Comparison page

PCD8544 vs FT6236

Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.

PCD8544

Projects needing Low power and Monochrome with a commonly available displays part.

FT6236

Projects needing Touch and I2C with a commonly available displays part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionPCD8544 FT6236

CategoryDisplaysDisplays

MakerNXPFocalTech

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$1.50 - $4.00$1.00 - $4.00

Known Tradeoffs

PCD8544

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

FT6236

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

Open Individual Model Pages

PCD8544

NXP

Nokia 5110 monochrome LCD controller used in low-power retro display modules.

China-madeDisplays72% confidence

FT6236

FocalTech

Capacitive touch controller commonly paired with small TFT display modules.

China-madeDisplays70% confidence