Overview
Segmented Displays
Ink In Motion
Prototype Kits
 




High Resolution Active Matrix Displays made with E Ink's Vizplex Imaging Film have a number of distinctive benefits over existing technologies. Commonly referred to as Electronic Paper Displays, EPD displays are reflective and can be easily read in bright sunlight or dimly lit environments while being able to be seen at virtually any angle - an experience that is just like paper.

The black and white ink-on-paper look, combined with a resolution in excess of most competitive display technologies, EPDs give the display an appearance similar to that of the most widely read material on the planet - newspaper. Because the display uses power only when an image is changed, E Ink displays have extended battery life over other types of displays. The unique technology also results in a compact and lightweight form factor making it ideal for highly portable applications.

Specifications:

Optical
White State :    40% (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 6:1 (Min)
Viewing Angle: Near 180º
Grayscale Capability: 3-bit or 4-bit (8 or 16 gray levels)
Typical Image Update Time: <1s (grayscale mode)
280 ms (1-bit mode)
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range: 0º—50º C
Storage Temperature Range: -25º—70º C
Display Subsystem
Multiple Display Options and configurations for example display sizes
below: Contact your Regional Account Manager for full display options.
Mechanical / Dimensional - 9.7" Display
Pixel Count: 1200 x 825 (SVGA)
Active Area: 202.9 x 139.5 mm
246.38 mm (9.7") diagonal
Display Thickness: 1.2 mm
DPI: 150
Mechanical / Dimensional - 8" Display
Pixel Count: 1024 x 768
Active Area: 162.6 x 121.9 mm
203.2 mm (8") diagonal
Display Thickness: 1.2 mm
DPI: 160
Mechanical / Dimensional - 6" Display
Pixel Count: 800 x 600
Active Area: 122.4 x 90.6 mm
152.3 mm (6") diagonal
Display Thickness: 1.2 mm
DPI: 166
Mechanical / Dimensional - 5" Display
Pixel Count: 800 x 600
Active Area: 101.5 x 76.12 mm
126.9 mm (5") diagonal
Display Thickness: 1.2 mm
DPI: 200

Applications

E Ink High Resolution Displays are ideal for applications including:

  • eTextbooks
  • eMagzines
  • eDictionaries
  • eNewspapers
  • Cellphones
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • Digital Cameras
  • Digital Albums
  • ATM / Kiosks
  • Wearable Displays
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    AM EPD Kit -
    Create Your Own Prototype


    The above photo shows a simple prototype e-reader application that was assembled from the components included in the prototype kit, packaged in a two-piece acrylic case. This prototype weighs under 150 grams (about the same as a thin magazine), is only 7.2 mm thick, and is powered by the internal Li-ion battery pack that is included in the kit. Users can load content onto the device through the MMC card slot.