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News Release from: Avago Technologies
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 18 August 2004
Optocouplers protect monster plasma
panel
Miniature optocouplers from Agilent Technologies have been incorporated into a new 80in plasma display panel (PDP) developed by Samsung SDI.
Miniature optocouplers from Agilent Technologies have been incorporated into a new 80in plasma display panel (PDP) developed by Samsung SDI The optocouplers isolate sensitive circuitry from high-voltage surges by converting high-voltage electricity into light, preventing costly damage to the PDP
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The space-saving design of Agilent's optocouplers allowed Samsung to integrate a large number of these devices into its PDP.
Samsung's breakthrough 80in PDP provides 1920 x 1080 high-density pixel resolution, offers more than 133 million colours, and is compatible with high-definition television (HDTV).
Its size and colour brilliance makes this PDP ideal for convention halls and other large venues.
Samsung's PDP is expected to begin shipping in the second half of 2004.
"The optocouplers designed into our industry-leading PDP were selected based on their technical specs, quality, reliability and Agilent's consistent delivery", said Yoon Jeom-Hong, Chief Manager of Purchasing at Samsung SDI.
"We look forward to continuing our win-win relationship with Agilent as we grow our PDP business".
High-resolution and large-panel displays require a large number of driver-integrated circuits to be packed in limited board space, making the size of PDP components a critical issue.
Agilent's dual-channel optocouplers save space by at least 40% compared with two conventional single-channel devices.
"We are pleased that Samsung SDI has chosen our optocouplers for their cutting-edge PDP", said Chong Tze Siong, Vice President and General Manager of Agilent's Isolation Products Division.
"The display industry is growing by leaps and bounds as innovative new technologies hit the market.
We are delighted that our optocouplers can be part of this exciting product introduction". Request free introductory details about products from Avago Technologies ...
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