{"product_id":"3-5-inch-spi-serial-port-tft-lcd-capacitive-touch-screen-display-module-320-480-resolution-ips-version-black","title":"3.5-inch SPI serial port TFT LCD capacitive touch screen display module, 320*480 resolution, IPS version, black.","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e3.5-inch SPI serial TFT LCD capacitive touch screen display module (320×480, IPS, Black)\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly popular, vibrant, and responsive display commonly used in DIY electronics, smart home panels, and embedded system prototyping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA comprehensive breakdown of its technical features, physical structure, and interface details includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplay Technology (IPS):\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike older, standard TN screens that shift colors when tilted, the \u003cb\u003eIn-Plane Switching (IPS) panel\u003c\/b\u003e offers a true full-viewing angle. This means the colors and text remain sharp and clear even when viewed from extreme side or vertical angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResolution \u0026amp; Aspect Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb\u003e320×480 pixel layout\u003c\/b\u003e uses a 3:2 aspect ratio. It typically displays \u003cb\u003e65K to 262K colors\u003c\/b\u003e (using RGB565 format), providing dense, rich visuals for its compact 3.5-inch size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacitive Touch (CTP):\u003c\/b\u003e This screen uses a modern glass-front \u003cb\u003ecapacitive touch panel\u003c\/b\u003e, which senses the electrical properties of the human finger. It responds to light, fluid touches and does not require physical pressure or a stylus like older resistive screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Component Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplay Driver IC:\u003c\/b\u003e The screen layer is usually driven by either an \u003cb\u003eST7796S\/U\u003c\/b\u003e or an \u003cb\u003eILI9488 chip\u003c\/b\u003e. These chips handle graphic rendering, internal RAM, and interface translation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTouch Controller IC:\u003c\/b\u003e The capacitive touch layer is handled by an on-board dedicated controller, most frequently a \u003cb\u003eFocalTech FT6336U\u003c\/b\u003e or a \u003cb\u003eGoodix GT911 chip\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOn-board Voltage Regulator:\u003c\/b\u003e Most variants feature an integrated level-shifting circuit. This makes the display lines \u003cb\u003ecompatible with both 3.3V and 5V logic\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning it can safely interface with a 5V Arduino Uno as well as a 3.3V ESP32 without blowing out pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectrical Interface \u0026amp; Pins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \"Black\" designation usually refers to either the sleek black PCB backing board or the flush black bezel surrounding the glass touch screen. Hardware integration typically relies on two separate protocols:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplay Communication (4-Wire SPI):\u003c\/b\u003e Uses Serial Clock (SCLK), Master-Out-Slave-In (MOSI), Data\/Command select (DC), Reset (RST), and Chip Select (CS). The serial nature saves an enormous number of I\/O pins compared to bulky 8-bit or 16-bit parallel screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTouch Communication (I2C):\u003c\/b\u003e Capacitive touch data cannot easily run over the same serial bus, so it breaks out dedicated \u003cb\u003eI2C pins (SDA and SCL)\u003c\/b\u003e alongside interrupt (INT) and reset pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage Expansion:\u003c\/b\u003e The rear side of the module frequently integrates a \u003cb\u003eMicro SD (TF) card slot\u003c\/b\u003e wired straight to the SPI bus, allowing you to load external UI graphics, fonts, or icons directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlatform Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBecause it utilizes standard SPI and I2C protocols, it is heavily supported by community firmware libraries like \u003cb\u003eTFT_eSPI\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eLVGL\u003c\/b\u003e. It works seamlessly across: [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.arduino.cc\/t\/3-5-inch-480-320-tft-lcd-module-screen-display-ili9488-controller-to-a-esp32\/982162\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.arduino.cc\/t\/3-5-inch-lcd-touch-display-with-esp32\/1168749\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEspressif platforms:\u003c\/b\u003e ESP32, ESP32-S3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSTMicroelectronics:\u003c\/b\u003e STM32 microcontrollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArduino eco-systems:\u003c\/b\u003e Arduino Uno, Mega 2560, and Nano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMicro-computers:\u003c\/b\u003e Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"openiron.ai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45105359683627,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8218\/1675\/files\/3.5-inchSPIserialTFTLCDcapacitivetouchscreendisplaymodule.png?v=1787583125","url":"https:\/\/openiron.ai\/products\/3-5-inch-spi-serial-port-tft-lcd-capacitive-touch-screen-display-module-320-480-resolution-ips-version-black","provider":"openiron.ai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}