Sharp presents new in-vehicle LCD with 2,500:1 contrast ratio
With the highest contrast ratio* currently available on the market the new Sharp automotive LCD is ideal vehicle instrument panels
Hamburg, April 17 2008 - With the introduction of the new 2,500:1 High Contrast Automotive TFT LCD Sharp takes the development towards fully digitalized vehicle instrument clusters a significant step ahead. The industry’s highest* contrast ratio of 2,500:1 currently available on the market enables improved readability and an unprecedented deep, rich blacks of the display, while maintaining the high reliability and durability demanded by in-vehicle applications with an operating temperature of -30°C to 85°C. The new Sharp 8 inch screen is therefore predestined for the design of high-end instrument panels whereas LCDs need to be integrated seamlessly into frequently black-colored dashboards of premium cars. This development was achieved by optimizing the pixel design in the LCD panel and improving the performance of components such as color filters.
Until now, the market for LCDs for in-vehicle applications has been expanding centered mainly on rear-seat entertainment (RSE) systems to watch television, DVDs, etc., in the back seat, and car navigation systems. Recently, the trend to incorporate LCDs into the instrument panel has also been accelerating. These LCDs are intended to display read-outs from gauges such as the speedometer, as well as simultaneously display images that enlarge the driver’s field of vision and provide visual guidance and safety warnings via connections with cameras and various sensors mounted on the vehicle.
As the leading manufacturer of LCDs, Sharp will continue to develop a broad variety of liquid crystal displays not only for in-vehicle use, a field for which demand is expected to growth in the future, but also for different industrial applications as well as large format screens for e-signage systems and flat panel TV.
* As of September 27, 2007, for LCDs for in-vehicle applications.
Specifications
Screen size |
8-inch |
Resolution |
800 x RGB x 480 |
Contrast |
2500:1 |
Viewing angle |
Vertical: 176°, horizontal: 176° |
Brightness |
500 cd/m2 |
Operating temperature range |
-30C° to 85°C |
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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, IC and LSI 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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