Developer Center & Kits
E Ink offers several Active Matrix and Segmented Display demonstration and prototyping kits to assist product managers, designers and engineers in the development of new products.
Active Matrix
Demo & Prototype Kits
E Ink Active Matrix kits provide all the hardware, software, and instructions you need to start working with E Ink active matrix displays. E Ink offers evaluation kits to take your idea to the next level. E Ink Hulk kit series supports our display modules utilizing an integrated IC which includes the timing controller, driver and power management. Our Silk kit series utilizes a software timing controller platform, providing more flexibility for the experienced designer.
| Kits | Hulk | Silk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCON type | Support AIO (TCON/driver/PMIC) EPD driver | Software TCON platform | |
| EPD panel Interface | SPI | SPI | TTL (source/gate) |
| Host Interface | None | None | |
| Main IC | TI MSP430 (MCU) | STM32F401 (MCU) | |
| Power interface | Mini USB | Micro USB | |
| Update mode support | Partial/fully update | Partial/fully update | |
| Application software to update image | Yes | No (auto run mode) | |
| Power IC | No need (AIO driver include PMIC) | No need (use internal PMIC) | Yes (TI65185) |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes | |
| Image color support | B/W, B/W/R, 4 gray levels | B/W, B/W/R, 16 gray levels | |
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