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      5.83 inch ePaper display
      Part Number: CFAP600448A0-0583
         Looking for an ePaper display for your Arduino? This one will work with Arduino, Seeeduino or any others that are based on the Arduino platform.

Large, high-contrast ePaper display in black and white. This 600x448 epd screen is perfect for applications that require very little power and don't need to refresh very often, such as name tags, electronic shelf labels, or any other semi-permanent labeling.

The only time this eink display needs power, is when you're updating the screen; otherwise, you can literally disconnect it from its power source and it will continue to show your image on-screen.

*This ePaper display module does not support partial updates.

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.

 square_foot Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics

        Column Dots x Row Dots
            600 x 448

    Module Overall        width
        height
        depth
		  
        millimeters
        125.4
        99.5
        1.18
    
        inches
        4.94
        3.92
        0.05
    
*width / height does not include Foldable Tab

        Diagonal Dimension
            5.83"

    Active Area        Width
        Height
		  
        millimeters
        118.8
        88.26
    
        inches
        4.68
        3.48
    
    Dot Pitch        Width
        Height
		  
        millimeters
        0.197
        0.198
    
        inches
        0.0078
        0.0078
    
        Optional Connectors
            CS050Z24GA0

    Flexible Cable (FFC/FPC)        length
		  
        millimeters
        24
    
        inches
        0.945
    
        Weight
            28g
Pin Count
            24

 visibility Optical Characteristics
Optical Characteristics

        View Angle
            Ultra-Wide°

        Foreground Color
            Black
Background Color
            White

 electric_bolt 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

        Supply Current Maximum
            10mA
Module Connector Pitch
            0.5mm

 nature Environmental
Environmental

    Operating Temperatures        min
        max
		  
        Celsius
        0°
        50°
    
        Fahrenheit
        32°
        122°
    
    Storage Temperatures        min
        max
		  
        Celsius
        -25°
        70°
    
        Fahrenheit
        -13°
        158°
    
    Humidity        min
        max
		  
        Non-condensing
        40%
        70%
    
 cable Electronics
Electronics

        Interface
            SPI

 picture_as_pdf Datasheets
picture_as_pdfCFAP600448A0-0583 Datasheet

 download Files and Downloads
folder_zip Software Source - Arduino Demo / Bring Up Sketch
picture_as_pdf Hardware Design - CFA10084 Schematic
picture_as_pdf Other Document - ePaper Getting Started Guide
link Fork this on Github
 assured_workload Compliance Documents
 picture_as_pdf Declaration of Conformity RoHS2 
 picture_as_pdf Declaration of Conformity REACH

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Price: $74.36

            Quantity
            Unit Price
        
            1
            $74.36

            10
            $64.65

            20
            $62.26

            50 *
            $59.88

            100 *
            $59.40

            200 *
            $58.90

            500 *
            $58.43

            1000 *
            $57.95

40 Units In-Stock & Ready To Ship
 Pricing is subject to change.
* Contact us about potential lead times.
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						ePaper Adapter Board
Faster development $11.68 ea.

						24 Position, 0.5mm Pitch, Gold, FCC FPC ZIF Connector
Add 5 ZIF Connectors $0.97 ea.

Module Overall	width	height	depth
millimeters	125.4	99.5	1.18
inches	4.94	3.92	0.05
*width / height does not include Foldable Tab

Active Area	Width	Height
millimeters	118.8	88.26
inches	4.68	3.48

Dot Pitch	Width	Height
millimeters	0.197	0.198
inches	0.0078	0.0078

Flexible Cable (FFC/FPC)	length
millimeters	24
inches	0.945

Operating Temperatures	min	max
Celsius	0°	50°
Fahrenheit	32°	122°

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

Humidity	min	max
Non-condensing	40%	70%

Quantity	Unit Price
1	$74.36
10	$64.65
20	$62.26
50 *	$59.88
100 *	$59.40
200 *	$58.90
500 *	$58.43
1000 *	$57.95

Additional Options
Pin Table
Resources

Additional Options

Add an ePaper adapter board or an Arduino based controller board already assembled and save some valuable development time.

5.83 inch ePaper Arduino Development Kit
Part Number: CFAP600448A0-E2-2

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Unit Price	$109.84

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5.83" ePaper with Adapter Board
Part Number: CFAP600448A0-E2-1

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Additional Resources

FAQ: How does ePaper work with such low power consumption?

/ Frequently Asked Questions / By Editor

Electronic paper or ePaper modules have one outstanding feature: Once an image is written to an ePaper module, the image will stay there indefinitely, even if no power at all is supplied to the ePaper module.

Crystalfontz CFAP400300B00420 ePaper Display

How does ePaper work?

