Comparison page

PCD8544 vs UC8151

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.

PCD8544

Projects needing Low power and Monochrome with a commonly available displays part.

UC8151

Projects needing E-paper and Low power with a commonly available displays part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionPCD8544 UC8151

CategoryDisplaysDisplays

MakerNXPUltraChip

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$1.50 - $4.00$4.00 - $12.00

Known Tradeoffs

PCD8544

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

UC8151

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

Open Individual Model Pages

PCD8544

NXP

Nokia 5110 monochrome LCD controller used in low-power retro display modules.

China-madeDisplays72% confidence

UC8151

UltraChip

E-paper display controller used in small low-power black-and-white e-ink modules.

China-madeDisplays70% confidence