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TFT LCD · 3.5 inch

3.5 Inch TFT LCD Displays

320×480 displays for handheld instruments and MCU projects.

DEDisplay Engineer Applications Team · Display application engineersEngineer-reviewed Oct 11, 2026

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From our direct factories’ product tables. Datasheets and samples on request.

3.5 Inch TFT LCD Displays: standard models
ModelSizeResolutionInterfaceBrightness (cd/m²)FPC pinsViewingTouchOutline (mm)
PJ3201H01-25H37P200
PengJi
3.2″240×320MCU (8080 parallel)150-2003712 o'clock—55.04 × 77.5 × 2.5Request datasheet
PJ350P15H42-200P54N
PengJi
3.5″320×240RGB (parallel)200-10005412 o'clockOptional77.9 × 64.6 × 4.25Request datasheet
PJ350P04H42-200P54N
PengJi
3.5″320×240MCU (8080 parallel)2005412 o'clockOptional77.9 × 64.6 × 4.25Request datasheet
PJ3506G01-31H30P400
PengJi
3.5″480×640MIPI DSI400306 o'clockOptional67.3 × 96.2 × 4.0Request datasheet
PJ3505I01-32H40P400
PengJi
3.5″320×480RGB (parallel)300-50040All (IPS-type)Optional54.42 × 84 × 10 × 3.2Request datasheet
PJ35008T-H
PengJi
3.5″320×480RGB (parallel)300-500506 o'clockOptional54.42 × 84 × 10 × 3.2Request datasheet
PJ3401T01-25H39P350
PengJi
3.5″800×800MIPI DSI300-50039All (IPS-type)Optional96.6 × 99.0 × 2.35Request datasheet

Why 3.5-inch is the MCU sweet spot

At 320×480 a full RGB565 frame is 300 KB, small enough for a driver IC to hold in its own memory. The microcontroller only sends changed regions, so even a mid-range MCU can run a responsive LVGL interface over SPI.

ST7796S or ILI9488?

ST7796S

ILI9488

SPI pixel format

RGB565 (2 bytes)

RGB666 only (3 bytes)

Full-frame SPI transfer

307 KB

461 KB

Typical SPI frame rate @40 MHz

~16 fps

~11 fps

8080 parallel

Yes

Yes

For SPI designs we recommend ST7796S. Keep ILI9488 for 8080-parallel designs or existing products.

Touch options

  • Resistive (XPT2046 over SPI): works with gloves and styluses and costs less. It needs calibration and feels soft.
  • Capacitive (FT6336 or GT911 over I2C): multi-touch and a glass front, which suits consumer-grade products.

Typical applications

Handheld test instruments, 3D printer controllers, smart thermostats, access-control readers and battery-powered IoT devices.

Frequently asked questions

What driver IC does a 3.5-inch TFT use?

Most 320×480 modules use ST7796S or ILI9488. Some low-cost modules use ILI9486. Always confirm the driver from the datasheet, because init sequences are not interchangeable.

Can I run a 3.5-inch display over SPI at a good frame rate?

With an ST7796S at 40–80 MHz SPI and partial updates, LVGL UIs feel smooth. Full-screen animations are limited to roughly 15–25 fps, so use 8080 parallel if you need video-like refresh.

Is resistive or capacitive touch better for a 3.5-inch display?

Capacitive is better for consumer products and multi-touch. Resistive suits industrial use with gloves or a stylus and is cheaper.

Not sure which display fits your design?

Send us your size, interface and host processor. A display engineer replies within 12 hours with 2–3 options, datasheets and init code. Samples from 1 pc.