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3.6 5 Volt MCUs

E Ink Segmented displays work with a variety of MCUs from different vendors. Any 5V supply

with sufficient I/Os will be compatible.

MCU Vendor

URL

Contact Information

Renesas

RL78 MCUs

Contact Renesas Support

Freescale

9S08 MCUs

Contact Freescale Support

Microchip

PIC24 MCUs

Contact Microchip Support

4.0 Connecting Segmented Displays to your PCB

E Ink Segmented displays can be connected to your PCB by a number of different methods,

supporting a wide array of applications. The key determinant of the method of connection is the

number of segments in your display, which determines the pin out count. Displays with fewer

than 60 segments can use traditional FPC connectors.

When segment counts exceed that range, E Ink recommends the use of ACF tape and heat seal

bonding. ACF bonding is common scenario for exceptionally small displays, and or

applications in which thinness is a requirement for a successful design.

4.1 Standard FPC Connections

E Ink Segmented displays can work with any Flat Printed Circuit (FPC) connectors. The

advantages of using an FPC connector include ease of assembly, ease of rework, and no need

for specialized equipment in mass production. E Ink Segmented displays work with a variety of

standard, commercially available connectors.

For more information about FPC connectors, see the table below, or refer to Section 5.0 for

standard parts connectors:

TTC

Part

Segments

Packages

Interface

TT30036D

40

Bare Die / BGA / COF

I2C

TT31090

94

Bare Die / COF

I2C

TT30120

122

Bare Die / COF

I2C/SPI

TT30160

160

Bare Die / COF

I2C/SPI

TT30256

256

Bare Die / COF

I2C/SPI