
Monochrome dot matrix LCDs in STN and FSTN types, with a resolution of 128×64 or higher, capable of displaying graphics and multiple lines of text. They are widely used in handheld portable terminals like POS machines. These products feature high contrast and wide viewing angles, available in various display modes such as gray background with blue-black characters, yellow-green background with blue-black characters, and blue background with white characters. Utilizing COG (Chip-on-Glass) manufacturing technology, the products are slim, lightweight, and feature low power consumption. The module includes a driver chip and connects to the main MCU via an SPI or I2C interface, offering simple operation, excellent display quality, and stable performance.
STN and FSTN monochrome COG dot matrix LCDs feature a simple structure and mature, stable driver ICs, offering high reliability and long lifespan. They are suitable for high-frequency, long-duration operations like scanning and checkout in POS machines.
Monochrome screens themselves do not emit light or only require simple LED side lighting, resulting in low power consumption. This enables longer battery life for mobile POS machines and handheld terminals reliant on battery power. In environments with complex ambient light, such as supermarkets and outdoor markets, monochrome LCD modules offer good readability under strong light.
Monochrome LCD modules are low-cost and fully capable of displaying text (e.g., product name, price, quantity, total amount) and simple graphics. Choosing monochrome screens can significantly reduce overall machine costs and enhance product market competitiveness.
Monochrome LCD modules are applied in various POS equipment:
Desktop POS Machines: Used as the main display or a customer-facing secondary screen, stably displaying transaction details and amounts.
Mobile Handheld POS Terminals: Used for ordering and checkout in restaurants or for inventory counting in warehouses, where their low power consumption is an indispensable advantage.
Dedicated Transaction Terminals: Such as bank card readers and bus ticket vending machines, where display requirements are simple and fixed. Monochrome screens are the most economical and practical choice.
Portable Thermal Receipt Printers: Many incorporate small monochrome screens for displaying status and simple information.
| Manufacturer | EASTERN DISPLAY |
| Product model | Custom LCD |
| Display content | Dot matrix(128x64/128x128/) |
| Display color | Optional |
| Interface | SPI interface LCD/I2C interface LCD |
| Driver chip model | LCD controller custom |
| Production process | COG LCD Module |
| Connection method | FPC |
| Display type | STN/FSTN LCD,Positive/Negative |
| View angle | 6 O'clock |
| Operating voltage | 3.3V |
| Backlight type | LED backlit |
| Backlight color | White LCD backlight |
| Operating temperature | -20~70℃ |
| Storage temperature | -30~80℃ |
| Keywords:Dot matrix LCD/COG LCD module/ FSTN LCD/STN LCD/Low power LCD/ SPI interface LCD/I2C interface LCD/LED backlight LCD/LCD display module/ | |