April 2026 WINSTAR News

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of the WINSTAR Newsletter.
In this issue, we feature our upcoming exhibition at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026, introduce the WFN0286A2 Series 2.86-inch bar type TFT displays, and share application and development insights for pro audio, smart retail, and Smart Display.

Continue reading for this month's highlights and featured topics:

› Meet WINSTAR at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026

› WFN0286A2 Series 2.86-inch Bar Type IPS TFT LCD Displays

› TFT Display Solutions for Pro Audio Front Panels

› Upgrading Smart Retail Equipment with PMOLED Displays

› What's New in Smart Display GUI Builder v0.8.4_WS

 

Meet WINSTAR at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026

 

WINSTAR will be exhibiting at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026 and warmly invites you to visit Booth P0131 at TaiNEX 2, 1F, from June 2 to June 5, 2026.

At the show, we will present display and HMI embedded solutions for AI equipment, server systems, industrial control, and smart devices. Highlights will include industrial TFT displays, low-power OLED and EPD solutions, transparent OLED technology, Smart Display platforms, and Embedded HMI solutions.

We look forward to seeing you in Taipei.

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WFN0286A2 Series 2.86-inch Bar Type IPS TFT LCD Displays

 

WINSTAR offers a range of 2.86-inch bar type IPS TFT LCD displays designed for compact HMI layouts and vertical or narrow-format interface applications. With a resolution of 376 × 960 pixels, this product series supports clear information presentation in space-constrained equipment such as control panels, smart devices, and embedded systems.

The WFN0286A2 series includes options for high brightness, projected capacitive touch with optical bonding, and standard brightness without touch, allowing developers to select the most suitable configuration based on operating environment, interface requirements, and product positioning.

These three models share the same bar-type form factor and IPS wide viewing characteristics, while offering different combinations of brightness and touch functionality for flexible integration.

2.86-inch High Brightness Bar Type IPS TFT LCD with PCAP Model No.: WFN0286A2S0WADNA000 Size: 2.86-inch Resolution: 376 × 960 pixels Module Dimensions: 40.2 × 84.3 × 3.85 mm Active Area: 26.508 × 67.68 mm Viewing Angle: 85/85/85/85 (IPS) Controller IC: ST7701P TFT Interface: 3-wire SPI + RGB 24-bit Touch Panel: Projected Capacitive Touch Panel + Optical Bonding CTP Interface: I²C CTP IC: ST1633i or equivalent Surface: Glare Brightness: 900 cd/m² Operating Temp: -30 ~ +85°C Storage Temp : -30 ~ +85°C Learn More

 

2.86-inch High Brightness Bar Type IPS TFT LCD Model No.: WFN0286A2S0WADNN000 Size: 2.86-inch Resolution: 376 × 960 pixels Module Dimensions: 31.2 × 76.6 × 2.23 mm Active Area: 26.508 × 67.68 mm Viewing Angle: 85/85/85/85 (IPS) Controller IC: ST7701P TFT Interface: 3-wire SPI + RGB 24-bit Touch Panel: Without Touch Panel Surface: Glare Brightness: 1000 cd/m² Operating Temp: -30 ~ +85°C Storage Temp: -30 ~ +85°C Learn More

 

2.86-inch Standard Brightness Bar Type IPS TFT LCD Model No.: WFN0286A2T0WADNN000 Size: 2.86-inch Resolution: 376 × 960 pixels Module Dimensions: 31.2 × 76.6 × 2.23 mm Active Area: 26.508 × 67.68 mm Viewing Angle: 85/85/85/85 (IPS) Controller IC: ST7701P TFT Interface: 3-wire SPI + RGB 24-bit Touch Panel: Without Touch Panel Surface: Glare Brightness: 600 cd/m² Operating Temp: -30 ~ +85°C Storage Temp: -30 ~ +85°C Learn More

 

 

TFT Display Solutions for Pro Audio Front Panels

 

Designing a front panel for pro audio equipment involves more than selecting a display that fits the available space. In products such as DSP units, digital mixers, power amplifiers, and controllers, display choice also affects interface clarity, mechanical layout, and overall integration flexibility.

This featured introduction looks at TFT display solutions for pro audio front panels across 1U to 4U rack-mounted systems. It covers compact and bar-type display formats, along with practical considerations such as readability, structural fit, optical treatment, interface support, and scalable development concepts.

For teams developing professional audio equipment, this provides a useful overview of how different TFT display options can support front-panel design across a range of product configurations.

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Upgrading Smart Retail Equipment with PMOLED Displays

 

As self-service and unattended retail equipment become more common, display design is playing a more important role in both communication efficiency and user experience. In many systems, the auxiliary display is responsible for showing critical information such as price, status, and real-time feedback, which can directly affect usability and transaction flow.

This featured content introduces how PMOLED displays can be used in smart retail equipment, with practical examples covering vending machines, thermal label and receipt printers, and laundromat terminals. It also compares PMOLED with STN-LCD from the perspective of operating environment, interaction needs, design language, and product positioning, helping teams assess which display technology better fits their application goals.

For companies developing smart retail and self-service equipment, this is a useful reference for understanding where PMOLED can bring stronger visual communication and a more refined equipment appearance.

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What's New in Smart Display GUI Builder v0.8.4_WS

Smart Display GUI Builder v0.8.4_WS introduces several functional updates for the 16MB series, including QR Code widget support for the 5-inch UART protocol, support for up to 255 widgets per page, and GPIO status feedback to the host for the 16MB Custom CAN ID protocol. These updates are designed to improve interface flexibility and host-side interaction in Smart Display applications.

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