LS020I09-R-V2: 2.0-Inch a-Si TFT LCD Module, 240×320 Resolution, 262K Colors, RGB Interface, 24-Pin

Product Subtitle / Keywords:
2.0 Inch Display, 240(RGB)×320 Resolution, Transmissive a-Si TFT-LCD, RGB Interface, COG+FPC+B/L, 262K Colors, 24-Pin, 300:1 Contrast Ratio, 30ms Response Time, 85° Viewing Angle, -10°C~60°C Operating Temperature

1. Executive Summary & Product Positioning

The LS020I09-R-V2, developed by Lixin (Wan'an) Intelligent Display Technology Co., Ltd. (立信(万安)智显科技有限公司), is a 2.0-inch transmissive amorphous Silicon TFT-LCD (a-Si TFT-LCD) module.

This product specification (Revision 1.0, Module Type: COG+FPC+B/L) serves as the definitive technical document, defining its structural composition (COG+FPC+B/L), physical features, mechanical dimensions, absolute maximum ratings, detailed electrical characteristics, complete RGB Interface pinout and timing, and comprehensive electro-optical performance. It delivers a resolution of 240(RGB)×320 with 262K-color display capability.

The document provides the core parameters necessary for system integration into compact embedded display applications. The unequivocal recommendation for engineers is to strictly adhere to the electrical specifications, interface timing, and mechanical tolerances described herein to ensure reliable performance and compatibility.


2. Detailed Product Overview & Architecture

  • Core Technology: Transmissive-type a-Si TFT-LCD (amorphous silicon thin film transistor liquid crystal display).
  • Display Mode: Active matrix TFT, Transmissive type.
  • Display Format: Graphic 240(RGB)×320 Dot-matrix.
  • Display Characteristics: Capable of displaying up to 262 thousand colors.
  • Module Construction: COG (Chip-On-Glass) + FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) + B/L (Backlight Unit). Composed of a TFT-LCD panel, a driver circuit, and a backlight unit.
  • Input Data: RGB interface.
  • Connector Pin Count: 24-Pin.
  • Approval Status: ☑ Approved Product Specification only (as per signature block).

3. Exhaustive Technical Specifications

3.1 Mechanical & Physical Specifications

Item Specification Unit
Module size (H×V×D) 34.6 × 50.0 × 2.25 mm
Active area (H×V) 30.6 × 40.8 mm
Number of dots / Resolution 240(RGB) × 320 pixel
Panel Size (Diagonal) 2.0 inch

Critical Mechanical Design Notes (from outline dimension drawing):

  1. Display Type: Main LCD: Transmissive, IPS.
  2. Viewing Direction: ALL VIEW.
  3. Operating Temperature: -10°C ~ 60°C.
  4. Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 70°C.
  5. Backlight: 3 Chip-White LED Parallel.
  6. ROHS Compliance: Yes.
  7. General Tolerance: ±0.20 mm.
  8. Angular Tolerance: ∠ ±1/4°.
  9. Enclosure Design Notes:
    • It is recommended that the housing visible area be 0.3mm smaller per side than the VAmds.
    • The housing foam window should be 0.6mm larger per side than the VAmds.
    • The TP edge cannot contact metal conductors.
  10. FPC Total Thickness: PI补强+FPC总厚=0.30 mm.
  11. Backlight Thickness: H-LCM 2.25±0.20 mm.
  12. Polarizer Thickness: POL 0.15 mm.
  13. Silver Paste Points: Present on the module.
  14. Yellow Insulation Paper: Included for handling during assembly.
  15. Release Tape/Sticker: Included (易撕贴).
  16. Alignment Mark: White alignment line (白色丝印线).
  17. Backlight Circuit: IF=60mA, Vf=3.2V.

