Overview

The Metronome^TM display controller provides developers excellent design flexibility at a cost-effective value.

Based on the successful Metronome architecture, the newly designed Metronome display controller chip drives a variety of active matrix electrophoretic (AMEPD) display panels that utilize E Ink's Vizplex^TM display material.

Design Interface

Physical

Key Features

• Drives AMEPDs up to 1200x825 pixels
• Processes 1, 2, 3, and 4-bit waveforms
• "Double-Wide" framebuffer capability
• Host image / waveform rendering
• Manages 8-bits per pixel in any format
• Receives 16-bits (2 pixels) of pixel data through the parallel host interface
• Interprets pixel data stored in the host system with no extra memory required
• Low cost controller solution

Target Applications

• eBooks
• PC Accessories
• Electronic Dictionaries
• Tablets
• eNewspaper
• Notebook PC Lid Display