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News Release from: Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe | Subject: 42in high-definition PDP
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 19 July 2001
Less power needed for the big screen
Fujitsu Hitachi Plasma Display (FHP) is entering mass production of 42in high-definition plasma display panels (PDPs) based on its newly developed TERES circuit technology.
Fujitsu Hitachi Plasma Display (FHP) is entering mass production of 42in high-definition plasma display panels (PDPs) based on its newly developed TERES circuit technology, which features a panel-driving method requiring only half the voltage of conventional models The newly developed TERES circuit technology cuts conventional drive voltage and drive-circuit costs in half
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 16 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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While PDPs normally require a certain voltage level to produce a plasma discharge, by separating the drive voltage into positive and negative polarities, the TERES circuit technology is able to halve the necessary drive voltage without reducing the discharge voltage.
In addition, by simplifying the circuit structure and reducing the voltage applied to circuit parts, thereby cutting in half the usual costs of drive-circuit components, this technology helps to overcome what has been a major hurdle in popularising household uses of PDPs.
The TERES technology already is being used in 32in high-definition PDPs, which were introduced into the market in April 2001.
The new 42in PDPs also use ALIS technology and produce high-definition images.
Improvement of rib materials and phosphors has enhanced panel brightness efficiency and made it possible to achieve a higher brightness level of 750cd/m2 (a 25% increase over former levels) without affecting product life.
In addition, the products feature the functions of compensation for colour reproduction and dynamic colour balancing, allowing higher quality colour reproduction of TV images.
Moreover, by reducing error diffusion noise level, even dark images look smooth.
These features make the new PDPs suitable for use as display devices for household use in the digital broadcast era.
Until now, PDPs have been used mainly for industrial applications.
However, in light of the increased digitalisation of household devices in the broadband age - as exemplified by such developments as digital broadcasts, DVDs, the Internet, and CATV-and anticipating that PDPs represent the next generation of wide-screen TV displays, FHP expects that the market size will increase to 600,000 units in this fiscal year.
FHP intends to expand its product lineup of high-definition PDPs by capitalising on its two unique technologies: ALIS, which offers high brightness and performance; and TERES, which offers reduced voltage and costs. Request a free brochure from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe ...
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