For demanding use – the 7.5 inch Strong2 LCD from Sharp

Hamburg, 4.09.2006

2006 – Sharp Microelectronics Europe is adding the 7.5 inch TFT LCD LQ075V3DG01 - a new and robust medium-format display - to its Strong2 product series. The LCD is characterised by high image quality, an extended temperature range and low power consumption. These modules are therefore particularly designed for mobile applications in the industrial sector and are used, for example, as a portable measuring device or medical handheld.


For optimum vision
The new Strong2 LCD offers excellent clarity even in poor ambient light – a particularly important benefit for mobile use. With a display luminance of 400 cd/m², 260,000 colours and a contrast ratio of 600:1, the LCD also satisfies the highest requirements for outdoor use. Sharp achieves the high contrast ratio with the Strong2 LCDs thanks to an optimum pathway of the pixels’ voltage potential when the appliance is switched on. The display is also designed for lower power consumption.


Temperature-resistant and durable
The Strong2 modules are considerably more resistant to changes in temperature and are more shock-resistant than conventional displays. Both in operating and off mode the panels are able to withstand temperatures of -30 to +80° C thanks to improved polarisers and RGB filters. This is particularly relevant for outdoor use and also in industrial applications in which the displays are exposed to strong fluctuations in temperature due to process and waste heat. The display is also less sensitive to shocks. For new materials and a new design of the housing of the LC display ensure that jolts and vibrations can be specifically absorbed.
This means that the new 7.5 inch LCD is considerably more reliable than conventional displays. The background lighting is also characterised by a long life cycle of 50,000 hours. When necessary, the backlight – as is usual with Sharp industry displays – can be easily replaced.


Simple upgrade thanks to standard frames
In future, an additional 7.5 inch Strong2 LCD model with SVGA resolution and LVDS interface is planned. The uniform housing will ensure a high level of mechanical compatibility. This will allow the application to be upgraded more quickly and at reduced cost because time and cost-intensive adaptations of the mechanical design will no longer be necessary.


Availability
Samples of the LQ075V3DG01 are available immediately on request worldwide via the Sharp sales offices and distribution partners. The start of series production is scheduled for Q2/2007.


Specifications LQ075V3DG01
Display size: 19 cm (7.5 inch)
Resolution: VGA
Pixel: 640 x RGB x 480
Pixel pitch: 0.237 x 0.237 mm
Dimensions: 184 x 139.8 x max. 12.7 mm
Luminance: 400 cd/m²
Contrast: 600:1
Colours: 260,000 colours (6 bit)
Temperature range: -30 – + 80°C (operation and storage) Viewing angle: L/R 140° D/U 110° (6 o’clock) Backlight (life cycle): CCFT (50,000 hours)
Interface: CMOS (6bit/RGB)


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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