ST7735S 
132RGB x 162dot 262K Color with Frame Memory 
Single-Chip TFT Controller/Driver 
 
Datasheet 
Version 1.5 
2015/ 3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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LIST OF CONTENT 
1  GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................... 10 
2  FEATURES .......................................................................................... 10 
3  PAD ARRANGEMENT ......................................................................... 12 
3.1 Output Bump Dimension........................................................................................12 
3.2 Input Bump Dimension...........................................................................................13 
3.3 Alignment Mark Dimension ....................................................................................14 
3.4 Chip Information.....................................................................................................15 
4  PAD CENTER COORDINATES ........................................................... 16 
5  BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................... 22 
6  PIN DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 23 
6.1 Power Supply Pin...................................................................................................23 
6.2 Interface Logic Pin .................................................................................................23 
6.3 Mode Selection Pin ................................................................................................25 
6.4 Driver Output pins..................................................................................................26 
6.5 Test Pins................................................................................................................27 
7  DRIVER ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS...................................... 28 
7.1 Absolute Operation Range.....................................................................................28 
7.2 DC Characteristic...................................................................................................29 
7.3 Power Consumption...............................................................................................30 
8  Timing chart ........................................................................................ 31 
8.1 Parallel Interface Characteristics: 18, 16, 9 or 8-bit Bus (8080 Series MCU Interface)
 
8.2 Parallel Interface Characteristics: 18, 16, 9 or 8-bit Bus (6800 Series MCU Interface)
 
8.3 Serial Interface Characteristics (3-line Serial)........................................................35 
8.4 Serial Interface Characteristics (4-line Serial)........................................................36 
9  Function Description .......................................................................... 37 
9.1 Interface Type Selection ........................................................................................37 
9.2 8080-series MCU Parallel Interface (P68 = ‘0’)......................................................38 
9.2.1 Write Cycle Sequence............................................................................................................ 39 
9.2.2 Read Cycle Sequence ............................................................................................................. 40 
9.3 6800-series MCU Parallel Interface (P68 = ‘1’)......................................................41 
9.3.1 Write Cycle Sequence.............................................................................................................. 42 
9.3.2 Read Cycle Sequence ............................................................................................................. 43 
9.4 Serial Interface.......................................................................................................44 
9.4.1 Command Write Mode ............................................................................................................. 44 
9.4.2 Read Functions ........................................................................................................................ 46 
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9.4.3 3-line Serial Protocol ................................................................................................................ 46 
9.4.4 4-line Serial Protocol ................................................................................................................ 47 
9.5 Data Transfer Break and Recovery........................................................................48 
9.6 Data Transfer Pause..............................................................................................50 
9.6.1 Serial Interface Pause.............................................................................................................. 50 
9.6.2 Parallel Interface Pause ........................................................................................................... 50 
9.7 Data Transfer Modes .............................................................................................51 
9.7.1 Method 1 .................................................................................................................................. 51 
9.7.2 Method 2 .................................................................................................................................. 51 