3.2 Electrical & Interface Specifications

3.2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Item Symbol Min Max Unit Remark
Supply voltage VCC -0.3 3.6 V Note1 Note2
Supply voltage IOVCC -0.3 3.6 V Note1 Note2
Operating temperature TOPR -10 60 °C Note1 Note2
Storage temperature TSTR -20 70 °C Note1 Note2

Notes (interpreted):

  • Note1/Note2: Stress beyond these ratings may cause permanent damage; functional operation is not implied under these conditions.

3.2.2 Electrical Characteristics (DC – Recommended Operating Conditions)

Item Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Supply voltage VCC 2.8 3.0 3.3 V
Supply voltage IOVCC 1.65 1.8 3.3 V
Input Voltage (L level) VIL 0 0.3*IOVCC V
Input Voltage (H level) VIH 0.7*IOVCC IOVCC V

3.2.3 Pin Description (24-pin FPC)

PIN NO. Symbol I/O Description
1 A P Back light anode +
2 K P Back light cathode -
3 TP_SCL I SCL pin for TP
4 TP_SDA I SDA pin for TP
5 TP_INT I Interrupt signal for TP
6 TP_RESET I Reset Pin for TP
7 D5 I data bus
8 D4 I data bus
9 D3 I data bus
10 D2 I data bus
11 D1 I data bus
12 D0 I data bus
13 RESET I Reset signal
14 CS I Chip select pin
15 SCL I serial interface clock
16 SDA I Serial data input
17 VS I Vertical (Frame) synchronizing input signal for RGB interface operation.
18 HS I Horizontal (Line) synchronizing input signal for RGB interface operation
19 DE I Data enable signal for RGB interface operation.
20 DCLK I Dot clock signal for RGB interface operation.
21 GND P Ground
22 GND P Ground
23 VCC P Power supply 2.8~3.3V
24 VCC P Power supply 2.8~3.3V

Interface Summary:

  • RGB Interface: Uses VS (Vertical Sync), HS (Horizontal Sync), DCLK (Dot Clock), DE (Data Enable), and D0-D5 (6-bit Data Bus) for pixel data transmission. SPI pins (CS, SCL, SDA) are used for register configuration.
  • Backlight: Dedicated A (Anode, Pin 1) and K (Cathode, Pin 2) pins.
  • Power: VCC (Pins 23, 24) for power supply, GND (Pins 21, 22) for ground.
  • Touch Panel Interface: Pins 3-6 provide a dedicated interface for an external capacitive touch panel (TP_SCL, TP_SDA, TP_INT, TP_RESET).

3.2.4 RGB Interface Timing Characteristics

Conditions: VDDI=1.65 to 3.3V, VDD=2.4 to 3.3V, AGND=DGND=0V, Ta=25°C.

Signal Symbol Parameter MIN MAX Unit Description
HSYNC, VSYNC T_SYNC VSYNC, HSYNC Setup Time TBD - ns  
ENABLE T_ENS Enable Setup Time TBD - ns  
ENABLE T_ENH Enable Hold Time TBD - ns  
DOTCLK PWDH DOTCLK High-level Pulse Width TBD - ns  
DOTCLK PWDL DOTCLK Low-level Pulse Width TBD - ns  
DOTCLK T_CYCD DOTCLK Cycle Time TBD - ns  
DOTCLK Trghr, Trghf DOTCLK Rise/Fall time - TBD ns  
DB T_PDS PD Data Setup Time TBD - ns  
DB T_PDH PD Data Hold Time TBD - ns  

Key Timing Observations:

  • The RGB interface timing parameters are marked as TBD (To Be Determined) in the extracted document. Please refer to the full specification for detailed timing values.

3.2.5 Reset Timing

Related Pins Symbol Parameter MIN MAX Unit
RESX TRW Reset pulse duration TBD - us
RESX TRT Reset cancel - TBD ms

Reset Timing Notes (from document):

  • The reset timing parameters are marked as TBD (To Be Determined) in the extracted document. Please refer to the full specification for detailed timing values.

