Title: Timing Controller Solutions for Pervasive Displays 4.41″ and 7.4″ Classification: Confidential
Panels – Developer's Guide
Revision: D
Reference: 0874/13-MK
Status: Approved
Department: Solutions
File name: TCS-P_DevelopersGuide_rD
Date: 2013-08-09
Table of Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Supported Display Panels..........................................................................................................................3
1.2 Features.........................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Characteristics..............................................................................................................................................3
2 Outline.....................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 TCon................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 TCon Module.................................................................................................................................................5
3 Electrical Characteristics.....................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings.......................................................................................................................6
3.2 Operating Conditions...................................................................................................................................6
3.3 TCM Supply Current Characteristics.........................................................................................................6
3.4 DC Characteristics........................................................................................................................................7
4 Display Refresh Time............................................................................................................................................7
5 TCon Hands-on.......................................................................................................................................................8
5.1 TCon Integration...........................................................................................................................................8
5.2 TCM Interconnection....................................................................................................................................8
5.3 TCM Power On...............................................................................................................................................8
5.4 Image Slot.....................................................................................................................................................9
5.5 Interface.........................................................................................................................................................9
5.6 Command Description..............................................................................................................................10
5.6.1 Upload Image Data..........................................................................................................................12
5.6.1.1 UploadImageData....................................................................................................................12
5.6.1.2 ResetDataPointer....................................................................................................................12
5.6.1.3 DisplayUpdate..........................................................................................................................13
5.6.2 Device Info.........................................................................................................................................13
5.6.2.1 GetDeviceInfo...........................................................................................................................13
5.6.2.2 GetDeviceId...............................................................................................................................14
5.6.3 System Info........................................................................................................................................14
5.6.3.1 GetSystemInfo..........................................................................................................................14
5.6.3.2 GetSystemVersionCode..........................................................................................................14
5.6.4 Sensor Data.......................................................................................................................................15
5.6.4.1 ReadSensorData......................................................................................................................15
6 EPD File Format..................................................................................................................................................16
6.1 Header.........................................................................................................................................................16
6.2 Image Data.................................................................................................................................................17
6.2.1 Pixel Data Format Type 2................................................................................................................17
6.2.2 Pixel Data Format Type 4................................................................................................................19
7 Revision History..................................................................................................................................................22
8 Legal Information...............................................................................................................................................23
8.1 Disclaimers.................................................................................................................................................23
9 Contact Information...........................................................................................................................................24
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Title: Timing Controller Solutions for Pervasive Displays 4.41″ and 7.4″ Classification: Confidential
Panels – Developer's Guide
Revision: D
Reference: 0874/13-MK
Status: Approved
Department: Solutions
File name: TCS-P_DevelopersGuide_rD
Date: 2013-08-09
1
Introduction
E-paper Timing Controller Solutions provide timing controller (TCon) functionalities for Pervasive Dis-
plays' large size panels (4.41″ and 7.4″). Solution for each of the panels provides identical functional-
ity, command set and physical interface. Offered as a chip only (Timing Controller – TC) or as fully-as-
sembled PCB module (Timing Controller Module – TCM), the solution allows a quick and easy integra-
tion with your host system, minimizing the cost and time-to-market.
TCon (as well as TCM) can be connected to a host microsystem via fast and reliable Serial Peripheral
Interface (SPI). TCon is controlling both the source and gate drivers, composing waveforms required to
generate high quality images on the display.
1.1
Supported Display Panels
Display Type
4.41″
7.4″ (v110 FPL)
7.4″ (v220 FPL)
Display Part #
TET044AS013
TEW074AT012
NEW074AT014
Display Resolution Display Density
400×300 px
480×800 px
480×800 px
113 dpi
126 dpi
126 dpi
TC-P441_v1.1
TC-P74-110_v1.1
TC-P74-220_v1.1
TCon Module Part # TCon Part #
TCM-P441_v1.1
TCM-P74-110_v1.1
TCM-P74-220_v1.1
1.2
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Features
Temperature compensation
SPI interface to host
SPI (slave device) with additional /TC_EN and /TC_BUSY lines
1-bit color (black and white)
Temperature compensation
Internal image buffer retains content during system power down
1.3
Characteristics
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From 2.7 to 3.3 V supply voltage
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From 0 to 50 °C operating temperature range
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Title: Timing Controller Solutions for Pervasive Displays 4.41″ and 7.4″ Classification: Confidential
Panels – Developer's Guide
Revision: D
Reference: 0874/13-MK
Status: Approved
Department: Solutions
File name: TCS-P_DevelopersGuide_rD
Date: 2013-08-09
2.2
TCon Module
a'
b
a
Figure 2.2: TCM-P441 Outline
Module
TCM-P441
TCM-P74-**0
Dimensions (mm)
a
45.5
35.0
a'
4.0
–
b
62.0
148
a
Figure 2.3: TCM-P74-**0 Outline
Table 2.2: TCM physical dimensions
NOTE
TCM features solder pads for overvoltage protection 3.6 V Zener diode (D11). The diode is
by default not mounted to limit the TCM current consumption. If required, the diode can be
mounted in the designated spot at the Customer's own account. The diode placement is
marked orange on the figures 2.2 and 2.3. MpicoSys recommends using BZX384 3V6
diode. This will increase the average current consumption by 1 mA during all operations.
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Outline
b
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