4DLCD-28QA

Display Datasheet
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Document Date: 1 November 2012
Document Revision: 1.0

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Table of Contents
1. Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 General Characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Mechanical Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Pin Descriptions .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 DC Characteristics .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 LED Backlight Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 LED Backlight Optical Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 7
3. Optical Characteristics ...................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Touch Characteristics ...................................................................................................................................... 10
5. Quality Testing ................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Reliability Tests............................................................................................................................................. 11
6. Precautions for Using LCD Modules ................................................................................................................ 12
6.1 Handing Precautions .................................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Storage Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 13
7. Using LCD Modules ......................................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Installing LCD Modules ................................................................................................................................. 14
7.2 Precautions for Operation ............................................................................................................................ 14
7.3 Safety............................................................................................................................................................ 15
7.4 Return LCM under warranty ........................................................................................................................ 15

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 General Characteristics

S.No. Items Specifications

1 Screen size (inch) 2.8” Diagonal
2 LCD Type TFT, Positive, TRANSMISSIVE
3 Colors 65K Colors
4 Display Resolution 240 x RGB x 320
5 Module Outline (mm) 50 x 69.2 x 3.6 (W x H x T)
6 Active Area (mm) 43.2 x 57.6 (W x H)
7 Touch Panel Dimension 49.5 x 68.75 x 1.2 (W x H x T)
8 Viewing Direction 6:00 O’ Clock
9 Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe
10 Interface 8080, 8/16 bit CPU Interface
11 Assembly Type Connector type FPC
12 Driver IC ILI9341
13 Backlight 4 x White LED
14 Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe

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1.2 Mechanical Specifications

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1.3 Pin Descriptions

Pin Symbol I/O Function

1 GND Power Ground
2 GND Power Ground
3 IMO(8/16) Control Interface Mode
0: for 16bit Mode
1: for 8bit Mode
4 FMARK Control Output a frame head pulse signal
5 Y- (YD) INPUT Touch Panel Y
6 X+ (XL) INPUT Touch Panel X
7 RESET INPUT A Reset Signal
8 RS INPUT A Register select signal
9 CS INPUT A Chip select signal
10 RD INPUT Read signal
11 WR INPUT Write signal
12 VCC Power 3.3V: Analog Power Supply
13 NC - Not Connected
14 GND Power Ground
15~22 DB15~ DB08 I/O Parallel interface data bus
23 DB7 I/O Parallel interface data bus
24 DB6 I/O Parallel interface data bus
25 DB0 I/O Parallel interface data bus
26 DB1 I/O Parallel interface data bus
27 DB2 I/O Parallel interface data bus
28 DB3 I/O Parallel interface data bus
29 DB4 I/O Parallel interface data bus
30 DB5 I/O Parallel interface data bus
31 Y+(YU) INPUT Touch Panel Y
32 X- (XR) INPUT Touch Panel X :
33 LEDA LED Anode
34 LEDK1 LED cathode
35 LEDK2 LED cathode
36 LEDK3 LED cathode
37 LEDK4 LED cathode
38 NC - Not Connected
39 NC - Not Connected
40 GND Power Ground

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2. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Items Symbol Condition Min. Max. Unit

VCI -0.3 +4.6 V
Power supply Voltage VGH – VSS -0.3 +18.5 V
o
Ta = +25 C
VSS – VGL -0.3 +18.5 V
Input Voltage Vin -0.3 VCI + 0.3 V
o
Operating Temperature T - -20 +70 C
OP
o
Storage Temperature T - -30 +80 C
ST
Storage Humidity HD - 20 90 %RH

Cautions:
Any stresses exceeding the absolute Maximum Ratings may cause substantial damage to the device.

