SP6-315 TCON Controller Board
- Panel support: E Ink Spectra 6, 31.5"
- Inputs: USB-C
- Power: 12V DC
- Size: 180mm x 160mm
- Content Management: Demo applications
- Customization: Contact us
- Part number: 4160258xx-3
Boards for E Ink epaper displays
SP6-315 TCON Controller Board
The SP6-315 board is designed to enable E Ink 31.5" Spectra 6 display systems. The SP6-315 board can be used as a power interface board between a media source, for example the Digital View STM-100 or a Raspberry Pi, or as a main board using the optional on-board ESP32 MCU.
The SP6-315 continues Digital View's heritage in digital signage technology.
SP6-315 : $295
Power and interface board for the E Ink Spectra 6 31.5" panel. E Ink panel not included. Delivery included within the USA.
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Specifications: SP6-315
Panel Connectivity
- E Ink 31.5" Spectra 6: EL315TW1
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440
- Six colors: red, green, blue, yellow, black and white
- Download the Connection Diagram here
- Customization: Contact us for details of customization options.
Processor - On-board build option
- ESP32 MCU, a low power processor.
- The SP6-315 is designed as a power interface or complete image TCON controller board using the optional ESP32. The low-power standby mode functions are particularly relevant to ultra-low power operating scenarios.
Operating System
- A wide range of ESP32 compatible OS's can be used
- Digital View has firmware and a content application available
Input & Outputs
- SPI input/output
- USB-C for data transfer
- 12V DC via power connector
Board size (PCB)
- 180mm x 160mm
Mechanical & Environmental
- Board dimensions: 180.0 mm × 160.0 mm (7.09" × 6.30")
- PCB thickness: 1.6 mm
- Mounting holes: 4 × 3.4 mm diameter, 5.0 mm inset from each edge
- Mounting hole span: 170.0 mm × 150.0 mm
- Panel connectors: CON1 panel power, CON2 panel signal — 2 × 51-way
- Mounting: ensure adequate insulation for all areas of the PCB; add an insulating layer when mounting on metal
- 2D and 3D drawings: see Downloads & Resources on this page
SP6-315 dimensions, see downloads
Media board compatibility
The SP6-315 has an optional on-board ESP32-S3 MCU, or can be used with media players such as:
- Digital View STM-100
- Windows based PC
- Raspberry Pi
- Android PC
Content Update
The SP6-315 is compatible with:
- Epaper Demo App, a free app suitable for 1 to 3 displays
Functions
- Media retrieval and writing to the panel
- On-board temperature sensor
- Power LED on-board
Availability
In production
*Note: Customization is subject to quote - engineering charges and MOQ may apply.
Downloads SP6-315
Brochure (PDF)
Manual (PDF)
Revision Note (PDF)
2D Drawing (PDF)
2D Drawing (DWG)
3D Drawing (SLDPRT, STEP)
Application Notes
Panel Connection Diagrams
Software Web Page
Link: Software web page
Includes applications for remote control, settings updates and more.
Statements & Declarations
Statement of volatility
Compliance & declarations page
Related Models
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the SP6-315 and E Ink Spectra 6 displays.
No. The SP6-315 has an ESP32-S3 on board with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so it can store content and update the panel on its own. If you prefer, feed it over USB-C from a computer, or from a media player such as a Digital View STM-100 or a Raspberry Pi.
You send a bitmap image to the board and the board writes it to the panel. There are two routes in: USB-C, which carries the image from a computer or from a media player such as an STM-100 or a Raspberry Pi; or Wi-Fi to the on-board ESP32-S3. The 51-way CN1 header is a GPIO connection for external sensors, not an image path. The USB-C link is two-way, so the host can also read back panel information and board status.
No. The SP6-315 is the driver board only. The E Ink Spectra 6 EL315TW1 panel is bought separately. The board is designed specifically for that panel.
Spectra 6 is E Ink's full-color electronic paper. It shows six colors — red, green, blue, yellow, black and white. It is not a greyscale panel, and it is not a full-gamut RGB screen: artwork made for a monitor will need preparing for the six-color palette.
The whole panel updates at once, and it takes noticeably longer than a normal screen. Electronic paper moves colored particles rather than switching light, so it suits signs that change occasionally rather than moving pictures. It is not a video display. Ask us for the update time for the panel you plan to use.
The picture stays on the panel. Electronic paper holds its image with no power at all, so a power cut leaves a readable sign rather than a blank one. Power is only used while the picture is being changed.
12 V DC into the PP1 connector, 5 A maximum. The matching power cable is part number 426013800-3. A power status LED on the board shows when the input is present.
The board carries an on-board temperature sensor, but we do not publish an operating temperature range for it, so please tell us the conditions you are designing for and we will advise.
No. For the E Ink Spectra 6 panels used with the SP6-315, the waveform and the VCOM setting are preset in the factory. There is no file to load and nothing to adjust.
Accessories SP6-315
OSD Buttons
Cables
Front light
