The OLED 0.96-inch I2C Display Module is a compact, high-contrast graphical display commonly used in IoT, embedded systems, and research projects. It uses an SSD1306 driver IC and communicates over the I2C interface, making it highly efficient for microcontrollers with limited I/O pins.
Key specifications:
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Display Type: OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)
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Screen Size: 0.96 inch
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Resolution: 128 × 64 pixels
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Driver IC: SSD1306
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Interface: I2C (2-wire communication: SDA, SCL)
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Operating Voltage: 3.3V – 5V (logic level compatible)
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Power Consumption: Very low (self-emissive pixels, no backlight required)
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Viewing Angle: >160° wide-angle view
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Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
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Dimensions (approx): 27 × 27 × 4 mm
Research & application relevance:
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IoT Dashboards: Displays sensor data (temperature, humidity, air quality, etc.) in real time.
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Wearables & Robotics: Suitable for compact devices requiring minimal power consumption.
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Embedded Research Projects: Useful for debugging, status monitoring, or visual outputs in microcontroller-based systems.
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Compatibility: Works with Arduino, ESP32, NodeMCU (ESP8266), STM32, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers.
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Software Support: Supported by Adafruit SSD1306 and U8g2 libraries for easy integration.
This display is highly valued in research due to its low power consumption, compact size, and sharp readability, making it perfect for portable, battery-powered, and academic IoT projects