128x296 3-color ePaper Display

Part Number: CFAP128296E0-0290

128x296 ePaper display module with 3-colors, White, Yellow, Black. This ePaper display module is perfect for attention-grabbing signage, electronic labeling and many other cool applications that require very low power and a slow refresh rate.

This 3-color ePaper display is a TFT active matrix electrophoretic display with interface and a reference system design.
The 2.9" active area contains 128x296 pixels and has 1-bit white/black and 1-bit yellow full display capabilities. An integrated circuit contains a gate buffer, source buffer, interface, timing control logic, oscillator, DC-DC, SRAM, LUT, VCOM, and border are supplied with each module.

*This ePaper display DOES NOT support partial updates.

Features

High Contrast
High Reflectance
Ultra-Wide Viewing Angle
Ultra-Low Power Consumption
Pure Reflective Mode
Bi-Stable Display
Commercial Temperature Range
Landscape or Portrait Mode
Antiglare Hard-Coated Front-Surface
Low Current Deep Sleep Mode
On-Chip Display RAM
Waveform Stored in On-Chip OTP
Serial Peripheral Interface Available
On-Chip Oscillator
On-Chip Booster and Regulator Control for Generating VCOM, Gate and Source Driving Voltage
I2C Signal Master Interface to Read External Temperature Sensor

Use our free ePaper software to prepare your bitmap image for this display.

Adapter / Breakout Board
Want to get this display up and running quickly with an Arduino or Seeeduino? We have this ePaper Adapter Board that makes connecting our ePaper simple and fast.

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

2.87"

Active Area	Width	Height
millimeters	29.06	66.9
inches	1.14	2.63

Optional Connectors

CS050Z24GA0

Flexible Cable (FFC/FPC)	length
millimeters	14.3
inches	0.563

Weight	6.8g
Pin Count	24

Optical Characteristics
Optical Characteristics

View Angle Ultra-Wide°

Foreground Color Black / Yellow

Background Color White
Electrical Specification
Electrical Specifications

Supply Voltage for Logic Minimum 2.3V

Supply Voltage for Logic Maximum 3.6V

Supply Voltage for Logic Typical 3.3V

Module Connector Pitch 0.5mm
Environmental
Environmental

Operating Temperatures min max

Celsius 0° 40°

Fahrenheit 32° 104°

Storage Temperatures min max

Celsius -25° 60°

Fahrenheit -13° 140°

Humidity min max

Non-condensing 40% 70%
Electronics
Electronics

Interface SPI
Datasheets

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CFAP128296E0-0290 Datasheet
Files and Downloads

folder_zip Software Source - Arduino/Seeeduino Demonstration Sketch
picture_as_pdf Hardware Design - CFA10084 Schematic
link Fork this on Github

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

Storage Temperatures	min	max
Celsius	-25°	60°
Fahrenheit	-13°	140°

Humidity	min	max
Non-condensing	40%	70%

Additional Options
Pin Table
Change Notices

Additional Options

Purchase these ePaper Displays in a development bundle and save time! They come completely assembled and ready to go.

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.

Part Change Notice #11091: No Longer Stocking Color ePapers

Products Affected:	CFAP400300C0-0420, CFAP104212E0-0213, CFAP128296E0-0290, CFAP128296E0-E2-1, CFAP128296E0-E2-2, CFAP152152B0-0154, CFAP152152B0-E2-1, CFAP152152B0-E2-2, CFAP104212E0-E2-2, CFAP104212E0-E2-1, CFAP400300C0-E2-2, CFAP400300C0-E2-1
Date Issued:	June 25, 2021
Summary:	No Longer Stocking Color ePapers
Description:	Once the current inventory has been depleted, this product will no longer be offered by Crystalfontz.
Reason:	Crystalfontz is no longer stocking color ePapers due to the shelf-life and storage requirements.