Nokia 5110 LCD Shield Module (84×48 Pixels) with Blue Backlight – Compatible with Arduino & Raspberry Pi

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 electronics projects. Featuring an 84×48 pixel resolution and a vibrant blue backlight, this display is perfect for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 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 mobile phone, this LCD module utilizes the PCD8544 controller chip—the same driver found in the Nokia 3310 LCD . This controller provides all necessary functions for driving a graphic display of 48 rows and 84 columns, including on-chip generation of LCD supply and bias voltages, resulting in minimal 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 .

Whether you’re building a weather station, a sensor data monitor, a handheld game console, or a system status dashboard, this Nokia 5110 LCD module offers an affordable, reliable, and easy-to-integrate display solution .

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 typically 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 (typically 5-6 pins)

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

• Adjustable Contrast: Software-controlled contrast levels to optimize display clarity under different conditions

• Compact Form Factor: Small PCB footprint (approx. 45mm x 45mm) for easy integration into space-constrained projects

• Wide Compatibility: Works with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266, ESP32, STM32, and other 3.3V/5V logic systems

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

Technical Specifications