Comparison page

HT16K33 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.

HT16K33

Projects needing LED matrix and I2C with a commonly available displays part.

FT6236

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionHT16K33 FT6236

CategoryDisplaysDisplays

MakerHoltekFocalTech

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$1.00 - $3.50$1.00 - $4.00

Known Tradeoffs

HT16K33

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

HT16K33

Holtek

I2C LED matrix and segment driver used in backpack display modules.

China-madeDisplays78% confidence

FT6236

FocalTech

Capacitive touch controller commonly paired with small TFT display modules.

China-madeDisplays70% confidence