Summary: Update ER-EPD042A1-1R-5103 to ER-EPD042A2-1R-5103
Reason: The controller IC SSD1619 used on ER-EPD042A1-1R-5103 is out of stock,so we change to new controller IC SSD1683 used on ER-EPD042A2-1R-5103.
Impact: ER-EPD042A1-1R-5103 is the same with ER-EPD042A2-1R-5103 in mechanical dimension and electrical spec except the controller IC.As old customer,you only need to upate your initialization code we prepared in this page.
Description
ER-EPD042A2-1R-5103 is 4.2 inch e-paper display panel with HAT, FFC and ZIF connector for raspberry pi or raspberry pi Zero. It comes with SSD1683 controller,400x300 resolution,red/white/black color,compact size,high contrast, sunlight readable.
Package Content
◇ e-Paper Display Panel x 1
◇ Raspberry Pi HAT x 1
◇ FFC Cable x 1
◇ ZIF connector x 1
* Please select if you wish to have optional accessories.
Application
◇ Logistics
◇ Reusable Transit Item
◇ Station Terminal
◇ Smart Card
◇ Smart Identity Tag
◇ Seat Number Tab
◇ Smart Luggage Tag
◇ Smart Coffee Cup
◇ Smart Home Application
◇ Identification & Access
◇ Display the Latest Weather Forecast
◇ Display Your Own Twitter Feed
◇ E-paper room booking system
◇ Other IoT (Internet of Things) Devices
◇ 1D/2D Barcode Electronic Shelf Label
4.2" e-paper/e-ink panel Series List ↓
Display Part Number |
Description |
Red 4.2 inch E-Paper Display Panel | |
Red 4.2 inch E-Paper Display Panel with Arduino Shield,FFC Cable and ZIF Connector | |
Red 4.2 inch E-Paper Display Panel with Raspberry Pi HAT,FFC Cable and ZIF Connector | |
Red 4.2 inch E-Paper Display Module |
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https://www.buydisplay.com/default/red-4-2-inch-e-paper-display-w-raspberry-pi-hat-e-ink-400x300
Datasheet
Format Documents Name Language Update Date Size 
ER-EPD042A2-1_Datasheet English Sep-03-2020 810K Controller IC SSD1683_Datasheet English Jan-26-2021 1.7M Raspberry Pi HAT Drawing English Jun-14-2019 354K
| Format | Documents Name | Language | Update Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER-EPD042A2-1_Datasheet | English | Sep-03-2020 | 810K |
| Controller IC SSD1683_Datasheet | English | Jan-26-2021 | 1.7M |
| Raspberry Pi HAT Drawing | English | Jun-14-2019 | 354K |
Tutorial-Raspberry Pi
Format Documents Name Language Update Date Size 
Raspberry Pi Library and Example English Mar-02-2023 286K Raspberry Pi HAT Interfacing Schematic English Jun-14-2019 194K
| Format | Documents Name | Language | Update Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi Library and Example | English | Mar-02-2023 | 286K |
| Raspberry Pi HAT Interfacing Schematic | English | Jun-14-2019 | 194K |
Specification
| Gross Weight (kg) | 0.0470 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EastRising |
| Continuity Supply | We promise the long term continuity supply for this product no less than 10 years since 2019. |
| Part Number | ER-EPD042A2-1R-5103 |
| Display Format | 400x300 Dots |
| Interface | 3-Wire Serial SPI, 4-Wire Serial SPI |
| IC or Equivalent | SSD1683 |
| Appearance | Red+Black on White |
| Diagonal Size | 4.2“ |
| Connection | FPC-Connector |
| Outline Dimension | 91.00(W)x77.00(H)x1.15(T)mm |
| Visual Area | 84.80x63.60mm |
| Active Area | 84.80(W)x63.60(H)mm |
| Character Size | No |
| Dot (Pixel) Size | No |
| Dot (Pixel) Pitch | 0.212x0.212mm |
| IC Package | COG |
| Display Type | E-Paper |
| Touch Panel Optional | No |
| Sunlight Readable | Yes |
| Response Time(Typ) | No |
| Contrast Ratio(Typ) | No |
| Colors | No |
| Viewing Direction | No |
| Viewing Angle Range | Left:85.0 , Right:85.0 , Up:85.0 , Down:85.0 degree |
| Brightness(Typ) | No |
| Backlight Color | No |
| Backlight Current (Typ) | No |
| Power Supply(Typ) | 3V |
| Supply Current for LCM(Max) | No |
| Operating Temperature | 0℃~40℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -0℃~40℃ |
| Series Number | ER-EPD042A2-1 |
| About Us |
- We're China-based global display manufacturer named EastRising Technology Co.,Ltd. that has a worldwide business in design,
produce and sell various displays for small to large companies since 2003. Our web site is buydisplay.com. - Link for video and image of our production line and equipment.
- RoHS reports for all material we used on display module.
| Long Term Continuity Supply Warranty |
- We promise the long terms continuity supply and would never end.Some controller IC may stop the production,we'll try our
efforts to find the completely compatible ones.If the equivalent is unavailable, we¡¯ll make the new tooling and use the most
similar IC as replacement.So you don't have to worry even your research time is very long.
| Shipping Policy |
- All products will be checked carefully and packed in good condition before shipping.We e-mail all customers with tracking
information immediately after the shipment for status tracking. - Item will be shipped within 1 business day after the payment has been received.
- Customs fees and import duties for exports are buyer's responsibility.
| Warranty |
- All products are covered under our limited warranty, which provides all products are free of functional defects for a period of one
year from the date of receipt and all products are free of visual defects and missing parts for a period of 30 days from the date
of receipt.If a product was damaged during shipping or the order is incorrect,you must notify us within 2 days of receipt.
| How to return a product |
- First request an RMA number from our sales with the information:part number,reason for return,order number.
- Our sales will then either issue an RMA number, ask you for more information, or offer to help you resolve a technical problem
so that the product does not need to be returned. Products must arrive here in the same condition as when you received them. - You are responsible for return shipping and insurance.Please make sure your RMA number is on the shipping label and on any
documents you include with the product. - After we receive the product, we inspect it to determine the cause of any defect, then update by email with our findings. This
process usually takes five business days.