►Size : 4.6 inch
►Resolution : 320*960 dots
►View Direction : IPS
►Interface : RGB/MIPI
►Brightness (cd/m²): 300
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4.6-Inch 320×960 RGB/MIPI IPS Bar-Type TFT LCD Display
Traditional rectangular LCD displays are not always suitable for modern products where installation space is narrow, elongated, or vertically oriented. The DBC046AVN40R030A addresses this design challenge with a bar-type 3:1-class display format, providing a long active display area without requiring a large conventional screen.
The 320 × 960 pixel resolution provides sufficient pixel density for menus, numerical information, icons, product status indicators, promotional graphics, and other graphical user interfaces. The IPS panel technology helps maintain consistent image quality when viewed from different directions, making the module suitable for applications where users may not always look directly at the display.
The module uses a normally black display mode and RGB vertical stripe pixel configuration. It supports 16.7 million colors and a typical contrast ratio in the 1000–1200:1 range, helping produce clear differentiation between dark and bright image elements. The specified response time is approximately 25–35 ms, while the color gamut is approximately 50% NTSC.
The most important advantage of this LCD module is its elongated form factor. Measuring only 41.57 mm wide and 118.8 mm high, the display can be integrated into products where a conventional 4-inch rectangular TFT would waste valuable enclosure space.
This makes the module particularly attractive for:
The 2.5 mm module thickness also helps product designers develop slim final enclosures.
The 320×960 resolution is optimized for the elongated display format. Instead of simply enlarging a conventional screen, the pixel arrangement provides a long vertical canvas for application-specific interfaces.
Developers can use the display for:
The 320×960 configuration is particularly useful when information needs to be presented in a long, narrow visual area.
The IPS panel provides stable image performance across different viewing directions. Aptus specifies an approximately 80-degree viewing angle, supporting applications where the user may approach the equipment from different positions.
For retail equipment, kiosks, smart terminals, and embedded systems, this can improve the usability of the interface because the operator does not necessarily need to stand directly in front of the panel.
The DBC046AVN40R030A is designed with RGB/MIPI interface compatibility, providing flexibility when selecting the host processor, controller board, or embedded platform.
The RGB interface can be considered for systems designed around parallel display interfaces, while MIPI is widely used in compact embedded platforms where board space and high-speed display communication are important.
For an actual project, the host processor, pin definition, timing parameters, initialization sequence, connector configuration, and FPC design should be confirmed with Aptus before mass production.
The LCD supports a color depth of approximately 16.7 million colors, enabling the display to reproduce colorful graphical interfaces, icons, product information, and promotional content. The RGB vertical stripe pixel configuration is designed to provide consistent color reproduction across the active display area.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Bar-Type TFT LCD Display |
| Model Number | DBC046AVN40R030A |
| Display Size | 4.6 inch |
| Effective Screen Size | Approximately 4.58 inch |
| Resolution | 320 × 960 pixels |
| Display Technology | a-Si TFT LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Display Mode | Normally Black |
| Interface | RGB / MIPI |
| Color Depth | 16.7M colors |
| Pixel Arrangement | RGB Vertical Stripe |
| Pixel Pitch | 114.9 × 114.9 μm |
| Active Area | 36.768 × 110.304 mm |
| Module Dimensions | 41.57 × 118.8 × 2.5 mm |
| Brightness | Up to 300 cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000–1200:1 |
| Viewing Angle | Approximately 80° |
| Response Time | 25–35 ms |
| Color Gamut | Approximately 50% NTSC |
| Backlight | White LED |
| LED Quantity | 8 LEDs |
| LED Current | 40 mA |
| LED Voltage | 11.2–12.8 V |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0–3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
| Touch Panel | Optional customization |
| Cover Glass | Optional customization |
| Driver Board | Optional customization |
| Pin Definition | Customizable |
| FPC / Connector | Customizable according to project |
Specifications should be confirmed with Aptus during project engineering because customized configurations may differ from the standard module.
The standard module operates with a supply voltage range of approximately 3.0–3.6 V. The LED backlight uses eight LEDs, with the listed backlight electrical specification of approximately 40 mA LED current and 11.2–12.8 V LED voltage.
For system integration, engineers should evaluate the LCD power rail, backlight driver, grounding strategy, signal integrity, connector orientation, and host-controller compatibility together rather than treating the LCD as an isolated component.