9.8 Data Color Coding .................................................................................................52 
9.8.1 8-bit Parallel Interface (IM2, IM1, IM0= “100”) ......................................................................... 52 
9.8.2 8-bit Data Bus for 12-bit/Pixel (RGB 4-4-4-bit Input), 4K-Colors, 3AH= “03h”......................... 52 
9.8.3 8-bit Data Bus for 16-bit/Pixel (RGB 5-6-5-bit Input), 65K-Colors, 3AH= “05h”....................... 53 
9.8.4 8-bit Data Bus for 18-bit/Pixel (RGB 6-6-6-bit Input), 262K-Colors, 3AH= “06h”..................... 54 
9.8.5 16-Bit Parallel Interface (IM2,IM1, IM0= “101”)........................................................................ 55 
9.8.6 16-bit Data Bus for 12-bit/Pixel (RGB 4-4-4-bit Input), 4K-Colors, 3AH= “03h”....................... 55 
9.8.7 16-bit Data Bus for 16-bit/Pixel (RGB 5-6-5-bit Input), 65K-Colors, 3AH= “05h”..................... 56 
9.8.8 16-bit Data Bus for 18-bit/Pixel (RGB 6-6-6-bit Input), 262K-Colors, 3AH= “06h”................... 57 
9.8.9 9-Bit Parallel Interface (IM2, IM1, IM0=“110”).......................................................................... 58 
9.8.10 Write 9-bit Data for RGB 6-6-6-bit Input (262k-color) ............................................................ 58 
9.8.11 18-Bit Parallel Interface (IM2, IM1, IM0=“111”)...................................................................... 59 
9.8.12 18-bit Data Bus for 12-bit/Pixel (RGB 4-4-4-bit Input), 4K-Colors, 3AH=“03h”...................... 59 
9.8.13 18-bit Data Bus for 16-bit/Pixel (RGB 5-6-5-bit Input), 65K-Colors, 3AH=“05h”.................... 60 
9.8.14 18-bit Data Bus for 18-bit/Pixel (RGB 6-6-6-bit Input), 262K-Colors, 3AH=“06h”.................. 61 
9.8.15 3-line Serial Interface ............................................................................................................. 62 
9.8.16 Write Data for 12-bit/Pixel (RGB 4-4-4-bit Input), 4K-Colors, 3AH=“03h”.............................. 62 
9.8.17 Write Data for 16-bit/Pixel (RGB 5-6-5-bit Input), 65K-Colors, 3AH=“05h”............................ 63 
9.8.18 Write Data for 18-bit/Pixel (RGB 6-6-6-bit Input), 262K-Colors, 3AH=“06h”.......................... 64 
9.8.19 4-line Serial Interface ............................................................................................................. 65 
9.8.20 Write Data for 12-bit/Pixel (RGB 4-4-4-bit Input), 4K-Colors, 3AH=“03h”.............................. 65 
9.8.21 Write Data for 16-bit/Pixel (RGB 5-6-5-bit Input), 65K-Colors, 3AH=“05h”............................ 66 
9.8.22 Write Data for 18-bit/Pixel (RGB 6-6-6-bit Input), 262K-Colors, 3AH=“06h”.......................... 66 
9.9 Display Data RAM..................................................................................................67 
9.9.1 Configuration (GM[1:0] = “00”) ................................................................................................. 67 
9.9.2 Memory to Display Address Mapping ...................................................................................... 68 
9.9.3 When using 128RGB x 160 resolution (GM[1:0] = “11”, SMX=SMY=SRGB= ‘0’) ................... 68 
9.9.4 When using 132RGB x 132resolution (GM[1:0] = “01”, SMX=SMY=SRGB= ‘0’) .................... 69 
9.9.5 When using 132RGB x 162 resolution (GM[1:0] = “00”, SMX=SMY=SRGB= ‘0’) ................... 70 
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9.9.6 Normal Display On or Partial Mode On.................................................................................... 71 
9.9.7 When using 128RGB x 160 resolution (GM[1:0] = “11”).......................................................... 71 
9.9.8 When using 128RGB x 160 resolution (GM[1:0] = “01”).......................................................... 72 
9.9.9 When using 132RGB x 162 resolution (GM[1:0] = “00”).......................................................... 73 
9.10 Address Counter..................................................................................................74 
9.11 Memory Data Write/ Read Direction ....................................................................75 
9.11.1 When 128RGBx160 (GM= “11”) ............................................................................................ 75 
9.11.2 When 132RGBx132 (GM= “01”) ............................................................................................ 75 
9.11.3 When 132RGBx162 (GM= “00”) ............................................................................................ 76 
9.11.4 Frame Data Write Direction According to the MADCTL Parameters (MV, MX and MY) ....... 77 
9.11.5 Scroll Address Circuit............................................................................................................. 78 
9.11.6 Vertical Scroll Mode ............................................................................................................... 78 
9.11.7 Vertical Scroll Example .......................................................................................................... 79 
9.11.8 Case 1: TFA + VSA + BFA<162 ............................................................................................ 79 
9.11.9 Case 2: TFA + VSA + BFA=162 (Rolling Scrolling) ............................................................... 80 
9.12 Tearing Effect Output Line ...................................................................................81 
9.12.1 Tearing Effect Line Modes ..................................................................................................... 81 
