Epson and E Ink Announce
a new
addition to the EPD controller family
@New chip offers higher performance, space saving solution
Tokyo, Japan, October
8, 2009 — Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson", TSE: 6724), a global supplier
of imaging products and semiconductor solutions, and E Ink Corporation, the
leading developer and marketer of electronic paper display (EPD) technology,
today announced a new jointly developed display controller IC, the S1D13522,
which provides a high performance, space saving solution for E Ink's
Vizplex-enabled electronic paper displays. The new IC is based on the same
powerful engine as the first model, the S1D13521, but provides customers with a
higher level of performance and additional features.
Found in most major electronic reader devices, Epson
and E Inkfs EPD low-power consumption screen technology has been a key factor
in the rapid growth of the eReader market and the expanding range of mobile
applications, such as eBooks, eNewspapers, tablet PCs, laptop secondary
displays, eNotebooks, and eDictionaries.
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The new Epson display controller (code named ISIS) includes 2M bytes of embedded memory and features that greatly reduce the
CPU overhead for EPD applications. Allowing multi-regional and concurrent
display updates, the S1D13522 adds interface support for direct Touch/Pen
drawing. In addition Picture-in-Picture, Rotation, Transparency, and Hardware
Cursor functions further increase flexibility in delivering the optimal display
experience.
"Our aim is to provide the worldfs best
digital reading experience. Our partnership with Epson has created a feature
rich, more integrated display controller IC that will allow our customers to
offer more versatile eBooks.h said Russ Wilcox, President and CEO of E Ink
Corporation.
"Epson successfully added a new segment of
display controller solutions with the first model announced last year.@ This new controller IC demonstrates our
commitment to further expanding the EPD display market in partnership with E
Ink by fully utilizing Epsonfs energy- and resource-saving IC technology
developed over the last four decades" said Ryuhei Miyagawa, Chief
Operating Officer of Epson's Semiconductor Operations Division.
The Advanced Sequencer Engine, Power Management,
I2C Thermal Sensor, and optional Serial Flash Memory support
make a variety of implementations possible. The new controller also adds
interfaces for PMIC I/F and panel auto ID read. Combining all these unique
features enables application developers to develop products more efficiently. The
S1D13522 is the ideal choice for new EPD designs and design upgrades.
Samples of the Epson S1D13522 are available now. Sample price is $20.
Production quantities will be available in January 2010.
@E Ink plans
to offer an ISIS prototype kit that will enable engineers to rapidly prototype
and develop next generation ePaper products. Details will be announced when
kits are available.
Diagram 1. ISIS System Block
About
Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader that
is dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its
compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product lineup
ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to
electronic and crystal devices.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises over
70,000 employees in 108 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing
contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it
operates.
About
E Ink Corporation
E Ink Corporation is the world's leading supplier of
electronic paper display (EPD) technologies. E Ink's technology is ideal for
many consumer and industrial applications spanning handheld devices, eBooks,
eNewspapers, PC-accessories, public information displays and promotional signs.
E Ink is a private corporation that includes among its investors and strategic
partners Air Products and Chemicals, ChiLin Technology, Epson, Hearst Corp,
Intel, LG Display, Motorola, Philips, Prime View International, Toppan Printing
Co and Wacom. E Ink's customers include Amazon, Casio, Citizen, Hanwang,
Hitachi, iRex, Lexar, Plastic Logic, Samsung and Sony. E Ink news can be found
at: www.eink.com. 
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Epson Contact Details:
Global Media Inquiries:
Seiko Epson Corp.
Brand Marketing Dept.
contact@epson.co.jp
Global Customer Inquiries:
Please
locate your regional Epson electronic device sales office at
http://www.epson.jp/device/e/device_worldwide.htm
E Ink Contact Details:
Media Inquiries
E Ink Corporation / US
Doug Russell or Bill Donlan
Schwartz Communications
Phone: 781-684-0770
eink@schwartz-pr.com