Monochrome LCDs are widely used in industrial and embedded applications where full-color graphics are not required. While traditional STN and DFSTN LCDs have long been common choices for monochrome displays, some applications require the faster response and improved display performance of TFT technology without the need for full-color...

Description: Winstar has informed about the discontinuation of the TFT panel used for WF18*F/G/H, WF40*C and WF101*J display families. Please refer to the table below for the affected part numbers. Affected P/Ns: Last Buy Order (LBO): September 25th, 2026. Last Shipment Date (LSD): Q1 2027. Winstar is currently working on alternative modules. As...

Front-panel space is limited in 1U network equipment, where network ports, LED indicators, management interfaces, and control elements must all fit within a fixed height. When service personnel need access to more detailed device information than LEDs can provide, adding a display to the already constrained front panel becomes another design...

The HMI is where users interact with an EV charging station. Whether checking charging progress, following on-screen instructions, making a payment, or responding to system notifications, nearly every user interaction takes place through the display. As EV charging infrastructure continues to evolve, the display has become far more than an...

Winstar has informed about the discontinuation of the Sitronix ST7262 driver IC on board of WF50-800480F and WFN0460B2 display families. Description of the changes: Driver IC ST7262 has been declared End of Life (EOL). Introduction of the alternative Sitronix Driver IC (available in Q1 2027). No mechanical changes are expected on the display. Please...

In outdoor and industrial environments, the biggest challenge is often not display performance, but unreliable touch operation. Rain can cause false touches, while thick protective gloves can make touch input difficult to detect. Conventional PCAP (Projected Capacitive) touch technology struggles to deliver both reliable water rejection and thick-glove...

Winstar has announced the discontinuation of the Sitronix ST7735S-G4-1 driver IC used in the Winstar WF096-80160F and WF18-128160F/G/H display families. Description of the changes: Driver IC ST7735S-G4-1 has been declared End of Life (EOL). Introduction of the alternative Driver IC ST7735P3-G6-1S (currently under validation). No mechanical...

New Features: This release combines updates from Smart Display GUI Builder v0.8.5_WS and v0.8.6_WS. Version v0.8.5_WS adds support for custom decimal places in the Number Widget for the 7-inch 16MB Custom CAN ID series. Version v0.8.6_WS extends GUI Builder support to 32MB Flash Smart...

We would like to inform you of a situation currently affecting the entire display IC controller market, which may impact the lead times of certain LCD and TFT display modules. Our partner Winstar has informed us that the leading IC controller manufacturers, Sitronix and Ilitek, are currently allocating integrated circuits due to...

Modern embedded and industrial electronic systems often operate from multiple power sources within increasingly complex power distribution architectures. As system complexity grows, protecting the power input becomes essential to maintaining reliable operation during abnormal conditions such as reverse polarity, hot-plug events, short...