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Wearable devices, how to choose the best display?

The world of wearable devices is booming. It’s at an all-time high, with the market expected to grow from over $14 billion to over $70 billion in 2024. Every industry from medical to the military is developing new wearable devices to help enhance or provide completely new functionality.If you are in one of these markets and are in the process of creating a new wearable product you could find yourself needing guidance in choosing among the multiple display technologies available in the market.

US Micro Products guides you throughout the design, manufacturing and delivery process to ensure that you can turn your vision into reality. We will help you design the best display for your product at the best value.

AMOLED Products

Picture Panel Size Part Number Resolution Brightness Contrast Viewing Angles Datasheet
1.45" USMP-A015-027034CDO-B0 272 x 340 350 10000 80 / 80 / 80 / 80 link to datasheet
1.3" USMP-A013-036036NDH-A0 360 x 360 350 10000 88 / 88 / 88 / 88 link to datasheet
5.7" USMP-A057-108192NDH-A0 1080 x 1920 350 10000 88 / 88 / 88 / 88 link to datasheet
1.4" USMP-A014-040040MCM-A1 400 x 400 250 10000 85 / 85 / 85 / 85 link to datasheet
1.45" USMP-A015-027034CDO-B1 272 x 340 350 10000 80 / 80 / 80 / 80 link to datasheet
1.4" Round AMOLED display 1.4" USMP-A014-040040NEA-A0 400 x 400 300 10000 85 / 85 / 85 / 85 link to datasheet
1.19" USMP-A012-039039NBN-B0 390 x 390 350 10000 85 / 85 / 85 / 85 link to datasheet
1.41" USMP-A014-032036CBN-A1 390 x 390 350 10000 80 / 80 / 80 / 80 link to datasheet

OLED Products

Picture Size Part Number Panel Size Resolution Color Thickness Bonding IC Interface Connection Method Datasheet
0.49" USMP-P005-064032WBI-A0 14.5 x 11.6 64 x 32 W 1.02 COG SSD1306ZBZ I2C Hot Bar link to datasheet
0.7" USMP-P007-096016WBI-A0 24 x 7.44 96 x 16 W 1.02 COG LD7054 Parallel, SPI, I2C Connector link to datasheet
0.7" USMP-P32401 24 x 7.44 96 x 16 W 1.02 COG LD7054 Parallel, SPI, I2C Connector link to datasheet
0.8" USMP-P008-096032WBI-A0 28.5 x 11.5 96 x 32 W 1.22 COG SSD1307 SPI, I2C Hot Bar link to datasheet
0.91" USMP-P010-128032WBI-A0 30 x 11.5 128 x 32 W 1.02 COG SSD1307 SPI, I2C Connector link to datasheet
0.96" USMP-P010-128064WBI-C0 26.7 x 19.26 128 x 64 W 1.22 COG SSD1306ZBZ Parallel, SPI, I2C Hot Bar link to datasheet
0.96" USMP-P25317 26.7 x 19.26 128 x 64 W 1.22 COG SSD1306ZBZ Parallel, SPI, I2C Hot Bar link to datasheet
1.0" USMP-P24803 30 x 11.5 128 x 32 W 1.21 COG SSD1307 SPI, I2C Connector link to datasheet
1.1" USMP-P19601 29 x 21 96 x 64 Y 1.61 TAB SSD1325 Parallel, SPI Hot Bar link to datasheet
1.1" USMP-P19602 29 x 21 96 x 64 Y 1.61 TAB SSD1325 Parallel, SPI, I2C Hot Bar link to datasheet
1.1" USMP-P19603 29 x 21 96 x 64 W 1.42 TAB SSD1325 Parallel, SPI, I2C Connector link to datasheet
1.1" USMP-P19605 29 x 21 96 x 64 Y 1.61 TAB SSD1325 Parallel, SPI, I2C Connector link to datasheet
1.12" USMP-P27801 25.8 x 30.1 96 x 96 262k 1.2227 COG SSD1351 Parallel, SPI Hot Bar link to datasheet
1.12" USMP-P27801-A 25.8 x 30.1 96 x 96 65k, 262k 1.2227 COG SSD1351 Parallel, SPI Hot Bar link to datasheet
1.27" USMP-P013-052160MBI-A0 14 x 38.5 52 x 160 262k 1.02 COG SSD1357Z SPI Connector link to datasheet
1.46" USMP-P23903 33.5 x 33.5 128 x 128 65k, 262k 1.42 COF SSD1351 Parallel, SPI Connector link to datasheet link to datasheet
1.6" USMP-P22401 41.9 x 25.3 128 x 64 Y 1.61 TAB SSD1325 Parallel, SPI, I2C Connector link to datasheet
1.6" USMP-P22402 41.9 x 25.3 128 x 64 Y 1.42 TAB SSD1325 Parallel, SPI, I2C Connector link to datasheet
1.6" USMP-P22403 41.9 x 25.3 128 x 64 Y 1.42 TAB SSD1325 Parallel, SPI, I2C Connector link to datasheet
1.8" USMP-P16803 42.7 x 33.4 160 x 3x128 65k, 262k 2.05 COF SSD1353 Parallel, SPI Connector link to datasheet