9.12.2 Tearing Effect Line Timings ................................................................................................... 82 
9.12.3 Example 1: MPU Write is faster than panel read ................................................................... 82 
9.12.4 Example 2: MPU Write is slower than panel read.................................................................. 82 
9.13 Power ON/OFF Sequence ...................................................................................82 
9.13.1 Uncontrolled Power Off .......................................................................................................... 82 
9.14 Power Level Definition .........................................................................................82 
9.14.1 Power Level............................................................................................................................ 82 
9.14.2 Power Flow Chart................................................................................................................... 82 
9.15 Reset Table .........................................................................................................82 
9.15.1 Reset Table(Default Value, GM[1:0]=“11”, 128RGB x 160)................................................... 82 
9.15.2 Reset Table (GM[1:0]= “01”, 132RGB x 132) ........................................................................ 82 
9.15.3 Reset Table (GM[1:0]= “00”, 132RGB x 162) ........................................................................ 82 
9.16 Module Input/Output Pins ....................................................................................82 
9.16.1 Output or Bi-directional (I/O) Pins .......................................................................................... 82 
9.17 Reset Timing........................................................................................................82 
9.18 Color Depth Conversion Look Up Tables.............................................................82 
9.18.1 65536 Color to 262,144 Color................................................................................................ 82 
9.18.2 4096 Color to 262,144 Color .................................................................................................. 82 
9.19 Sleep Out-Command and Self-Diagnostic Functions of the Display Module .......82 
9.19.1 Register Loading Detection.................................................................................................... 82 
9.19.2 Functionality Detection........................................................................................................... 82 
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9.19.3 Chip Attachment Detection (Optional) ................................................................................... 82 
9.19.4 Display Glass Break Detection (Optional).............................................................................. 82 
10  COMMAND........................................................................................... 82 
10.1 System Function Command List and Description ................................................82 
10.1.1 NOP (00h) .............................................................................................................................. 82 
10.1.2 SWRESET (01h): Software Reset ......................................................................................... 82 
10.1.3 RDDID (04h): Read Display ID .............................................................................................. 82 
10.1.4 RDDST (09h): Read Display Status....................................................................................... 82 
10.1.5 RDDPM (0Ah): Read Display Power Mode ........................................................................... 82 
10.1.6 RDDMADCTL (0Bh): Read Display MADCTL ....................................................................... 82 
10.1.7 RDDCOLMOD (0Ch): Read Display Pixel Format................................................................. 82 
10.1.8 RDDIM (0Dh): Read Display Image Mode............................................................................. 82 
10.1.9 RDDSM (0Eh): Read Display Signal Mode............................................................................ 82 
10.1.10 RDDSDR (0Fh): Read Display Self-Diagnostic Result ........................................................ 82 
10.1.11 SLPIN (10h): Sleep In .......................................................................................................... 82 
10.1.12 SLPOUT (11h): Sleep Out ................................................................................................... 82 
10.1.13 PTLON (12h): Partial Display Mode On............................................................................... 82 
10.1.14 NORON (13h): Normal Display Mode On ............................................................................ 82 
10.1.15 INVOFF (20h): Display Inversion Off ................................................................................... 82 
10.1.16 INVON (21h): Display Inversion On ..................................................................................... 82 
10.1.17 GAMSET (26h): Gamma Set ............................................................................................... 82 
10.1.18 DISPOFF (28h): Display Off................................................................................................. 82 