Aptus can also support customization of the driver board and related display electronics when the standard configuration does not directly match the customer's embedded platform.
The narrow display geometry makes this module a natural fit for smart shelf and retail information systems. It can display product names, pricing information, promotional graphics, inventory status, or other short-form information in locations where a conventional display is too wide.
The 4.6-inch bar LCD can be integrated into vending machines and compact self-service equipment as an information or user-interface display. The elongated format allows designers to position the screen alongside physical buttons, product compartments, payment modules, or other hardware.
For industrial equipment with narrow control panels, the display can provide machine status, operating parameters, warnings, process information, and menu interfaces.
The -20°C to +70°C operating-temperature specification makes the standard module suitable for a range of controlled indoor and semi-industrial environments.
The elongated display can be integrated into smart appliances where the available display area is narrow. Product designers can use the screen for operating status, mode selection, timers, temperature information, and graphical user interfaces.
Compact measurement instruments and electronic equipment can use the 320×960 resolution to present vertically organized data, graphs, status indicators, and operating instructions.
Although the module is small, its unusual aspect ratio makes it useful as a component in customized digital signage systems. Multiple bar displays can also be incorporated into a larger enclosure to create application-specific visual layouts.
The bar-type structure can also be considered for specialized instrument panels and information systems where a long, narrow display region is required. Final suitability should be evaluated according to the environmental, mechanical, optical, and regulatory requirements of the specific project.
Aptus Display provides TFT LCD modules and customized display solutions for international B2B customers. The company supports display development from the initial specification stage through engineering customization and production.
For customers purchasing an LCD module for a new product, the display itself is only one part of the overall integration process. Mechanical dimensions, interface selection, touch functionality, cover glass, FPC, connector position, backlight performance, driver electronics, and enclosure requirements can all affect the final product.
Aptus supports customization of brightness, pin definition, cover glass, touch panel, driver board, and other display-related components, allowing customers to develop a display solution around their actual product requirements rather than adapting the entire product to a standard LCD.
Aptus's broader product portfolio includes TFT LCD modules, bar-type LCD displays, touch panel LCD modules, wide-temperature displays, flight simulator displays, gaming LCD modules, LCD accessories, and other display solutions.
The DBC046AVN40R030A can serve as a starting point for projects that require additional customization.
Potential customization areas include:
If your application requires a specific brightness level, touch solution, connector position, or mechanical structure, provide Aptus with your product drawings and system requirements during the engineering stage.
Successful integration should begin with the mechanical and electrical requirements of the complete product.
First, confirm that the 41.57 × 118.8 × 2.5 mm module dimensions and 36.768 × 110.304 mm active area fit the enclosure. Next, confirm the display interface supported by the host processor or controller board.
For MIPI applications, engineers should verify the required MIPI configuration, lane arrangement, timing, initialization commands, connector and FPC pinout. For RGB applications, the RGB interface timing and host-controller compatibility should be checked before PCB development.
The backlight should also be driven according to the specified electrical requirements. Proper grounding and ESD protection are important during both assembly and system operation.
For mass-production projects, Aptus recommends completing engineering samples and display validation before locking the final mechanical and electrical design.
Yes. The bar-type design is specifically intended for applications where a conventional rectangular LCD would be difficult to install. Its module dimensions are approximately 41.57 × 118.8 × 2.5 mm, making it suitable for narrow embedded structures.
Yes. The product is listed with RGB/MIPI interface options. The exact interface configuration, pin definition, and connection requirements should be confirmed with Aptus for your project.
A touch panel is not part of the standard LCD specification, but Aptus states that touch panels and cover glass can be customized. A capacitive touch panel can therefore be evaluated when the application requires user interaction.
The product page lists a brightness specification of 300 cd/m², while the detailed specification indicates approximately 260–300 cd/m². For applications requiring higher brightness, Aptus can evaluate a customized backlight configuration.
Yes. Aptus provides customization options including brightness, pin definition, cover glass, touch panel, driver board, and other display-related configurations. Customers should provide the required dimensions, interface, environmental conditions, quantity, and application information for engineering evaluation.
If you are developing a smart retail device, embedded terminal, industrial instrument, vending machine, smart appliance, or other compact product that requires a narrow LCD, the Aptus DBC046AVN40R030A 4.6-inch 320×960 bar-type TFT LCD provides a practical starting point.
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