Introduction
This document details the LS016I03-MP-V1, a premium 1.6-inch transmissive a-Si TFT-LCD module from LESSON Smart Display. Featuring a high-resolution 400x400 square pixel array, 16.7 million color capability, and an IPS panel for wide viewing angles, this module is engineered for applications demanding exceptional visual clarity in a compact form factor. Driven by the ST7797 controller with a high-speed MIPI interface, it is an ideal solution for next-generation wearable devices, advanced handheld instruments, and any product where a sharp, vibrant, and robust miniature display is critical.
Key Specifications
- Brand & Model: LESSON Smart Display LS016I03-MP-V1
- Screen Size: 1.6 inches (diagonal)
- Active Area: 39.84 mm (H) × 39.84 mm (V) (Perfect 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
- Module Type: COG + FPC + B/L (Chip-On-Glass, Flexible Printed Circuit, Backlight)
- Display Resolution: 400(RGB) × 400 pixels
- Module Outline Dimensions: 42.14 mm (H) × 44.23 mm (V) × 1.9 mm (D)
- Interface: MIPI DSI (Differential Data: D0P/D0N; Differential Clock: MIPI_CP/MIPI_CN)
- Viewing Direction: All (IPS characteristic)
- Display Colors: Up to 16.7 Million Colors
- Module Luminance: 400 - 500 cd/m² (without CTP)
- Supply Voltages: VDD (2.8V), IOVCC (1.8V)
- Operating Temperature: -10°C to +70°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
- Backlight: White LED (Drive condition: IF=60mA, Vf=2.8~3.3V)
- Environmental Compliance: All materials comply with RoHS and Halogen-Free standards.
General Description
The LESSON Smart Display LS016I03-MP-V1 is a high-performance square display module designed for premium applications. Its core strength lies in the 400x400 resolution on a 1.6-inch screen, delivering a very high pixel density for exceptionally sharp text and detailed graphics. The module is controlled by the ST7797 display driver IC, which is optimized to handle this high-resolution data stream efficiently via a MIPI DSI (Display Serial Interface). The MIPI interface reduces EMI, saves power, and minimizes the number of connection lines compared to parallel interfaces.
The IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel technology ensures consistent color and contrast across wide viewing angles from all directions ("All" viewing direction), a crucial feature for devices that are viewed from various angles, such as smartwatches. The module boasts a high typical brightness of 400-500 nits, ensuring excellent outdoor readability. It incorporates a comprehensive inspection standard (AQL) based on GB/T 2828-2003, defining clear criteria for major and minor defects related to the panel, FPC, and tapes (e.g., cracks, copper peel, tape shift), ensuring consistent product quality. The pin description and MIPI timing parameters (TLPXM, TLPXD, etc.) are provided for precise system integration.
Application Scenarios
This high-resolution square IPS module targets advanced compact and wearable devices:
- High-End Smartwatches & Wearables: For displaying intricate watch faces, health metrics, and notifications with superior clarity.
- Premium Wireless Earbud Cases: As an interactive display for battery, track, and EQ control.
- Professional Portable Medical Devices: For handheld diagnostic imagers, vital sign monitors, or surgical aids.
- Industrial Handheld Terminals: As a high-information-density interface for calibration, inspection, or data logging tools.
- Advanced IoT Interfaces: On compact smart home controllers, automotive cluster displays, or drone remote controllers.
Conclusion
The LESSON Smart Display LS016I03-MP-V1 represents a top-tier small-format display solution. Its combination of a high-resolution square IPS panel, the ST7797 driver IC, modern MIPI interface, high brightness, and stringent quality control makes it a premier choice for designers of cutting-edge portable and wearable products. It successfully addresses the need for outstanding visual performance, reliability, and wide viewing angles within an extremely compact and industrially robust package.