10.1.19 DISPON (29h): Display On .................................................................................................. 82 
10.1.20 CASET (2Ah): Column Address Set .................................................................................... 82 
10.1.21 RASET (2Bh): Row Address Set ......................................................................................... 82 
10.1.22 RAMWR (2Ch): Memory Write............................................................................................. 82 
10.1.23 RGBSET (2Dh): Color Setting for 4K, 65K and 262K.......................................................... 82 
10.1.24 RAMRD (2Eh): Memory Read ............................................................................................. 82 
10.1.25 PTLAR (30h): Partial Area ................................................................................................... 82 
10.1.26 SCRLAR (33h): Scroll Area Set ........................................................................................... 82 
10.1.27 TEOFF (34h): Tearing Effect Line OFF ............................................................................... 82 
10.1.28 TEON (35h): Tearing Effect Line ON ................................................................................... 82 
10.1.29 MADCTL (36h): Memory Data Access Control .................................................................... 82 
10.1.30 VSCSAD: Vertical Scroll Start Address of RAM (37h)......................................................... 82 
10.1.31 IDMOFF (38h): Idle Mode Off .............................................................................................. 82 
10.1.32 IDMON (39h): Idle Mode On ................................................................................................ 82 
10.1.33 COLMOD (3Ah): Interface Pixel Format .............................................................................. 82 
10.1.34 RDID1 (DAh): Read ID1 Value............................................................................................. 82 
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10.1.35 RDID2 (DBh): Read ID2 Value............................................................................................. 82 
10.1.36 RDID3 (DCh): Read ID3 Value ............................................................................................ 82 
10.2 Panel Function Command List and Description ...................................................82 
10.2.1 FRMCTR1 (B1h): Frame Rate Control (In normal mode/ Full colors) ................................... 82 
10.2.2 FRMCTR2 (B2h): Frame Rate Control (In Idle mode/ 8-colors) ............................................ 82 
10.2.3 FRMCTR3 (B3h): Frame Rate Control (In Partial mode/ full colors) ..................................... 82 
10.2.4 INVCTR (B4h): Display Inversion Control.............................................................................. 82 
10.2.5 PWCTR1 (C0h): Power Control 1 .......................................................................................... 82 
10.2.6 PWCTR2 (C1h): Power Control 2 .......................................................................................... 82 
10.2.7 PWCTR3 (C2h): Power Control 3 (in Normal mode/ Full colors)........................................... 82 
10.2.8 PWCTR4 (C3h): Power Control 4 (in Idle mode/ 8-colors) .................................................... 82 
10.2.9 PWCTR5 (C4h): Power Control 5 (in Partial mode/ full-colors) ............................................. 82 
10.2.10 VMCTR1 (C5h): VCOM Control 1........................................................................................ 82 
10.2.11 VMOFCTR (C7h): VCOM Offset Control ............................................................................. 82 
10.2.12 WRID2 (D1h): Write ID2 Value ............................................................................................ 82 
10.2.13 WRID3 (D2h): Write ID3 Value ............................................................................................ 82 
10.2.14 NVFCTR1 (D9h): NVM Control Status................................................................................. 82 
10.2.15 NVFCTR2 (DEh): NVM Read Command............................................................................. 82 
10.2.16 NVFCTR3 (DFh): NVM Write Command ............................................................................. 82 
10.2.17 GMCTRP1 (E0h): Gamma (‘+’polarity) Correction Characteristics Setting ......................... 82 
10.2.18 GMCTRN1 (E1h): Gamma ‘-’polarity Correction Characteristics Setting ............................ 82 
10.2.19 GCV(FCh): Gate Pump Clock Frequency Variable ............................................................. 82 
11  Power Sturcture .................................................................................. 82 
11.1 Driver IC Operating Voltage Specification............................................................82 
11.2 Power Booster Circuit ..........................................................................................82 
12  Gamma Structure................................................................................ 82 
12.1 Structure of Grayscale Amplifier ..........................................................................82 
12.2 Gamma Voltage Formula (Positive/ Negative Polarity) ........................................82 
13  Example Connection with Panel Direction and Different Resolution
 
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13.1 Application of Connection with Panel Direction....................................................82 
