In generator set (Genset) control systems, the display screen needs to remain stable and reliable under high vibration, temperature rise, and long-term operation. To meet the client's needs in the controller project, we customized a 4.7-inch, 720x1280 resolution, MIPI interface TN TFT display screen, achieving clear data display, fast response speed, and flexible structural adaptation.

This article will guide you through the background of this project, client requirements, customization highlights, and final results.

01 Project Background

The client is developing an upgraded version of the Genset controller and needs a display solution that can withstand the test of industrial environments while offering high cost-effectiveness.

Traditional displays often encounter the following problems in such scenarios:

Insufficient brightness, difficult to adapt to complex lighting conditions

Slow dynamic refresh rate, unsmooth pointer or number changes

Interface incompatibility, increasing hardware costs

Unstable screen lifespan, prone to aging under long-term operation

The client wanted to find a... High-resolution, fast-response, stable, and perfectly compatible TN TFT display with the main controller.

02 Customer Core Requirements

1) Higher resolution for enhanced interface detail

A 720x1280 resolution provides a more refined instrument UI, especially suitable for displaying information such as speed, voltage, and temperature.

2) Seamless MIPI interface integration with the main controller

The customer's main controller uses MIPI DSI, therefore the display needs to support high-speed transmission, low power consumption, and smoother animation.

3) TN screen, a cost-effective solution

Compared to IPS, TN offers a cost advantage while maintaining stable performance in industrial controllers, meeting the customer's overall budget.

4) Industrial environment stability

For Genset controllers operating for extended periods, the display needs to possess:

Stable driver IC

Enhanced backlight lifespan

Vibration-resistant FPC structure

03 Our Customized Solution

Based on the device size, main controller solution, and operating environment requirements, we offer the following customized configurations:

✔ 4.7-inch TN Panel

Fast response speed

More cost-effective, suitable for mass production

Meets the needs of industrial indicator scenarios

✔ 720x1280 high resolution

Suitable for multi-window real-time data display, dashboard interfaces, and other applications.

✔ MIPI DSI interface

High-speed data transmission

Smoother animations, pointers, and waveforms

Reduced overall power consumption

✔ Customizable brightness (350–600 nits)

Different brightness versions are available to suit different customer room lighting conditions.

✔ Industrial-grade enhanced design

Wide temperature range (-20°C ~ +70°C, upgradable to a wider temperature range)

Stable backlight driver

Enhanced FPC and structural durability

04 Display and Performance

(Can be used to display a bright screen image here)

TN panels offer the following advantages in this application:

Clear and sharp numbers and icons

Fast response speed, no delay in speed changes

More suitable for projects with limited budgets but high reliability requirements

Although the viewing angle is not as wide as... IPS, but fully meets the requirements in rack-mount applications with fixed viewing angles.

05 Customer Feedback and Final Results

Customer feedback on this customized TN display includes:

✓ Higher cost-effectiveness

Effectively reduces overall system cost while meeting interface requirements.

✓ Smooth MIPI driver debugging

High compatibility, shortening the overall system development cycle.

✓ Smoother digital refresh

Natural real-time data switching, display without lag.

✓ Stable long-term operation

Maintains good performance in high-temperature and vibration environments.

Ultimately, this solution successfully improved the practicality and overall competitiveness of the Genset controller.

06 Our Customization Capabilities

We specialize in providing the following full-service customization:

TFT / LCD / TP module customization

Interfaces (MIPI / RGB / LVDS / Customization (SPI)

Customized brightness and backlight structure

Customized FPC, bracket, and interface placement structure

Driver debugging and technical support

Industrial-grade reliability optimization

Whether it's a single display module or a complete display solution, we can flexibly design according to the application scenario.

Conclusion

The custom development of this 4.7" 720x1280 MIPI TN TFT display not only meets the actual needs of the Genset controller but also demonstrates the high cost-performance advantage of TN in the industrial field.

If you are also developing industrial controllers, energy equipment, smart meters, or need customized displays, please contact us. We will provide you with the most suitable display solution.