HX8357 display controller revisions
Himax HX8357 suffixes identify different controllers. The LCD module decides which interfaces are wired out and which connector pins control them.
Find the module and controller revision
| Controller | Documented module |
|---|---|
| HX8357B | Crystalfontz module with a 50-contact interface. Verify the exact FPC and interface mode from the module drawing. |
| HX8357C | Tianma module with a 45-contact interface. Use its own reset, power and interface assignments. |
| HX8357D | Orient Display 16-contact module. Check its serial interface and backlight wiring independently. |
Before bring-up
- Read the complete module label and count FPC contacts before choosing a map.
- Use the panel data and power-up sequence for the exact module. Keep the LED backlight supply separate from the logic-rail design.
Part and package guides
- HX8357B module· Crystalfontz module pinout.
- HX8357C module· Tianma module pinout.
- HX8357D module· Orient Display module pinout.
Manufacturer documents
- Himax HX8357B controller documentation· Manufacturer document hosted by Crystalfontz.
- Himax HX8357D controller datasheet· Manufacturer document hosted by Adafruit.