The LB048WV1-TL01 is a 4.8" industrial LCD display panel manufactured by LG Display, featuring 800×480 resolution with WLED backlight and LVDS interface. With 280 cd/m² brightness and 350:1 contrast ratio, viewing angle 65/65/50/50, designed for industrial instrumentation, embedded systems, and reliable display applications.
| Brand | LG Display |
| Model | LB048WV1-TL01 |
| Size | 4.8" |
| Resolution | 800×480 |
| Brightness | 280 cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 350:1 |
| Viewing Angle | 65/65/50/50 |
| Display Type | 262K |
| Backlight | WLED |
| Interface | LVDS |
Industrial instrumentation and gauges
Embedded systems displays
Metering equipment
Point-of-sale terminals
Security alarm panels
Small appliance displays
FAQ:
Q1: What makes the 4.8" size combined with 800×480 resolution special?
A1: This combination results in a very high pixel density (PPI) for an industrial display. At 4.8 inches, an 800×480 resolution makes text, fine lines, and graphics appear incredibly sharp and crisp—much more so than a standard 4.3" 480×272 panel or a 5.7" 320×240 panel. It is ideal for compact devices where screen space is limited, but high detail is required.
Q2: What type of video interface does the LB048WV1-TL01 use?
A2: This panel utilizes a 24-bit Digital RGB TTL/CMOS interface. It does not use an analog VGA input or a high-speed LVDS interface. Instead, it receives parallel digital data (8 bits each for Red, Green, and Blue) along with synchronization signals (HSYNC, VSYNC), a pixel clock (DOTCLK), and Data Enable (DE). It is designed to be driven directly by an embedded microcontroller or SoC.
Q3: Can I use this panel for a custom Raspberry Pi or Arduino project?
A3: Not directly. The standard Raspberry Pi outputs either HDMI or DSI (Display Serial Interface), and most Arduinos cannot generate the fast 24-bit parallel TTL video signals required by this panel. To use it, you would need an intermediate adapter board—specifically an HDMI-to-RGB-TTL converter board that supports an 800×480 resolution output.
Q4: What does “262K colors” mean for the display’s visual quality?
A4: “262K colors” (262,144 colors) means the panel uses an 18-bit color depth (6 bits per RGB channel). While modern smartphone displays use 24-bit or 30-bit for 16 million+ colors, 18-bit color is standard and perfectly sufficient for the vast majority of industrial HMIs, medical devices, and instrumentation. It provides good color depth without requiring a wider 24-bit data bus, saving wiring complexity.










