Introduction
This document details the LS016I01-MP-V1, a compact 1.6-inch square TFT LCD module from LESSON Smart Display. Featuring a high-resolution 400x400 pixel array and driven by the ST7797 controller, this module is engineered for applications demanding sharp visuals in a minimal footprint. As a transmissive a-Si TFT-LCD module with an integrated backlight, it offers a complete display solution for next-generation wearable devices, smart accessories, and portable instrumentation where space is at a premium but display quality is paramount.
Key Specifications
- Brand & Model: LESSON Smart Display LS016I01-MP-V1
- Screen Size: 1.6 inches (diagonal)
- Active Area: 39.84 mm (H) × 39.84 mm (V) (Square)
- Driver IC: ST7797
- Display Technology: Transmissive type a-Si TFT-LCD (Amorphous Silicon Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display)
- Display Mode: 16.7M Color TFT, Transmissive, Normally Black
- Display Resolution: 400(RGB) × 400 pixels
- Module Outline Dimensions: 42.14 mm (H) × 44.23 mm (V) × 1.9 mm (D)
- Viewing Direction: All (IPS characteristic)
- Interface: MIPI
- Display Colors: Up to 16.7 Million Colors
- Module Luminance: 400-500 cd/m² (without CTP)
- Operating Temperature: -10°C to +70°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
- Environmental Compliance: All materials comply with RoHS and Halogen-Free standards.
General Description
The LESSON Smart Display LS016I01-MP-V1 is a high-performance, miniature square display module. Its core feature is the 400x400 resolution on a 1.6-inch screen, resulting in a very high pixel density that ensures graphics and text appear exceptionally sharp and detailed—a critical requirement for premium wearable interfaces. The module is controlled by the ST7797 display driver IC, which is designed to handle the high-resolution data stream via a MIPI interface, a common choice for modern, high-speed, low-power display connections.
The active area is a perfect square (39.84mm x 39.84mm), making it ideal for applications that benefit from a symmetrical display, such as watch faces or circular icons. The IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, implied by the "ALL" viewing direction, guarantees wide viewing angles with consistent color and contrast. The module boasts a high typical brightness of 400-500 nits, ensuring excellent readability even under bright ambient light conditions. It is designed as a complete LCM (LCD Module) with a COG (Chip-On-Glass) + FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) + Backlight structure, ready for easy integration into end products. The operating and storage temperature ranges, along with RoHS compliance, make it suitable for a wide array of commercial and industrial applications.
Application Scenarios
This high-resolution square module is targeted at advanced, compact devices:
- High-End Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers: For displaying detailed watch faces, workout metrics, and notifications with high clarity.
- Premium Wireless Earbud Cases: As an interactive display for battery status, track control, and device pairing.
- Portable Medical Monitors: For compact pulse oximeters, glucose monitors, or wearable vital signs sensors.
- Industrial Handheld Tools: As a high-information-density interface on calibration devices, sensors, or data loggers.
- Smart Home and IoT Interfaces: On compact control panels, smart switches, or environmental monitors.
Conclusion
The LESSON Smart Display LS016I01-MP-V1 represents a sophisticated small-format display solution. Its combination of a high-resolution square IPS panel, the ST7797 driver IC, MIPI interface, and high brightness makes it a premier choice for designers of cutting-edge portable and wearable products. It successfully addresses the challenge of delivering outstanding visual performance and wide viewing angles within an extremely compact and industrially robust package.
