MAX7219 8×8 LED Dot Matrix Display Module

An LED matrix is a two dimensional array of LED’s that can be used to display symbols, characters or even images. 64 bright white LED’s are contained inside the plastic body, in an 8×8 matrix.

The MAX7219 does all the control and refresh work for you in driving the 8×8 matrix display. Using an Arduino like micro controller, and 3 pins, you can drive the display or daisy chain multiple displays.

Technical Specification:

• Driver Chip: MAX7219
• Input Voltage: 3.7 to 5.3 V
• Input Current: 320 mA
• Display Dimensions: 32mm*32mm*6mm (LxWxH)
• PCB Dimensions: 32mm*32mm (LxW)

Features:

• Requires only 3 communication wires of MCU
• Cascading multiple Matrix LED Module is very easy
• Size of the display is very compact
• The PCB features M3 holes for mounting

Applications:

• Digital Electronics
• Memory units
• Networking
• Digital systems