8x8 RGB Dot Matrix Display - Common Cathode, 60mm [Discontinued]

This is a common cathode 60mm x 60mm RGB Dot Matrix display with an 8x8 LED layout.

The versatile colour display options make this dot matrix suitable for applications such as clocks, counters, signage and more. You'll need an LED matrix driver/IC to drive it from your microcontroller, and remember this is an RGB matrix so you have 3x the LEDs/colours to drive (the popular MAX7219 isn't ideal for this unless you're happy just running one colour).

This is a big ol' matrix so you won't be able to use this in a single standard breadboard, you'll need to join two together and straddle them with the matrix.

Datasheet available here

Features

• Large 60mm x 60mm matrix
• 8x8 layout
• Common Cathode
• Black surface gives excellent contrast
• Long operational life
• Low power dissipation
• Dimensions 60.2 x 60.2 x 9.2mm

Specifications

Ratings are per LED in the matrix, not per row:

Colour component	Red	Green	Blue
Wavelength (nm)	625	520	470
Luminous intensity (mcd)	70	90	18
Forward current (mA)	15	10	10
Forward voltage range (V)	1.8-2.6	2.7-3.4	2.7-3.4