3.2.6 Backlight Unit

Item Specification Unit
LED Circuit 3 Chip-White LED Parallel
Drive Condition IF = 60mA, Vf = 3.2V

Backlight Circuit Diagram (from document):

A → [Backlight Circuit] → K
IF = 60mA
VF = 3.2V

3.3 Optical & Electro-Optical Characteristics (Ta=25°C)

Item Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Remark
Response time Tr + Tf θx = θy = 0 30 35 ms Note 1
Contrast Ratio CR θx = θy = 0 800 1000 Note 2
Transmittance T% θx = θy = 0 4.5 %  
Color Chromaticity (CIE1931) White W x θx = θy = 0 0.302  
Color Chromaticity (CIE1931) White W y θx = θy = 0 0.319  
Viewing angle θT CR > 10 85 Deg. Note 3
Viewing angle θB CR > 10 85 Deg. Note 3
Viewing angle θL CR > 10 85 Deg. Note 3
Viewing angle θR CR > 10 85 Deg. Note 3
Luminance (IF = 60mA) L   TBD cd/m2 Note 4

Notes (from document):

Note 1: Definition of Response Time
The response time is defined as the following figure and shall be measured by switching the input signal for "black" and "white". This definition is valid for a normally black display. For a normally white display the opposite definition applies.

  • Tr (Rise Time): Time from 10% to 90% of optical response.
  • Tf (Fall Time): Time from 90% to 10% of optical response.
  • Tr + Tf = Total Response Time.

Note 2: Definition of Contrast Ratio
Contrast ratio (CR) is defined mathematically by the following formula:
Contrast Ratio = Luminance measured when LCD on the "White" state / Luminance measured when LCD on the "Black" state

Note 3: Definition of Viewing Angle
Viewing angle is the angle at which the contrast ratio is greater than 10. Angles are determined for the horizontal or x axis and the vertical or y axis with respect to the z axis which is normal to the LCD surface.

Note 4: Backlight Circuit

  • Drive condition: IF = 60mA, Vf = 3.2V

3.4 Inspection Standards

The document includes detailed inspection standards for the module, covering:

A. AQL (Acceptable Quality Level):

  • According to GB/T 2828-2003; normal inspection, Class II.

B. Major Defect Criteria (Reject):

  • No display, Missing line, Seg-com light and dark, No display in immobility, Flicker of Pattern, Mura, Over current, Voltage out of specification, Pattern blur/error code, Dark light/Flicker.

C. Minor Defect Criteria:

  • Black/White dots, Dirty dots, eyewinker:
    • ψ≤0.15mm: disregard
    • 0.15mm<ψ≤0.25mm: 2
    • 0.25mm<ψ≤0.3mm: 1
    • 0.3mm<ψ: 0
  • Fiber, glass scratch, polarizer scratch/folded:
    • W≤0.03mm: disregard
    • 0.03mm<W≤0.05mm; L≤3.0mm: 2
    • 0.05mm<W≤0.1mm; L≤3.0mm: 1

D. FPC Defect Criteria:

  • Copper screen peel: Reject
  • No release tape or peel: Reject
  • Dirty dot and impurity of FPC: ψ≤0.25mm: 2, ψ>0.25: 0

4. Application Guidelines & Critical Notes

Intended Use

  • Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable devices
  • IoT display nodes and smart home controls
  • Miniature handheld instruments
  • Any application requiring a compact display with excellent viewing angles

Critical Design Considerations

  1. Interface (RGB): This module uses an RGB interface for communication. The host MCU must have:

    • 6 data pins (D0-D5) for pixel data.
    • 4 control pins (VS, HS, DCLK, DE) for RGB timing.
    • 3 SPI pins (CS, SCL, SDA) for register configuration.
    • 1 reset pin (RESET) for initialization.
  2. Power Supply:

