OLED Display for Arduino boards

Last updated on October 3rd, 2023

Overview of OLED

The color OLED is developed by Newhaven Display for engineers of all levels. Especially for those who want to update their current project with a more sophisticated, low-power display technology. Our 1.69″ Color OLED comes with all the vibrant images of our OLED displays and is ready to pair with Arduino‘s most popular development boards. So, this is the ideal solution for upgrading a project with advanced, low-power OLED technology. We designed this board with all engineers in mind, from hobbyists to professionals, making it a versatile tool for learning or development.

What is OLED?

The OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display an alternative to LCDs. The OLED is light, practically paper-thin, and flexible, producing a brighter and clearer image. OLEDs are organic light-emitting diodes. During the twentieth century, the 1st commercial device to use old LEDs was a Kodak camera in 2003 in 2013. The first company to release OLED televisions is Samsung, and they have now become the world’s largest manufacturer of OLED television screens. However, the OLED we’ll be using is not as large as a television. The Oled screens are the types of technologies you’ll find on devices like mp3 stations and wearable technology, and they’re fantastic.

These devices have many good features with an Arduino as a screen; So, these are simple to see, they require a very tiny current, and you can view them from various angles. Using Newhaven Display International‘s Color OLED(e.g. NHD-1.69-160128ASC3), users may cut down on color OLED development time. Such OLEDs are available in 3 sizes and pre-programmed to operate with Arduino‘s top popular development boards. So, Essential off-the-shelf color OLED components are accessible to these color OLED shields, making it simple to develop with many sizes.

Working

When applying voltage, the current flows through the active layer of the OLED, either the cathode to the anode. The anode eliminates charged particles from the conductive types of organic molecules, while the cathode provides electrons to an emissive layer.

Electron holes form at the interface between the conductive or emissive layers. The electrons fill these holes, and the OLED produces light. The organic compounds determine the colors of the OLED.

Specifications

1. The Color OLED for Arduino Manufacturer Name is Newhaven Display
2. The Product Category is OLED Displays & Accessories
3. The Illumination Color in Full Color
4. Resolution power is 160 x 128
5. Viewing Area – W x H is 35 mm x 28 mm
6. Operating Supply Current is 95 mA
7. Operating Supply Voltage is 3.3 V
8. Maximum Operating Temperature is + 70 C
9. Minimum Operating Temperature is – 30 C
10. Brand  Newhaven Display
11. Interface Types SPI
12. Module Size – W x H x T 53.34 mm x 68.58 mm x 14.9 mm
13. Operating Temperature Range is – 30 C to + 70 C
14. Product is OLED Display Modules
15. Viewing Angle is 80 deg

Conclusion

The OLEDs are colorful screens with a promising future, so incorporating them into your Arduino projects is a good idea.