2.2 DC Characteristics
Items Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Power supply voltage V 2.6 2.8 3.3 V
CI
Input High Voltage V 0.8VCI - VCI V
IH
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Input Low Voltage V Ta = +25 C -0.3 - 0.2VCI V
IL
Output High Voltage V 0.8VCI - - V
OH
Output Low Voltage V - - 0.2VCI V
OL

2.3 LED Backlight Maximum Ratings

Items Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Comments

Forward Current IF - - 60 mA
Forward Voltage V o
Ta = +25 C - - 3.5 V
F
Power Dissipation PD - - 210 mW

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2.4 LED Backlight Optical Characteristics

Items Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Forward Voltage V IF = 60mA 2.8 3.2 3.5 V
F
VF = 3.2V 2
Average Brightness (without LCD) IV 3500 - - cd/m
4 x White LEDs
X o 0.26 - 0.31
Chromaticity Coordinates Ta = +25 C
Y 0.26 - 0.31
Color White

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3. OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Optical characteristics are determined after the unit has been ‘ON’ and stable for approximately 30min in a dark
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environment at 25 C. The values specified are at an approximate distance 50cm from the TFT-LCD surface at a viewing
angle of Θ = Φ = 0O. VCC = 2.8V

Item Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit Remark

Contrast ratio Cr - 250 - - Note 3
o
Response time Tr+Tf Ta = +25 C - 30 - ms Note 2
o
Θx = Θy = 0
Red x 0.606 0.626 0.646 -
y 0.314 0.334 0.354 -
Green x 0.257 0.277 0.297 -
o
Color Filter y Ta = +25 C 0.529 0.549 0.569 -
o Note 1
chromaticity Blue x Θx = Θy = 0 0.122 0.142 0.162 -
y 0.102 0.122 0.142 -
White x 0.283 0.303 0.323 -
y 0.305 0.325 0.345 -
2
Average Brightness Pattern = IF = 60mA - 150 - cd/m
IV
white display (main) Note 1
Uniformity ∆B IF = 60mA 80 - - %

Fig 1: Optical Characteristic Measurement and Method

Note1:
1. ∆B = B(min) / B(max) ×100%
2. Measurement Condition for Optical Characteristics:
a. Environment: 25℃±5℃ / 60±20%R.H，no wind, dark room below 10 Lux with a typical lamp.
b. Current and typical operating frequency.
c. Measurement Distance: 500 ± 50mm, (θ= 0°).
d. Equipment: TOPCON BM-7 fast, (field 1°), after 10 minutes operation.
e. The uncertainty of the C.I.E coordinate measurement ±0.01, Average Brightness ± 4%

Note2: Response time:

The output signals of photo detector are measured when the input signals are changed from “black” to “white” (falling
time) and from “white” to “black”(rising time), respectively. The response time is defined as the time interval between
the 10% and 90% of Amplitudes. Refer to figure as below:

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Note3: Contrast ratio:

Contrast ratio is calculated with the following formula,

Photo detector output when LCD is at “White” state

Contrast ratio (CR) =
Photo detector output when LCD is at “Black” state

Note4: Viewing angle:

Refer to figure as below:

Note: The Screens used are the highest rated 'Grade A' Displays which allow for 0-4 defective pixels. A defective pixel
could be solid Black (Dead), Red, Green or Blue. 4D Systems is not liable for a return/replacement for any Display that
has 4 or less defective pixels.

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4. TOUCH CHARACTERISTICS

Touch Parameters
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Operating Voltage - 5 - V
Linearity ±1.5 %
Terminal Resistance X X film side 200 300 550 Ohm
Terminal Resistance Y Y film side 300 600 900 Ohm
o
Operating Temperature -10 - 60 C
o
Storage Temperature -20 - 70 C
Transmittance 80 - - %
Life Time – Tapping Durability 1 - - Million
Life Time – Pen Durability Stylus Pen or Finger Press 1 - - Million
Response Time 10 ms

• ITO Film: Single Layer/Clear Hard Coating

• Tail Type: FPC by Golden Plated
• Connection: FPC Connector
• RoHS Compliant

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5. QUALITY TESTING
Result Evaluation Criterion:
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• T = 25 + 2 C, Indoors, Not exposed to sunlight, Humidity = 60 + 5 % RH.
• Operating State: Samples subject to the test shall be in operating conditions.

