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4.2" Four-Color E-Paper Display Fast Refresh 12s 400x300 SPI - GDEM042F86
4.2" 4-Color
E-Paper Display
GDEM042F86 — Black / White / Red / Yellow (BWRY) with 12s fast refresh and ultra-low power consumption. Engineered for ESL, industrial IoT, and smart signage.

Engineered for Performance
True 4-Color
Black, White, Red, Yellow (BWRY) with high contrast for vibrant retail tags and signage.
12mW Active
35% lower than conventional 4-color ePaper. Deep sleep: 0.003mW for years of battery life.
Wide Temperature
0°C to 40°C with onboard sensor and adaptive compensation for stable refresh.
On-chip OTP
Waveform pre-stored in OTP for guaranteed hardware stability and reliability.
Core Specifications
Performance Benchmark
| Feature | Conventional 4-Color EPD | GDEM042F86 (Fast Refresh) |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Refresh Time | 20s ~ 26s | 12s (40% faster) |
| Active Power (VCI=3.0V) | ~18.6 mW | 12 mW (-35%) |
| Deep Sleep Power | ~0.005 mW | 0.003 mW |
Why Good Display E-Paper is Faster
Three key innovations leading the industry
Optimized Fast-Refresh FPL
Rigorous material selection for high-speed performance without optical trade-offs.
Smart Temp-Controlled Drive
Custom waveform files per temperature range ensure excellent image quality.
Chip-Level Integration
Plug and play — fast refresh mode via simple code call.
| Display Type | Refresh Capability | Available Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Black & White (B/W) | Fast refresh, partial refresh, 4-level grayscale | 0.97" ~ 10.2" |
| Black, White, Red & Yellow (BWRY) | Fast refresh with multi-color layered update | 0.97" ~ 11.6" |
Product Application
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| Low-Power IoT Terminal |
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Smart sign |
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Industrial Applications |
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Information Display |
4.2-inch Adapter Board
Development Platform Availabel
We have this ePaper screen Adapter Board that makes connecting our ePaper simple and fast.


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