World Trade Plaza south side, Fuhong Rd, Futian District
Shenzhen, China, 518000
[email protected]
https://waveshare.com/
Am Ostbahnhof 3
Niedersachsen
Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Deutschland, 38678
[email protected]
https://eckstein-shop.de
GTIN: | 4060137036606 |
HAN: | 29926 |
Category: | E-Ink / E-Paper |
Shipping weight: | 0,02 kg |
Item weight: | 0,01 kg |
Dimensions ( Length × Width × Height ): | 10,30 × 7,85 × 1,00 cm |
Waveshare 4.2 Inch E-Paper Display (G) – High-Resolution E-Ink Display
The Waveshare 4.2 Inch E-Paper Display (G) is a power-saving display with a resolution of 400 × 300 pixels and color representation in red, yellow, black, and white. The display requires no backlight and retains the last image even during a power outage.
Main Features
- Paper-like Display: Reflective display, requires no backlight.
- Ultra-low Power Consumption: Power is only needed for updates.
- SPI Interface: Easy connection to Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Arduino, STM32, etc.
- Onboard Voltage Converter: Compatible with 3.3V and 5V microcontrollers.
- Wide Viewing Angle: Viewing angle of up to 170°.
Versions
- 4.2 Inch E-Paper (G): Raw display without driver board.
- 4.2 Inch E-Paper Module (G): With driver board, easy integration into microcontrollers.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Details |
---|---|
Operating Voltage | 3.3V (display only), 3.3V / 5V (with driver board) |
Display Color | Red/Yellow/Black/White |
Interface | 3-wire SPI, 4-wire SPI |
Grayscale | 2 |
Dimensions (display only) | 91.00 × 77.00 × 1.00 mm |
Dimensions (with driver board) | 103.0 × 78.5 mm |
Display Size | 84.8 × 63.6 mm |
Pixel Density | 0.212 × 0.212 mm |
Resolution | 400 × 300 pixels |
Viewing Angle | >170° |
Full Update Time | 21s |
Power Consumption During Update | < 30mW |
Standby Current | <0.01µA (virtually none) |
Onboard SPI Interface
For connection to microcontrollers like Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Arduino, and STM32.
Pin | Function |
---|---|
VCC | Power Supply (3.3V / 5V input) |
GND | Ground |
DIN | SPI MOSI Pin |
CLK | SPI SCK Pin |
CS | SPI Chip Select, Low Active |
DC | Data/Command Selection (High for data, Low for commands) |
RST | External Reset, Low Active |
BUSY | Busy Status Output Pin |
Advantages of E-Paper Technology
- Electronic Ink: Uses microencapsulation electrophoresis technology for natural display.
- No Flicker: No blue light, no eye strain.
- Wide Viewing Angle: Up to 170° field of view.
- Retains Image Without Power: Remains visible even without power supply.
Applications
- Price Tags
- Shelf Labels
- Industrial Displays
- Name Badges for Conferences
Package Contents
- 1 × 4.2 Inch E-Paper Display (G)
- 1 × PH2.0 8PIN Cable (for module version)
Dimensions
Weight: 0.014 kg
Wiki
Manufacturer according to GPSR
Waveshare International Limited, World Trade Plaza south side, Fuhong Rd, Futian District, 518000 Shenzhen, China, [email protected], https://waveshare.com/
Responsible person according to GPSR
Eckstein GmbH, Am Ostbahnhof 3, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Niedersachsen, Deutschland, [email protected], https://eckstein-shop.de