5.81″ E-ink displays

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5.81″ E-ink displays
5.8 inch BW iTC E ink Display by Pervasive
5.8 inch BWR iTC E ink Display by Pervasive

How to

Application

  • Internet of Things
  • Electronic shelf labels
  • Identification & Access
  • 1D/2D barcode
  • Smart Tags
  • Reusable Transit Item
Outline(mm) (HxVxT) 57.8 x 150.9 x 2.5
Active Area (mm) 49.408 x 138.96
Resolution (pixel) 256 x 720
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.193 x 0.193
Pixel Density (dpi) 134

The different types of E ink imaging film

E ink film typeTemperature rangeColorsOperating
temperature		Storage
temperature		Remark
AuroraZero aboveblack, white
(BW)		0°C to +50°C-20°C to +60°CStandard monochrome display for most indoor operating conditions.
Support fast updates.
Aurora -25Freezerblack, white
(BW)		-25°C to +30°C-25°C to +60°CSuitable for freezing operating conditions.
Wide TemperatureWideblack, white
(BW)		-15°C to +60°C
(Fast Update: 0°C to +50°C)		-25°C to +70°CNew generation of our unique monochrome display and support fast updates.
Spectra RedZero aboveblack, white, red
(BWR)		0°C to +40°C-25°C to +60°C3-colors pigments inside.
Taking longer time to complete a refresh.
Spectra 4Zero aboveblack, white, red, yellow
(BWRY)		0°C to +40°C-25°C to +60°CNew generation of color display upgraded by BWR to provide additional yellow.

Driver comparison of iTC and eTC

Driver type
iTC (internal timing controller)
eTC (external timing controller)
EPD with host board
EPD with host board
Waveform location
iTC waveform
eTC waveform
Driving waveformEmbedded in driver IC (CoG)Controlled by MCU
Customization / Design flexibility
NormalHigher
Design-in effortEasierNormal
Power consumptionNormalLower
Explanation


  • The driving waveforms (LUTs, lookup tables) have been pre-programmed in the driver IC. Developers just need to send image data and update command to complete the screen refresh.

  • If developers need special support to change the waveforms, extra LUTs can be sent externally.




  • Following our driving guide, developers can fully control the driving flow and stage from the MCU.

  • Developers need to send converted image data at each specific stage.

  • Taking longer time to design-in.

  • Longer initial, power-up and power-off periods. (500ms above)

Technical Details/Specs

Model Name E2581CS0B1
Driver IC Internal driving (iTC)
Product Specification 5.81 inch Monochrome EPD Panel (E2581CS0B1) (pdf - 1004.35Kb)
Driving Document Application Note for 5.8 inches monochrome (pdf - 792.06Kb)
Development Kits EPD Extension Kit Gen 3 (EXT3-1)
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Model Name E2581PS0B1
Driver IC Internal driving (iTC)
Product Specification 5.81 inch Monochrome EPD Panel (E2581PS0B1) Fast Update embedded (pdf - 2.34Mb)
Driving Document Application Note for 5.81 inch fast update (pdf - 959.9Kb)
Development Kits EPD Extension Kit Gen 3 (EXT3-1)
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Model Name E2581KS061
Driver IC Internal driving (iTC)
Product Specification 5.81 inch Monochrome EPD Panel (E2581KS061) wide temperature with Fast Update embedded (pdf - 2.15Mb)
Driving Document Application Note for 5.81 inch of wide temperature EPD (pdf - 1.06Mb)
Development Kits EPD Extension Kit Gen 3 (EXT3-1)
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Model Name E2581JS0B1
Driver IC Internal driving (iTC)
Product Specification 5.81 inch Spectra EPD Panel (E2581JS0B1) (pdf - 1.56Mb)
Driving Document Application Note for 5.81 inch Spectra (pdf - 687.65Kb)
Development Kits EPD Extension Kit Gen 3 (EXT3-1)
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