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LCD Modules
News Release from: Sharp Microelectronics | Subject: LQ121S1LW01 and LQ150X1LW72
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 26 May 2006
LCDs boost resolution and luminance
Two new Advanced Super View TFT-LCDs suit industrial, gaming, medical and other applications.
Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas has introduced two new Advanced Super View TFT-LCDs (thin film transistor liquid crystal display) for industrial, gaming, medical and other applications These new LCDs push performance levels in resolution and luminance while maintaining drop-in replacement for current Sharp designs
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 17 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sharp, a leader in LCD technology, developed the 12.1in (LQ121S1LW01) and 15.0in (LQ150X1LW72) models to address specific design considerations that are a priority for designers of industrial applications.
Higher resolutions and greater luminance output meet the growing need for viewability in a wide range of indoor and outdoor settings and lighting conditions.
Sharp's 12.1in module can display 256K colours and 250cd/m2 of brightness; the 15.0in module can display an amazing 16 million colours and 350cd/m2 of brightness.
Both displays incorporate Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View technology boasting a 170-degree symmetrical viewing cone.
This super-wide viewing cone allows off-axis perception of the image without colour shifting or loss of detail.
These Advanced Super View displays have fast response times for flicker-free screens; and because the LCDs are normally black, users perceive much crisper, clearer images.
Engineers can quickly and easily upgrade to a current-generation display without re-designing the application.
Sharp's new displays feature mountings, connectors, and pinouts identical to previous versions for drop-in replacement.
These new displays are also well suited for optical enhancement by third party integrators.
The displays' improved durability and field-replaceable backlights with an MTBF of 50,000 hours, make them an ideal choice for a variety of applications.
"Sharp understands the varied needs of the industrial market and we will continue to develop the best display solutions in terms of size, performance, durability and product longevity", said Sriram Peruvemba, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas.
"Consequently, our industrial customers throughout North America can choose exactly the right LCD panel for their product".
"And a dedicated sales and field application team works with them through every step of the design cycle".
The LQ121S1LW01 display is currently in production; the LQ150X1LW72 will enter mass production in Q2 2006.
The LQ121S1LW01 and LQ150X1LW72 join Sharp's extensive lineup of small- and medium-size displays for the industrial market.
Ranging in size from 2.2 to 28.3in, Sharp's industrial displays are available directly from Sharp or from major distributors throughout North America.
These Sharp displays are RoHS compliant.
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