Printed E-Paper Displays
The Lowest Power Displays In The World?
Printed e-paper displays utilize electrochromic reflective technology, offering excellent visibility with very low angle dependency. These displays are ultra-low power, characterized by semi-bistability. This means that power is primarily consumed during display transitions, with only occasional refresh pulses required, typically occurring once every 5 minutes.
What is a Printed E-Paper Display?
A printed e-paper display, also known as a printed electronic paper display or simply e-paper display, is a type of electronic display technology that mimics the appearance of ink on paper. It utilizes electronic ink (e-ink) or similar materials to create text and images that are highly readable and can be updated electronically.
Key Features
Low Power Consumption: E-paper displays consume power only when the image changes. Once an image is displayed, it can be maintained without any power consumption, unlike traditional LCD or LED displays that require continuous power.
High Contrast and Readability: E-paper displays mimic the appearance of ink on paper, providing high contrast and readability even in bright sunlight. This makes them ideal for e-readers and outdoor signage.
Flexible and Lightweight: Printed e-paper displays can be made on flexible substrates, allowing them to be lightweight and potentially foldable or conformable. This flexibility opens up possibilities for new form factors and applications.
Wide Viewing Angle: E-paper displays typically offer a wide viewing angle, similar to paper. This means the content remains visible and readable from various angles without distortion.
Bi-Stable Technology: E-paper displays are based on bi-stable technology, meaning they retain the displayed image without continuous power. This makes them energy-efficient and suitable for applications where power conservation is crucial.
Durable and Long-lasting: E-paper displays are durable and can withstand a high number of image updates over their lifetime. They are also resistant to image burn-in, a common issue with traditional display technologies.
Reflective Display Technology: E-paper displays use reflected light rather than emitting light like traditional displays. This reduces eye strain and makes them suitable for prolonged reading.
Customizable Designs: Printed e-paper displays can be easily customized in terms of size, shape, and colour. They can be integrated into various products and surfaces, enabling innovative design possibilities.
Thin & flexible e-paper with endless design freedom
We’ve moved past the era of unattractive segmented LCDs and LEDs. Now is the time to explore visually captivating alternatives. Let’s experiment with diverse shapes, forms, and colours—all while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Most energy-efficient printed e-paper displays on the market
Entering the nanowatt power era—ideal for battery-driven or battery-less IoT devices that demand ultra-low power consumption. This breakthrough technology opens doors to efficient and sustainable solutions for a wide range of applications in the Internet Of Things (IOT), enabling longer battery life and environmental friendliness.
Cost-effective production
Opting for our e-paper displays not only lowers costs at the component and system levels but also enables ultra-low-cost mass production through efficient roll-to-roll screen-printing processes. This approach offers significant savings while maintaining high-quality performance.
CDS Printed E-Paper Displays in Action!
E-Paper Display Features
- Ultra-low power
- Low operating voltage
- Reflective
- No viewing angle dependency
- Long refresh time
- Flexible
- Environmentally friendly
Are you prepared to begin?
The E-Paper Display Kit is the ideal way to get started with our technology. Try it today!
Segment E-Paper Display Kit
Assess the capabilities of the ultra-low-power, thin, and flexible printed e-paper displays. Each e-paper display kit includes various display designs, a manual display driver, and an e-paper display driver equipped with an I2C interface.
Applications
Medical
- Pregnancy Testers
- STD Testers
- Respiratory Testers
- Medical Timers for inserted devices
- Battery operated hand sanitizer dispensers
Measurement
- Human Thermometers
- Oxygen Psi Sensor for Tanks
- Cooking Timers for Gas and Electric BBQ Grills
- Shipment Shock Failure Device which attaches to product box or pallet
Security
- Electronic Door Locking System for Homes
- Security code on credit cards
- RF Duplicator System for temporary key fobs and key cards or ID badges
Agriculture
- Temp & Humidity Logger for agricultural vehicles or equipment
Security
- Electronic Door Locking System for Homes
- Security code on credit cards
- RF Duplicator System for temporary key fobs and key cards or ID badges
Consumer goods
- Robotic Chess Game LOGO
- LEGO – small icon for Lego set pieces
- Home Cleaner Robots
Retail
- Updatable Price tags
- Store sale signs for shelf edge etc.
- Updatable grocery stores produce pricing
- Movable roadside signs such as those showing fuel prices
- Order Code / QR Code Labels for reusable e-labels such as for warehouse order picking
- Shipment Tracking Labels
- Product authentication labels
Wearables
- Various Wrist bands, such as baseball Pitch Codes Communicator
Recommended Driving Scheme
Fundamentally the displays are very straightforward to drive. A positive voltage (in reference to the counter electrode) turns ON the display segment, while a negative voltage (or shortening the work and counter electrode) turns OFF the segment. A higher voltage level enables a faster switching speed, while a lower voltage enables a longer lifetime. Typically, a good trade-off between lifetime and switch speed is to use ±1,5V across the segment. However, the displays achieve full contrast down to 1V.
If switching speed is not an issue, it is recommended to keep the voltage to a minimum. Higher voltage is optional for devices with shorter lifetime requirements. Turn OFF voltage should typically be kept the same as turn ON voltage (but with the opposite polarity) but if a longer switching time is acceptable, it is possible to shorten (≈0V) the counter electrode and the work electrode to turn the segment OFF (Driving scheme E). Below follows a few different driving schemes suggestions.
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