This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the LED Dot Matrix and Cluster category on DigiKey.com
Display Modules - LED Dot Matrix and Cluster units are Devices that use a light emitting diodes arranged in a matrix layout to provide visual graphics. Typically arranged in grid pattern with either the positive or negative terminal of the light emitting diode tied together as a common circuit node. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, these units can accept a wide range of interfaces from I2C, 8-bit parallel, serial and ASCII inputs.
SelectionCharacteristics
Millicandela Rating: Characterizes device brightness at the indicated test current or nominal input voltage.
Internal Connection: For devices lacking internal drive/control circuitry, describes internal connections that exist between the individual display elements.
Size / Dimension: The physical dimensions of the device. Typically length by width by height.
Color: Indcicates the color(s) emitted from the LED.
Configuration: Indicates the layout for the dot matrix.
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Typ): The rated working voltage of a device, given as a range or as a maximum.
Interface: Indication of which interface(s) or protocol(s) are used by the device to communicate with other components in the system.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | LTP-757G |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 160-1002-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Lite-On Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | LED MATRIX 5X7 0.7" GREEN |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | HCMS-2903 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 516-1173-5-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Broadcom Limited |
| DESCRIPTION | LED DISPLAY 5X7 4CHAR 3.8MM GRN |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 2276 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1528-2093-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Adafruit Industries LLC |
| DESCRIPTION | 64X32 RGB LED MATRIX - 6MM PITCH |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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