Arduino A000096 1.77" SPI LCD Module - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Arduino A000096 is a 1.77" SPI LCD module designed as a graphic display interface for Arduino-based applications. This part is classified as obsolete, making it necessary to identify functionally equivalent alternatives for ongoing system design and maintenance. The module features LED white backlighting and transmissive display technology suitable for embedded graphics applications requiring SPI communication.

Substiute Parts

A000096

ArduinoIn Stock: 827A000096 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

358

Adafruit Industries LLCIn Stock: 944358 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The identified substitute part (Adafruit Industries LLC 358) qualifies as a functional equivalent based on the following substitution criteria:

Matching Parameters:

• Interface: SPI communication protocol
• Display Mode: Transmissive
• Backlight: LED - White
• Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited)
• Screen Size Category: 1.8" diagonal (comparable to 1.77")

Substitution Logic: The Adafruit 358 maintains SPI interface compatibility and transmissive display operation, enabling direct integration into systems designed for the Arduino A000096. Both modules operate with identical moisture sensitivity specifications and white LED backlighting, ensuring environmental performance equivalence.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Adafruit 358 is the identified substitute for the obsolete Arduino A000096. Selection is based on:

• Product Status Alignment: The Adafruit 358 maintains active product status, ensuring continued availability and supply chain reliability compared to the obsolete Arduino part.
• Compliance Certification: The Adafruit 358 carries ROHS3 compliance, meeting current regulatory requirements for electronic component manufacturing.
• Interface Compatibility: Both modules utilize SPI communication protocol, enabling direct firmware and hardware integration without protocol conversion.
• Environmental Specifications: Identical MSL ratings (1 - Unlimited) ensure equivalent moisture handling and storage requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Adafruit 358 directly replace the Arduino A000096 in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both modules share SPI interface specification, transmissive display operation, and white LED backlighting. Firmware utilizing SPI communication protocols requires no modification. Physical mounting and connector compatibility must be verified against your specific PCB layout.

Q: What are the key differences between these modules?

A: The Adafruit 358 features TFT color display technology (128 x 160 RGB pixels) compared to the Arduino A000096 monochrome graphic LCD. Screen diagonal size differs by 0.03" (1.77" vs 1.8"). The Adafruit module is actively manufactured and ROHS3 compliant, whereas the Arduino part is obsolete.

Q: Are there packaging differences?

A: The Adafruit 358 is supplied in box packaging. Original packaging specifications for the Arduino A000096 are not provided in available documentation.

Q: Does the color capability of the Adafruit 358 affect compatibility?

A: Color capability is an enhancement that does not prevent substitution. SPI protocol compatibility remains unchanged. Applications designed for monochrome display will function on the color module; color functionality is optional.

Q: What compliance certifications apply to the substitute part?

A: The Adafruit 358 is ROHS3 compliant and classified under ECCN EAR99 with HTSUS code 8524.91.1000. REACH status is listed as vendor undefined.