: 38mm x 34mm
• Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +70°C

Applications:

• DIY electronics projects
• Portable devices
• Wearable electronics
• User interfaces for embedded systems
• Educational tools
• Prototyping and development

Usage:

1. Connection:
   • Connect the VCC pin to a 3.3V power supply.
   • Connect the GND pin to ground.
   • Connect the SCE (chip enable), RST (reset), D/C (data/command), DN(MOSI) (data input), and SCLK (clock) pins to the corresponding pins on the microcontroller.
   • If using the backlight, connect the LED+ pin to a power supply (usually 3.3V) and the LED- pin to ground through a current-limiting resistor.
2. Initialization:
   • Initialize the display by sending the appropriate commands to the PCD8544 controller via SPI.
3. Operation:
   • Use the SPI interface to send data and commands to the display.
   • Draw text and graphics by manipulating the pixels on the screen.
4. Programming:
   • Write code on the microcontroller to control the display.
   • Many microcontroller platforms, such as Arduino, have libraries available to simplify interfacing with the Nokia 5110 LCD.

Caution:

• Ensure the supply voltage does not exceed 3.3V to prevent damage to the LCD.
• Handle the module carefully to avoid damage to the display and pins.
• Avoid exposing the LCD to excessive heat or moisture.

Datasheet:
For detailed technical specifications, refer to the Nokia 5110 LCD Datasheet.