5.1 Reliability Tests

No. Item Condition Pass/Fail Remarks
o o
1 High Temperature Storage 80 C + 2 C, 96hrs Pass Module
o o
2 Low Temperature Storage -30 C + 2 C, 96hrs Pass without
o
3 High Temperature 60 C, 96hrs Pass contamination
Operating
o
4 Low Temperature -10 C, 96hrs Pass
Operating
o
5 High 60 C, 90% RH, 96hrs Pass
Temperature/Humidity
Storage
o
6 High 40 C, 90% RH, 96hrs Pass
Temperature/Humidity
Operating
o o o o
7 Thermal Shock -20 C25 C70 C25 C Pass
30min30min30min30min
10 cycles
8 Vibration Test 10Hz ~ 55Hz (1min) Pass
(Packaged) Amplitude: 1.5mm
Each direction(X,Y,Z) for 2hrs
9 Drop Test Packing Weight (Kg) Drop Height (cm) Drop
(Packaged) 0 ~ 45.4 122 Direction
45.4 ~ 90.8 76 1 corner
90.8 ~ 454 61 3 edges
Over 454 46 6 sides
Each time
10 Electrostatic Test Air Discharge Contact Discharge Pass
Apply 2KV with 5 times Apply 250V with 5
discharge for each times discharge for
polarity +/- each polarity +/-
o o
1- Temperature ambiance: 15 C ~ 35 C
2- Relative Humidity: 30% ~ 60%
3- Energy storage capacitance:
CS +CD : 150pF + 10%
4- Discharge Resistance (Rd): 330Ω + 10%
5- Discharge, Mode of operation:
Single discharge (time between successive
discharges at least 1s) (Tolerance if the output
voltage indication: + 5%.

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6. PRECAUTIONS FOR USING LCD MODULES

6.1 Handing Precautions
• The display panel is made of glass and polarizer. The glass is fragile. It tends to become or chipped
during handling especially on the edges. Please avoid dropping or jarring. Do not subject it to a
mechanical shock by dropping it or impact.
• If the display panel is damaged and the liquid crystal substance leaks out, be sure not to get any in your
mouth. If the substance contacts your skin or clothes, wash it off using soap and water.
• Do not apply excessive force to the display surface or the adjoining areas since this may cause the color
tone to vary. Do not touch the display with bare hands. This will stain the display area and degraded
insulation between terminals (some cosmetics are determined to the polarizer).
• The polarizer covering the display surface of the LCD module is soft and easily scratched. Handle this
polarizer carefully. Do not touch, push or rub the exposed polarizer with anything harder than an HB
pencil lead (glass, tweezers, etc.). Do not put or attach anything on the display area to avoid leaving
marks on. Condensation on the surface and contact with terminals due to cold will damage, stain or
dirty the polarizer. After products are tested at low temperature they must be warmed up in a container
before coming is contacting with room temperature air.
• If the display surface becomes contaminated, breathe on the surface and gently wipe it with a soft dry
cloth. If it is heavily contaminated, moisten cloth with one of the following solvents
o Isopropyl alcohol
o Ethyl alcohol
Do not scrub hard to avoid damaging the display surface.
• Solvents other than those above-mentioned may damage the polarizer. Especially, do not use the
following.
o Water
o Ketone
o Aromatic solvents
Wipe off saliva or water drops immediately, contact with water over a long period of time may cause
deformation or color fading. Avoid contacting oil and fats.
• Exercise care to minimize corrosion of the electrode. Corrosion of the electrodes is accelerated by water
droplets, moisture condensation or a current flow in a high-humidity environment.
• Install the LCD Module by using the mounting holes. When mounting the LCD module make sure it is
free of twisting, warping and distortion. In particular, do not forcibly pull or bend the IO cable or the
backlight cable.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or process the LCD module.
• NC terminal should be open. Do not connect anything.
• If the logic circuit power is off, do not apply the input signals.
• Electro-Static Discharge Control. Since this module uses a CMOS LSI, the same careful attention should
be paid to electrostatic discharge as for an ordinary CMOS IC. To prevent destruction of the elements by
static electricity, be careful to maintain an optimum work environment.
o Before remove LCM from its packing case or incorporating it into a set, be sure the module and
your body have the same electric potential. Be sure to ground the body when handling the LCD
modules.
o To reduce the amount of static electricity generated, do not conduct assembling and other
work under dry conditions. To reduce the generation of static electricity be careful that the air
in the work is not too dried. A relative humidity of 50%-60% is recommended. As far as possible
make the electric potential of your work clothes and that of the work bench the ground
potential
o The LCD module is coated with a film to protect the display surface. Exercise care when peeling
off this protective film since static electricity may be generated.
• Since LCM has been assembled and adjusted with a high degree of precision, avoid applying excessive
shocks to the module or making any alterations or modifications to it.

