Sharp presents the first industrial LCDs with all-round view
Hamburg, 12.06.2006
The new 10.4 inch and 12.1 inch industrial displays from Sharp feature Advanced Super View (ASV) Technology. This means that the TFT panels have a par-ticularly wide 160 to 170 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle and provide excellent clarity from any viewing position. Other industrial displays available on the market that are based on TN technology are unable to provide this, because chromatic coordinates starts to shift and images solarises as soon as the viewing angle is only slightly different from the fron-tal view. The new Sharp LCDs, on the other hand, can be positioned at all viewing heights both in horizontal and vertical format thanks to the wide viewing angle. The high luminance of up to 380 cd/m² and powerful contrast ratio of up to 800:1 mean that the panels provide excellent clarity.
Maximum flexibility thanks to the wider viewing angle and standard frames
The displays in the new product range are perfectly visible from any angle. Not only can the LCDs be positioned at eye level but they can also, for example, be installed as a monitoring display directly below the ceiling or as a shelf label at knee height. Since they can be used in many different ways, the new industrial LCDs are suitable for a wide range of applications, ranging from medical use to public display systems and industrial control and automation systems.
An additional advantage of the new Sharp industry panels is the improved flexibility of the product design. Since the display is clearly visible from any position thanks to the very wide azimuthal viewing angle, engineers do not have to account for any preferred viewing direc-tion when placing the panels. This gives additional flexibility in terms of positioning the display modules. Sharp’s various display types also offer a high level of mechanical compatibility, which means that applications can be diversified or modified more quickly and at significantly lower cost. If, for example, the customer requires a panel with a broader temperature range for an outdoor application, a Strong2 module of the same size can be subsequently installed without the need to adapt the mechanical design, which would be costly and time-consuming. In accordance with industry requirements, the new TFT-LCD panels will be avail-able on a long-term basis.
Availability
Prototypes of the two new industrial displays featuring ASV technology are now available worldwide through the Sharp sales offices and distribution partners. The start of series pro-duction is scheduled for the third quarter of 2006.
Specifications
LQ104V1DW02
Display size: 26.4 cm (10.4 inch)
Resolution: VGA
Dimensions: 246.5(W)x179.4(H)x max. 15.5(D) mm
Viewing angle: UD160 / LR160
Luminance: 380 cd/m²
Contrast: 450:1
Colours: 262,144 colours
Interface: CMOS, 18 bit data signal (6bit/colour)
Supply voltage: 3.3 V / 5.0 V
Specifications
LQ121S1LW01
Display size: 30.7 cm (12.1 inch)
Resolution: SVGA
Dimensions: 276.0(W)x209.0(H)x max. 11.0(D)
Viewing angle: UD160 / LR160
Luminance: 250 cd/m²
Contrast: 800:1
Colours: 262,144 colours
Interface: LVDS
Supply voltage: 3.3 V / 5.0 V
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 devel-oper 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 ground-breaking solutions in the areas of memory products, LCD, Opto Components, CCD, RF/IR, microcom-puter 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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