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ePaper Display - 2.9", Red + 3-Level Grayscale

Part Number: CFAP128296B0-0290

This 2.9 inch 128x296 ePaper module is a great choice where low power consumption is essential. After the bi-stable ePaper glass displays an image, the image remains indefinitely without additional power, making it a perfect highly readable low energy display for your product.

Built-in voltage generation requires only a few external components. Ultra thin with a depth of 1.18 mm and weight of only 7.35 grams, epaper has an obvious advantage over other display technologies for small handheld battery operated devices or devices powered by solar. Epaper displays are rapidly growing in popularity for store shelf labels and can be scanned by a barcode reader.

Wide viewing angle, highly readable from any direction.
Supports 4 wire SPI for communications
In a bright area, the anti-glare hard coated display is still easy to read.
Bi-stable image displays without any flickering.
Long lifetime: ~5 years / ~1M updates.

For a quick demonstration use our sample code on the Datasheets & Files tab to display your own images. Our open-source demonstration code runs directly on a low cost Seeeduino (3.3v Arduino clone) .

Physical Characteristics

Column Dots x Row Dots

128 x 296

Module Overall	width	height	depth
millimeters	36.7	79	1.18
inches	1.45	3.11	0.05
*width / height does not include Foldable Tab

Diagonal Dimension

2.9"

Active Area	Width	Height
millimeters	29.06	66.85
inches	1.14	2.63

Dot Size	Width	Height
millimeters	0.227	0.226
inches	0.0089	0.0089

Dot Pitch	Width	Height
millimeters	0.227	0.226
inches	0.0089	0.0089

Weight

7.35g

Optical Characteristics
Optical Characteristics

Glass Type e ink

Polarizer Reflective

Sunlight Readable Yes

Foreground Color 3-level grayscale + red

Background Color white
Electrical Specification
Electrical Specifications

Supply Voltage for Logic Minimum 3V

Supply Voltage for Logic Maximum 3.6V

Supply Voltage for Logic Typical 3.3V
Environmental
Environmental

Operating Temperatures min max

Celsius 0° 40°

Fahrenheit 32° 104°

Storage Temperatures min max

Celsius -25° 70°

Fahrenheit -13° 158°

Humidity min max

Non-condensing 0% 90%
Electronics
Electronics

Interface SPI
Datasheets

picture_as_pdf
CFAP128296B0-0290 Datasheet Release 2016-06-24.pdf
Files and Downloads

folder_zip Software Source - Sample Arduino Sketch and Bitmap Conversion Utility
picture_as_pdf 1 to 1 Template - CFAP128296B0-0290 1 to 1 Module Outline

Operating Temperatures	min	max
Celsius	0°	40°
Fahrenheit	32°	104°

Storage Temperatures	min	max
Celsius	-25°	70°
Fahrenheit	-13°	158°

Humidity	min	max
Non-condensing	0%	90%

Change Notices

Part Change Notice #11378: Global Demand Increasing Lead Times on ePaper Modules.

Products Affected:	CFAP200200A0-0154, CFAP104212B0-0213, CFAP104212A0-0213, CFAP128296B0-0290, CFAP128296A0-0290, CFAP122250A0-0213, CFAP128296C0-0290, CFAP128296D0-E1-2, CFAP122250A0-E1-2, CFAP122250A0-E1-1, CFAP128296C0-E1-1, CFAP128296C0-E1-2, CFAP128296D0-E1-1, CFAP176264A0-0270, CFAP176264A0-E1-1, CFAP176264A0-E1-2, CFAP104212C0-0213, CFAP104212C0-E1-1, CFAP104212C0-E1-2, CFAP152152A0-0154, CFAP152152A0-E1-1, CFAP152152A0-E1-2, CFAP200200A1-0154, CFAP176264B0-0270, CFAP640384A0-0750, CFAP400300C0-0420, CFAP104212D0-0213, CFAP400300B0-0420, CFAP104212E0-0213, CFAP600448A0-0583, CFAP176264A0-E2-1, CFAP200200A1-E2-2, CFAP176264A0-E2-2, CFAP128296E0-0290, CFAP128296E0-E2-1, CFAP128296E0-E2-2, CFAP122250A0-E2-2, CFAP122250A0-E2-1, CFAP128296C0-E2-2, CFAP152152C0-0154, CFAP152152C0-E2-1, CFAP152152C0-E2-2, CFAP152152B0-0154, CFAP152152B0-E2-1, CFAP152152B0-E2-2, CFAP128296C0-E2-1, CFAP152152A0-E2-1, CFAP152152A0-E2-2, CFAP400300A0-0420, CFAP400300A0-E2-1, CFAP400300A0-E2-2, CFAP104212C0-E2-2, CFAP104212C0-E2-1, CFAP104212D0-E2-2, CFAP104212D0-E2-1, CFAP104212E0-E2-2, CFAP104212E0-E2-1, CFAP176264B0-E2-2, CFAP176264B0-E2-1, CFAP128296D0-E2-1, CFAP128296D0-E2-2, CFAP400300C0-E2-2, CFAP400300C0-E2-1, CFAP400300B0-E2-2, CFAP400300B0-E2-1, CFAP600448A0-E2-2, CFAP600448A0-E2-1, CFAP640384A0-E2-2, CFAP640384A0-E2-1, CFAP200200A3-0154, CFAP200200A3-E2-1, CFAP200200A3-E2-2, CFAP400300B1-0420, CFAP400300B1-E2-1, CFAP400300B1-E2-2, CFAP122250A2-0213, CFAP122250A2-E2, CFAP122250A2-E2-2, CFAP200200A5-0154, CFAP104212D1-0213, CFAP200200A5-E2, CFAP200200A5-E2-2, CFAP104212D1-E2, CFAP104212D1-E2-2
Date Issued:	March 2, 2026
Summary:	Global Demand Increasing Lead Times on ePaper Modules.
Description:	Due to increased global demand for AI chips, semiconductor fabricators are prioritizing AI chip production, which is sidelining display controller manufacturing. Crystalfontz is currently experiencing extended lead times of six months or more on products utilizing EPD display controllers. We request that POs are placed well in advance and forecasts are provided to us so that we plan accordingly. We are actively monitoring the situation and working to reduce the impact this may have on customers.
Reason:	Global semiconductor fabrication capacity constraints driven by AI chip demand have significantly reduced display controller production allocations across the industry. This is an industry-wide condition outside of Crystalfontz's control.
Impact:	Extended lead times of up to six months on affected EPD products Additional display controller types may be impacted as the situation evolves Product availability is subject to change
Availability:	Contact Crystalfontz Support for up-to-date information by emailing support@crystalfontz.com. Customers who can provide purchase forecasts or updated order projections are strongly encouraged to do so.

Product Update #10707: (New Product) CFAP128296B0-0290

New Product:	CFAP128296B0-0290
Date Issued:	June 24, 2016
Summary:	(New Product) CFAP128296B0-0290
Description:	ePaper: ePaper 2.9" Graphic Display, 128x296, Red + 3-Level Grayscale