Nokia 5110 LCD Shield Module (84×48 Pixels) with Blue Backlight – Arduino Compatible Display Screen

Description

Product Overview

The Nokia 5110 LCD Shield Module is a compact, low-power graphical display module that brings classic mobile phone screen technology to your Arduino projects. Featuring an 84×48 pixel resolution and a vibrant blue backlight, this display is perfect for Arduino, ESP32, and other microcontroller projects requiring clear visual feedback without consuming excessive power or I/O pins .

Originally designed as a replacement screen for the Nokia 5110/3310 mobile phones, this LCD module utilizes the Philips PCD8544 controller chip—the same driver found in the Nokia 3310 LCD . The PCD8544 is a low-power CMOS LCD controller/driver designed to drive a graphic display of 48 rows and 84 columns. All necessary functions for the display are provided in a single chip, including on-chip generation of LCD supply and bias voltages, resulting in a minimum of external components and ultra-low power consumption .

The module communicates via a serial bus interface (SPI) , requiring only 5-6 I/O pins to operate. This makes it ideal for projects where I/O pins are limited. The blue backlight ensures excellent readability even in dim lighting conditions, while the high-contrast LCD provides crisp text and graphics display .

Though it’s an industrial module, this LCD display is extremely easy to use. The module accepts 3-5V input, so no extra level shifter is needed for Arduino compatibility . As a classic display module among open source communities, there are countless related tutorials available over the Internet, making it an ideal choice for beginners and experienced developers alike.

Note: The Nokia 5110 LCD module was discontinued, and many modules on the market are made from recycled screens. Slight blemishes may exist. Please be aware of this before purchasing .

Key Features

• 84×48 Pixel Resolution: Clear display of text, custom graphics, icons, and simple animations with 84 columns by 48 rows of pixels

• Blue Backlight: Vibrant blue backlight for enhanced visibility in various lighting conditions; backlight can be controlled via GPIO to conserve power

• Low Power Consumption: Operating current below 200μA with power-down mode support, making it ideal for battery-powered projects

• SPI Serial Interface: Communicates via standard SPI protocol (SCLK, MOSI, DC, CE, RST), requiring minimal I/O pins (5-6 pins)

• PCD8544 Controller: Industry-standard LCD controller with on-chip generation of LCD supply and bias voltages

• Wide Voltage Compatibility: Accepts 3.3V-5V input, compatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic systems without level shifters

• High Transfer Rate: Supports data transfer rates up to 4Mbps for fast display updates without waiting time

• Mounting Holes: Pre-drilled mounting holes for secure attachment to enclosures or project boxes

• Easy-to-Solder PCB: Module is mounted on an easy-to-solder PCB board

• Wide MCU Compatibility: Works with Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, STM32, AVR, PIC, MCS51, and other 3.3V/5V logic systems

Technical Specifications