Comparison page

MAX7219 vs RA8875

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.

MAX7219

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

RA8875

Projects needing Large TFT and Controller with a commonly available displays part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionMAX7219 RA8875

CategoryDisplaysDisplays

MakerAnalog DevicesRafael Micro

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino

Price$0.80 - $2.50$6.00 - $15.00

Known Tradeoffs

MAX7219

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

RA8875

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

Open Individual Model Pages

MAX7219

Analog Devices

LED matrix and 7-segment display driver widely used in chained dot matrix modules.

China-madeDisplays84% confidence

RA8875

Rafael Micro

TFT LCD controller used to drive larger displays with a microcontroller-friendly interface.

China-madeDisplays68% confidence