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o Do not alter, modify or change the shape of the tab on the metal frame.
o Do not make extra holes on the printed circuit board, modify its shape or change the positions
of components to be attached.
o Do not damage or modify the pattern writing on the printed circuit board.
o Absolutely do not modify the zebra rubber strip (conductive rubber) or heat seal connector.
o Do not drop, bend or twist LCM.

6.2 Storage Precautions

• When storing the LCD modules, the following precaution is necessary.
• Store them in a sealed polyethylene bag. If properly sealed, there is no need for the desiccant.
• Store them in a dark place. Do not expose to sunlight or fluorescent light, keep the temperature
between 0℃ and 35℃, and keep the relative humidity between 40%RH and 60%RH.
• The polarizer surface should not come in contact with any other objects. (We advise you to store them
in the anti-static electricity container in which they were shipped. Others Liquid crystals solidify under
low temperature (below the storage temperature range) leading to defective orientation or the
generation of air bubbles (black or white). Air bubbles may also be generated if the module is subject to
a low temperature.
• If the LCD modules have been operating for a long time showing the same display patterns, the display
patterns may remain on the screen as ghost images and a slight contrast irregularity may also appear. A
normal operating status can be regained by suspending use for some time. It should be noted that this
phenomenon does not adversely affect performance reliability.
• To minimize the performance degradation of the LCD modules resulting from destruction caused by
static electricity etc., exercise care to avoid holding the following sections when handling the modules’
o Exposed area of the printed circuit board
o Terminal electrode sections

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7. USING LCD MODULES

7.1 Installing LCD Modules
The hole in the printed circuit board is used to fix LCM as shown in the picture below. Attend to the following items
when installing the LCM.
1. Cover the surface with a transparent protective plate to protect the polarizer and LC cell.

2. When assembling the LCM into other equipment, the spacer to the bit between the LCM and the fitting plate
should have enough height to avoid causing stress to the module surface, refer to the individual
specifications for measurements. The measurement tolerance should be ±0.1mm. Precaution for assemble
the module with BTB connector:
Please note the position of the male and female connector position, don’t assemble or assemble like the
method which the following picture shows.

7.2 Precautions for Operation

1. Viewing angle varies with the change of liquid crystal driving voltage (VLCD). Adjust VLCD to show the best
contrast.
2. It is an indispensable condition to drive LCD's within the specified voltage limit since the higher voltage then
the limit cause the shorter LCD life. An electrochemical reaction due to direct current causes LCD's
undesirable deterioration, so that the use of direct current drive should be avoided.
3. Response time will be extremely delayed at lower temperature than the operating temperature range and on
the other hand at higher temperature LCD's show dark color in them. However those phenomena do not
mean malfunction or out of order with LCD's, which will come back in the specified operating temperature.

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4. If the display area is pushed hard during operation, the display will become abnormal. However, it will return
to normal if it is turned off and then back on.
5. Slight dew depositing on terminals is a cause for electro-chemical reaction resulting in terminal open circuit.
Usage under the maximum operating temperature, 50%RH or less is required.
6. Input each signal after the positive/negative voltage becomes stable.
7. Please keep the temperature within specified range for use and storage. Polarization degradation, bubble
generation or polarizer peel-off may occur with high temperature and high humidity.

7.3 Safety
• It is recommended to crush damaged or unnecessary LCDs into pieces and wash them off with solvents such
as acetone and ethanol, which should later be burned.
• If any liquid leaks out of a damaged glass cell and comes in contact with the hands, wash off thoroughly with
soap and water. Limited Warranty.

7.4 Return LCM under warranty

No warranty can be granted if the precautions stated above have been disregarded. The typical examples of violations
are,
• Broken LCD glass.
• PCB eyelet is damaged or modified.
• PCB conductors damaged.
• Circuit modified in any way, including addition of components.
• PCB tampered with by grinding, engraving or painting varnish.
Module repairs will be invoiced to the customer upon mutual agreement. Modules must be returned with sufficient
description of the failures or defects. Any connectors or cable installed by the customer must be removed completely
without damaging the PCB eyelet, conductors and terminals.

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