It is done with one of the first widely produced examples of nanotechnology. Inside the ePaper are very tiny charged and colored particles. The ePaper controller IC uses electric fields and clever algorithms to migrate the correct color particles to the front of the display, which creates an image. The particles and display structure are designed in such a way that once the particles have migrated to the desired position, they will stay there indefinitely–without any power applied.

There is some power used when the image is written–but that power only needs to be supplied during the refresh cycle. As soon as the refresh cycle is complete, you can completely remove power from the module.

For the lowest possible ePaper average power consumption:

Make your updates as few as possible and as far apart as can meet your needs.
Choose an ePaper that updates quickly (typically monochrome–color and grey scale have longer refresh times)
Be sure to remove all power from the ePaper module.
One method would be to use a FET to disconnect the power pin completely while driving all the I/O lines to ground.
Another method would be to send the appropriate sleep commands to the ePaper module’s controller.This may vary per controller, so feel free to contact Crystalfontz Technical Support if you need any assistance with these commands.

What other features make Crystalfontz ePaper modules an attractive display solution for embedded electronics?

ePaper modules typically have much higher resolution than a similarly sized LCD. This makes for crisp, easy-to-read text and images.
ePaper is a reflective technology, so no power is used to light up the display. The general rule is this: If you could read a piece of paper, you can read an ePaper display.
Because ePaper is reflective, it is also sunlight readable. Unlike many embedded display technologies, more light makes it easier to read.
If you absolutely must have a display that is readable in dark environments, we do have some frontlights available for selected ePaper modules. Be aware that the power consumed by the frontlight negates the embedded ePaper display module’s primary advantage of low power.

What are some limitations of ePaper?

The biggest limitation of ePaper is the refresh time. This can vary from less than 1/10 second for partial-refresh monochrome ePaper modules to up to 20 seconds for color ePaper. During the refresh, the display typically flickers which can be distracting.
ePaper colors are limited, currently, there are monochrome(black/white), monochrome greyscale, and red/black/white and yellow/black/white. There are not any full-color embedded ePaper modules currently available.
ePaper modules require a simple voltage boost power supply circuit. For larger production, you will want to design this circuit onto your PCB. For prototyping and small production, Crystalfontz has created the CFA-10084 which allows you to get your ePaper project moving quickly.

Is ePaper right for your project?

If your application can benefit from super low power, and your display data does not change frequently, a Crystalfontz embedded ePaper module may be a fantastic solution to your display requirement. Call, email, or chat with our friendly support team to discuss what module works best for your project.

Editor

Why does my ePaper display not work with my ePaper Adapter Board?

/ ePaper, Frequently Asked Questions / By Editor

When connecting an ePaper display to the ePaper Adapter Board, some users are seeing the busy line going low and not going high again. Luckily, there’s an easy fix.

Our ePaper Adapter Board CFA10084 is compatible with all our entire CFAP family of ePaper displays, but it does require a minor modification to work with some of our displays. There’s a jumper that can be closed to change the resistance between RESE and GND.

If you leave the jumper open and connect a display that needs it closed, the busy signal may not function as expected. The datasheet of each individual display will indicate whether the resistance between RESE and GND should be 3Ω (jumper open) or 0.47Ω (jumper closed).

We’ve also included the handy table below, though you should always
reference the datasheet!

Product Number	Product Description	RESE Ω
CFAP104212C0-0213	2.13” 3-Color ePaper Display (Red)	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP104212D0-0213	2.13” Flexible ePaper Display	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP104212E0-0213	2.13” 3-color ePaper Display (Yellow)	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP122250A0-0213	2.13″ ePaper Display, Zero Power	RESE=3Ω / Open Jumper
CFAP128296C0-0290	2.9” ePaper Display	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP128296D0-0290	2.9” 3-Color ePaper Display (Red)	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP128296E0-0290	2.9” 3-Color ePaper Display (Yellow)	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP152152A0-0154	1.54” Square ePaper Display	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP152152B0-0154	1.54″ Square 3-Color ePaper Display (Yellow)	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP152152C0-0154	1.54″ Square ePaper Display	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP176264A0-0270	2.7” 3-color ePaper Display (Red)	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP176264B0-0270	2.7” ePaper Display	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP200200A0-0154	1.54″ Square ePaper Display	RESE=3Ω / Open Jumper
CFAP200200A1-0154	1.54″ Square ePaper Display	RESE=3Ω / Open Jumper
CFAP400300A0-0420	4.2″ 3-Color ePaper Display (Red)	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP400300B0-0420	4.2″ ePaper Display	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP400300C0-0420	4.2″ 3-Color ePaper Display (Yellow)	RESE=0.47Ω / Close Jumper
CFAP600448A0-0583	5.83” ePaper Display	RESE=3Ω / Open Jumper
CFAP640384A0-0750	7.5″ ePaper Display	RESE=3Ω / Open Jumper