13.2 Application of Connection with Different Resolution.............................................82 
13.3 Microprocessor Interface Applications .................................................................82 
13.3.1 8080-Series MCU Interface for 8-bit Data Bus (P68=0, IM2, IM1, IM0=”100”)...................... 82 
13.3.2 8080-Series MCU Interface for 16-bit Data Bus (P68=0, IM2, IM1, IM0=”101”).................... 82 
13.3.3 8080-Series MCU Interface for 9-bit Data Bus (P68=0, IM2, IM1, IM0=”110”)...................... 82 
13.3.4 8080-Series MCU Interface for 18-bit Data Bus (P68=0, IM2, IM1, IM0=”111”).................... 82 
13.3.5 6800-Series MCU Interface for 8-bit Data Bus (P68=1, IM2, IM1, IM0=”100”)...................... 82 
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13.3.6 6800-Series MCU Interface for 16-bit Data Bus (P68=1, IM2, IM1, IM0=”101”).................... 82 
13.3.7 6800-Series MCU Interface for 9-bit Data Bus (P68=1, IM2, IM1, IM0=”110”)...................... 82 
13.3.8 6800-Series MCU Interface for 18-bit Data Bus (P68=1, IM2, IM1, IM0=”111”).................... 82 
13.3..9 3-Line Serial MCU Interface (IM2, IM1, IM0=”000”, SPI4W=0) ............................................ 82 
13.3.10 4-Line Serial MCU Interface (IM2, IM1, IM0=”000”, SPI4W=1) ........................................... 82 
14  Revision History ................................................................................. 82 
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LIST OF FIGURES 
Figure 1 Parallel interface timing characteristics (8080 series MCU interface)............................................... 31 
Figure 2 Rising and falling timing for input and output signal.......................................................................... 32 
Figure 3 Chip selection (CSX) timing .............................................................................................................. 32 
Figure 4 Write-to-read and read-to-write timing............................................................................................... 32 
Figure 5 Parallel Interface Timing Characteristics (6800-Series MCU Interface) ........................................... 33 
Figure 6 3-line serial interface timing............................................................................................................... 35 
Figure 7 4-line serial interface timing............................................................................................................... 36 
Figure 8 8080-series WRX protocol ................................................................................................................ 39 
Figure 9 8080-series parallel bus protocol, write to register or display RAM .................................................. 39 
Figure 10 8080-series RDX protocol ............................................................................................................... 40 
Figure 11 8080-series parallel bus protocol, read data from register or display RAM .................................... 40 
Figure 12 6800-Series Write Protocol ............................................................................................................. 42 
Figure 13 6800-series parallel bus protocol, write to register or display RAM ................................................ 42 
Figure 14 6800-series read protocol................................................................................................................ 43 
Figure 15 6800-series parallel bus protocol, read data form register or display RAM .................................... 43 
Figure 16 Serial interface data stream format ................................................................................................. 45 
Figure 17 3-line serial interface write protocol (write to register with control bit in transmission) ................... 45 
Figure 18 4-line serial interface write protocol (write to register with control bit in transmission) ................... 45 
Figure 19 3-line serial interface read protocol ................................................................................................. 46 
Figure 20 4-line serial interface read protocol ................................................................................................. 47 
Figure 21 Serial bus protocol, write mode–interrupted by RESX.................................................................... 48 
Figure 22 Serial bus protocol, write mode–interrupted by CSX ...................................................................... 48 
Figure 23 Write interrupts recovery (serial interface) ...................................................................................... 49 
Figure 24 Write interrupts recovery (both serial and parallel Interface) .......................................................... 49 
Figure 25 Serial interface pause protocol (pause by CSX) ............................................................................. 50 
Figure 26 Parallel bus pause protocol (paused by CSX) ................................................................................ 50 
Figure 27 Display data RAM organization ....................................................................................................... 67 
Figure 28 Data streaming order....................................................................................................................... 75 
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