TFT Products

Diagonal Size Resolution Part Number Interface Active Area Viewing Angle Contrast Ratio Brightness Operating Temp. Touch Panel Datasheet
1.1" 132*132 USMP-T011-013013MDV-A0 MIPI-SPI 19.1268 x 19.1268 85 / 85 / 85 / 85 800 1000 -30°~80° No link to datasheet
1.26" 320*320 USMP-T013-032032NDH-A0 MIPI-SPI 31.968 × 31.968 55 / 80 / 45 / 55 150 300 -20°~70° No link to datasheet
1.38" 220*220 USMP-T014-022022NDH-A0 MCU 35.10 x 35.10 80 / 55 / 80 / 80 700 340 -20°~70° No link to datasheet
1.77" 128*160 USMP-T018-012016NAS-A0 8-bit 28.032 x 35.04 45 / 15 / 45 / 45 150~200 290 -20º~70º No link to datasheet
2.2" 240*320 USMP-T022-024032NCJ-A0 MPU 38.48 x 44.64 80 / 80 / 80 / 80 300~700 400 -20º~70º No link to datasheet
2.4" 240*320 USMP-LPS-T024-024032MFW-B0 MCU 80 / 80 / 80 / 80 1200 350 -20~70° Yes link to datasheet

Where to Start?

It is helpful to prioritize the single most important feature for your display. Is the resolution key in delivering the information that you are trying to portray? Is the device meant to be used outdoors? Is the shape of the display non-negotiable? The good news is that you don’t have to compromise to only one feature. Our Display Engineer’s specialty is to create the right display, whether it is a standard product or a display designed just for you.

Not every display is created equal. Each display technology has its own benefits and disadvantages, so depending on the features that are most important to you we can deliver the best technology.

The table below compares the different features of each display technology that we recommend for wearable applications. It compares AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), PMOLED (Passive Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), TFT LCD (Thin-film transistor liquid crystal display) and E-Paper.

Advantages Per Technology
AMOLED  
Great display quality Wide viewing angles
High-resolution Low profile (very thin)
Great contrast Low power consumption
Rich colors Flexible (bendable to a certain degree)
Quick response time Shapes: Rectangle and round
RoundCD  
Good display quality Long life
High brightness Competitive cost
Sunlight readable Shapes: Rectangle, and round
PMOLED  
Great outdoor readability Flexible (bendable to a certain degree)
Affordable Shapes: rectangle, square, curved, flexible, and round
Low profile (very thin)  
  AMOLED PMOLED TFT LCD
Color Colorful Mono Colorful
Resolution STAR TRIANGLE STAR
View Angle STAR STAR CIRCLE
Contrast STAR STAR CIRCLE
Response Time STAR STAR CIRCLE
Sunlight Readability CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE
Ruggedized STAR STAR CIRCLE
Extended Temperature STAR STAR CIRCLE
Thin STAR STAR CIRCLE
Bendable
YES
YES
YES
Power Efficiency CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE
Cost TRIANGLE STAR STAR
Legend: STAR - Great    CIRCLE - Good    TRIANGLE - Fair   

Our Display Engineers will analyze your requirements and design the best solution for your specific application. Once we design a solution, we will manufacture, do quality control and deliver a high quality display at the best value. To find out more about our Engineered Display Solutions Process, visit our Custom Displays page.

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