New 4.3 inch LCDs in 16:9 format

Hamburg, 14.07.2006

With the new 4.3 inch LCD product line, Sharp is launching three small-format TFT displays, which offer real 16:9 widescreen viewing. These displays feature Sharp developments such as ASV technology in order to guarantee excellent clarity at all times from different viewing angles. In addition the sharp contrast ratio of 400:1, 16.7 million colours and 480 x RGB x 272 pixels provide outstanding picture quality. These qualities make the new TFTs ideal for use in mobile high-end multimedia and industrial applications.

High performance, low power consumption – for consumer, medical and industrial applications
The new displays integrate ASV technology, which extends the viewing angle to 160 degrees and thus ensures a clear picture even if the viewing angle is changed from frontal view. In addition, the panels and the LED background lighting only have a low thermal power loss – a very important factor for mobile use.
This makes the TFTs particularly suitable for modern handhelds with audio-visual features such as games consoles, portable media and DVD players. As a result of their multimedia qualities these units demand high standards in terms of the display picture quality. At the same time, there is a growing trend towards producing videos and films in 16:9 – another advantage of the widescreen format.
As well as purely consumer applications the modules could also be used in industry and medicine. Here it is essential to be able to show important images in full such as oscillator or ECG curves in the widest possible picture format. For excellent clarity and perfect functioning even in difficult operating environments, the LQ043T3DX04 module also offers an extended temperature range from -20 to +60 Celsius and a luminance of up to 230 cd/m². A further model featuring a touch screen is also planned.

Control via multimedia processor
The new 4.3 inch LCDs can be perfectly controlled by an ARM based processor of the BlueStreak series, e.g. the ARM9-based 32-bit MCU LH7A404 with 266 MHZ, which is particularly suitable for multimedia applications.

Availability
Samples of the LQ043T3DX04 module will be available worldwide from September via Sharp distribution offices and distribution partners. Series production is scheduled to start in Q4 2006. The LQ043T3DX02 is already in mass production.

Specifications: LQ043T3DX02
Display size: 10.9 cm (4.3 inch)
Resolution: 480 x RGB x 272
Dimensions: 105.5 (B) x 67.2 (H) x 3.95 (T) mm
Viewing angle: UD160 / LR 160
Luminance: 165 cd/m²
Contrast: 400:1
Colours: 16.7 million colours
Interface: RGB 24 bit digital I/F (8 bit/colour)
Temperature range: -10°C to 50°C


Specifications LQ043T3DX04
Display size: 10.9 cm (4.3 inch)
Resolution: 480 x RGB x 272
Dimensions: 105.5 (B) x 67.2 (H) x 3.95 (T) mm
Viewing angle: UD160 / LR 160
Luminance: 230 cd/m²
Contrast: 400:1
Colours: 16.7 million colours
Interface: RGB 24 bit digital I/F (8 bit/colour)
Temperature range: -20 to +60 C


About Sharp Microelectronics Europe
Sharp Microelectronics Europe, Hamburg, Germany, is a divisional company of Sharp Electronics (Europe) GmbH, which is a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. Sharp is a worldwide developer of core digital technologies that are playing an integral role in shaping the next generation of electronic products for consumer and business needs. Sharp Microelectronics Europe offers groundbreaking solutions in the areas of memory products, LCD, Opto Components, CCD, RF/IR, microcomputer and system-on-chip components, along with packaging and integration skills that help design engineers throughout Europe to bring their ambitious ideas to market. Sharp Microelectronics Europe is dedicated to improving people’s lives through the use of advanced technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value and design.

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