Product Overview
1088AS 8x8 Dot Matrix LED Display Module - Red 3mm Common Cathode Rows
Condition
New component in clean condition. Straight 16-pin dual in-line layout. Underside PCB marking 1088AB-2 visible through clear resin.
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Product Overview
This 8x8 LED matrix display module provides 64 individually addressable red LED dots in a compact 32 mm square footprint. Arranged in a row-cathode (common cathode rows, common anode columns) configuration, it interfaces directly with matrix driver ICs like the MAX7219 or standard microcontroller multiplexing routines. The 3.0 mm diffused white lenses provide high contrast against the black faceplate when illuminated.
Key Features
- Matrix layout: 8 rows by 8 columns (64 total LEDs)
- Dot diameter: 3.0 mm with white diffused lens
- Emitting color: Red (625 nm to 630 nm dominant wavelength)
- Circuit configuration: Row cathode, column anode
- Pin count: 16 pins (2 rows of 8 pins, through-hole)
- Faceplate: Matte black for enhanced display contrast
- Physical module dimensions: 32 mm x 32 mm x 8 mm
- PCB substrate marking: 1088AB-2
Applications
- Soldering onto custom perfboards or breakout boards for microcontroller development projects
- Prototyping retro gaming displays, scrolling text indicators, and sensor readouts on breadboards
- Replacing damaged display units in commercial signage, rack indicators, or synthesizer front panels
- Building dedicated driver circuits using shift registers, LED matrix drivers, or direct GPIO multiplexing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this display common cathode or common anode?
This unit is configured with row cathodes and column anodes. For applications requiring common anode rows, ensure your driver logic or circuit schematic matches row-cathode pinouts before ordering.
Can this display be driven by a MAX7219 driver chip?
Yes. The MAX7219 is designed to drive common cathode LED displays, making this row-cathode 1088AS module directly compatible with standard driver breakout circuits and libraries.
Why buy individual display modules from PartsMine rather than multipack lots?
You get the exact unit count your project requires without paying for unwanted bulk surplus. Standard shipping is $8 flat rate, free once the order passes $28, and orders leave the Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
Plug in a micro, fire up the scan lines, and watch sixty-four bright red dots bring your retro graphics project to life.