    • Provide stable VCC (2.8V to 3.3V, 3.0V typical) for the main logic (connected to Pins 23, 24).
    • Provide stable IOVCC (1.65V to 3.3V, 1.8V typical) for the I/O interface.
    • The backlight requires a constant-current LED driver connected to A (Anode, Pin 1) and K (Cathode, Pin 2), set to 60 mA at approximately 3.2V.
  3. Touch Panel Interface:

    • The module includes a dedicated TP interface (Pins 3-6) for an external capacitive touch panel.
    • The TP interface uses: TP_SCL (I²C clock), TP_SDA (I²C data), TP_RESET (Reset), and TP_INT (Interrupt).
    • Ensure the touch panel controller is properly initialized via its I²C interface.
  4. Mechanical Integration:

    • Module Outline: 34.6mm (H) × 50.0mm (V) × 2.25mm (D).
    • Active Area: 30.6mm × 40.8mm.
    • FPC: The module uses a 24-pin FPC.
    • Enclosure Design: The document provides specific recommendations for enclosure window openings relative to the LCD AA (Active Area):
      • Housing visible area: 0.3mm smaller per side than VAmds.
      • Housing foam window: 0.6mm larger per side than VAmds.
      • TP edge cannot contact metal conductors.
  5. Viewing Angle Characteristics:
    This module provides excellent viewing angle performance (CR > 10):

    • Top (12 o'clock): 85° (Typ)
    • Bottom (6 o'clock): 85° (Typ)
    • Left (9 o'clock): 85° (Typ)
    • Right (3 o'clock): 85° (Typ)

    The module provides near-perfect viewing angles in all directions, making it ideal for wearable devices.

  6. Optical Performance:

    • Response Time: 30ms (Typ), 35ms (Max) – fast enough for most GUI applications.
    • Contrast Ratio: 800 (Min), 1000 (Typ) – excellent contrast performance.
    • Transmittance: 4.5% (Typ).
    • White Chromaticity (CIE1931): Wx = 0.302, Wy = 0.319 (Typical).
  7. Temperature Limits:

    • Operating Temperature: -10°C to +60°C.
    • Storage Temperature: -20°C to +70°C.

Handling & Compliance

  • The module is ROHS compliant.
  • Observe standard ESD precautions during handling and assembly.
  • The module contains fragile glass and a 24-pin FPC – handle with care.
  • Avoid bending the FPC sharply, especially near the connector interface.
  • The module has a total thickness of 2.25mm – be careful when handling to avoid flexing.
  • The module includes a yellow insulation paper and release tape/sticker for handling during assembly.

5. Conclusion & Design-In Support

The LS020I09-R-V2 specification details a compact 2.0-inch display module with an RGB interface and 24-pin connector — an excellent choice for wearable and compact display applications requiring excellent image quality and wide viewing angles.

Key Strengths:

  1. Excellent Viewing Angles: 85° viewing angles in all directions ensure consistent image quality from any perspective.

  2. Excellent Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Typ) provides outstanding image quality.

  3. Integrated Touch Panel Interface: The dedicated TP interface (Pins 3-6) simplifies integration with external capacitive touch panels.

  4. Standard 24-pin FPC: The 24-pin FPC provides a robust connection interface.

  5. Comprehensive Inspection Standards: Detailed AQL and defect criteria ensure consistent quality.

Main Design Focus:

  • The critical design task is properly implementing the RGB interface with the correct timing for VS, HS, DCLK, and DE signals.
  • Supporting requirements:
    • Provide stable VCC (3.0V typical) and IOVCC (1.8V typical) power.
    • Provide a constant-current backlight driver set to 60 mA at 3.2V.
    • Mechanical integration — the module outline is 34.6mm × 50.0mm × 2.25mm.
    • FPC connector — verify the 24-pin FPC.
    • Touch panel integration — connect and initialize the external touch panel via the dedicated TP interface.

This module is an excellent choice for designs requiring a compact display with excellent viewing angles and integrated touch panel support, such as wearable devices, IoT nodes, and miniature instruments.