Product Overview
Waveshare 3.5inch Capacitive Touch LCD IPS Display Module 320×480
The Waveshare 3.5-inch Capacitive Touch LCD IPS Display Module is a compact yet powerful display solution featuring a 320 × 480 pixel resolution that delivers crisp visuals and excellent clarity. Designed with an IPS panel, it offers wide viewing angles and consistent color performance, making it ideal for graphical interfaces and interactive applications.
The module integrates the ST7796S display driver for reliable display control and the FT6336U capacitive touch controller for accurate, multi-touch responsiveness. Optimized for embedded development, this 3.5 inch LCD Raspberry Pi display is perfectly suited for Raspberry Pi projects, control panels, and custom HMI applications where space, touch precision, and visual quality matter.
Features:
320×480 resolution, 262K colors, clear and colorful displaying effect
High touch screen transmittance, fast response and long lifetime
Embedded with ST7796S driver chip and FT6336U capacitive touch control chip, using SPI and I2C communication respectively, minimizes required IO pins
Onboard TF card slot for storing more pictures, videos, music, etc.
Adapting 15PIN connector and 18PIN FPC slot for connecting the LCD module to the host board
Onboard voltage translator, compatible with 3.3V / 5V operating voltage
Comes with online development resources and manual (examples for Raspberry Pi / ESP32 / Raspberry Pi Pico / Arduino)
SPI and I2C Control Interfaces:
Pin
Description
15PIN
Pin No.
18PIN
Pin No.
VCC
Power (3.3V / 5V input)
1
1
3V3
Power (3.3V input)
2
NC
GND
Ground
3
3
MISO
SPI MISO pin
4
6
MOSI
SPI MOSI pin
5
5
SCLK
SPI CLK pin
6
4
SD_CS
TF card chip selection, low active
7
10
LCD_CS
LCD chip selection, low active
8
9
LCD_DC
LCD data/command selection (high for data, low for command)
9
7
LCD_RST
LCD reset pin, low active
10
8
LCD_BL
LCD backlight pin
11
2
TP_SDA
Touch panel data pin
12
14
TP_SCL
Touch panel clock pin
13
13
TP_INT
Touch panel interrupt pin
14
15
TP_RST
Touch panel reset pin, low active
15
12
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V / 5V |
| Resolution | 320 × 480 pixels |
| Display Driver | ST7796S |
| Touch Driver | FT6336U |
| Display Interface | 4-wire SPI |
| Touch Interface | I2C |
| Display Panel | IPS |
| Touch Type | Capacitive |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.153 × 0.153 mm |
| Touch Points | Two-point touch |
| Display Size | 48.96 × 73.44 mm |
| Module Size | 61.00 × 92.44 mm |
Use Cases
- 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a sharp 320 × 480 resolution for clear and vibrant visuals
- Capacitive touch support powered by the FT6336U touch controller for smooth, responsive interaction
- Built-in ST7796S display driver, ensuring stable and efficient display performance
- Wide viewing angles and accurate color reproduction thanks to IPS panel technology