TOKYO and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC LCD
Technologies, along with its sales and marketing channel in the Americas,
NEC Electronics America, Inc., today announced that they will begin
shipping samples of a new 4.1-inch (10.6 cm-diagonal), thin-film transistor
(TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) module, part number NL8048HL11-01B, at
the beginning of October. Incorporating low-temperature poly-silicon (LTPS)
technology, the new module features wide video graphics array (WVGA)
resolution that produces high-quality pictures on portable devices such as
ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs) and portable multimedia players
(PMPs), and on display devices for various small-size broadcasting
equipment.
The main features of the new LCD module are as follows.
1. Higher density due to greater integration
NEC LCD Technologies has integrated peripheral circuits, including a
gate driver, onto the TFT-LCD glass substrate, thereby reducing the
peripheral wiring and the number of connections with external circuits. As
a result, the LCD module achieves a high pixel density of approximately 227
pixels per inch (ppi), allowing characters and images to be clearly
reproduced on the screen, making for smooth transitions as the displayed
images change.
2. High luminance and high reflectance ratios
The 4.1-inch module boasts high luminance of 350 candelas per square
meter (cd/m2), a wide color gamut of 72 percent (NTSC ratio), and a high
pixel density of approximately 227 ppi. These features are realized by a
combination of a high aperture ratio, achieved by the LTPS TFT, and
optimization of the color filters, backlight system and cell design. As a
result, the new product enables accurate, bright and vivid image
reproduction.
3. Smooth and precise color/grayscale reproduction
A 24-bit (8 bits each for RGB) source driver enables independent
control of each RGB gamma value and achieves a gamma curve optimized for
various purposes. The LCD panel, capable of displaying 16.77 million colors
simultaneously, attains precise color reproduction and smooth color
gradation by taking full advantage of the wide range of colors.
4. Touch panel, timing controller and DC-DC converter
The module is equipped with a touch panel, timing controller, and DC-DC
converter that help manufacturers of portable information devices reduce
development costs and lead time.
NEC LCD Technologies has been developing high-quality, value-added
products for professional and industrial display applications such as
small-size broadcasting monitors, video camera monitors, and UMPCs and
PMPs.
"As applications for LCD modules have proliferated, the demand for high
picture quality in small-size LCD modules has also increased," said Masaaki
Hiroshima, Product Planning Department Manager, NEC LCD Technologies.
"Based on our proprietary value-integrated TFT (VIT) LCD technology -- one
of our four core technologies -- the new 4.1-inch module meets this
requirement by achieving industry-leading levels of reproduction quality,
pixel density, luminance, and color."
NEC LCD Technologies will continue to provide high-quality, value-added
LCD modules by making full use of its core technologies, including VIT
technology, and its long-term experience in the design and manufacture of
LCD modules.
In addition to the 4.1-inch module, the company also is offering a new
4.3-inch (11 cm-diagonal) color TFT LCD module, part number NL4827HC19-05B,
that boasts high luminance of 500 cd/m2 and wide quarter video graphics
array (WQVGA) resolution. Both products will be showcased in NEC
Electronics America's booth #1009 at Embedded Systems Conference (ESC),
September 19-20, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.
Availability
Samples of the 4.1-inch NL8048HC11-01B and NL4827HC19-05B are scheduled
to be available for sampling in October 2007. For pricing and further
information in the Americas, call 1 (800) 366-9782 or e-mail at
info@am.necel.com. More information about these and other display modules
can be found at http://www.am.necel.com/display. Pricing and availability
are subject to change.
Model number (resolution) NL8048HL11-01B (WVGA) NL4827HC19-05B (WQVGA)
Size (diagonal measurement) 4.1-inch 4.3-inch
(10.4 cm diagonal) (11 cm diagonal)
Brightness 350 cd/m2 500 cd/m2
Sample availability October 2007 October 2007
(Main specifications of the LCD modules are noted in the attachments at
the end of the press release.)
About NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd.
NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. is one of the world's leading providers of
high-quality, innovative, active-matrix liquid crystal display (AM-LCDs)
modules for the industrial and high-end monitor markets. The company
focuses its development on four core technology areas: ultra-wide viewing
angle SFT technology with high luminance, wide color gamut and fast
response; NLT technology for high visibility in any kind of ambient light
environment; VIT technology to add extra value to LCD modules; and adaptive
design technology, which together meet a variety of specialized needs for
the flat panel display markets. NEC LCD Technologies' worldwide support
includes sales and marketing affiliates NEC Electronics America, Inc.
(http://www.am.necel.com) and NEC Electronics Europe
(http://www.eu.necel.com) that offer specialized display solutions to their
respective markets. NEC LCD Technologies employs approximately 1,200 people
worldwide and offers one of the broadest product portfolios for the
medical, factory automation, test and measurement, entertainment, kiosk,
POS and ATM markets. Additional information can be found at
http://www.nec-lcd.com/en/index.html.
About NEC Electronics America, Inc.
NEC Electronics America, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara,
California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Electronics Corporation
(TSE: 6723), a leading provider of semiconductor products encompassing
advanced technology solutions for the broadband and communications markets;
system solutions for the mobile, PC, automotive and digital consumer
markets; and platform solutions for a wide range of customer applications.
NEC Electronics America offers a local manufacturing facility in Roseville,
California, and the global manufacturing capabilities of its parent
company. NEC Electronics America is also the Americas marketing and sales
channel, specializing in industrial applications, for active-matrix LCDs
from NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd., a global leader in innovative display
technologies. More information about the products offered by NEC
Electronics America, Inc. can be found at http://www.am.necel.com.
NEC Electronics is either a registered trademark or trademark of NEC
Electronics Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All
other registered trademarks or trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
ATTACHMENT 1
Main Specifications of the New 4.1-Inch LCD Module
Part number NL8048HL11-01B
Display area 88.80 (H) x 53.28 (V) mm
Diagonal screen size of 4.1 inches (10.4 cm)
Drive system Low temperature poly-silicon TFT active-matrix
Display color 16.77M colors
Resolution: 800 (H) x 480 (V) pixels
Pixel arrangement RGB vertical stripe
Pixel pitch 0.111 (H) x 0.111 (V) mm
Luminance 350 cd/m2 (typ.) *at IL = 1 8mA
Contrast ratio 400:1 (typ.)
Viewing angle Vertical : Up 60 degrees, down 80 degrees
Horizontal : Right 80 degrees, left
80 degrees(contrast ratio at over 10:1)
Response time 25 ms (typ.) (TON + TOFF: from 10% to 90%)
Interface CMOS RGB 8 bits each
Power supply voltage VCC: 3.0V
Power consumption LCD panel + driver: 200 mW (typ.)
Backlight: 806 mW (typ.) *at IL = 14 mA
Operating temperature -20 degrees C to + 70 degrees C
Storage temperature -30 degrees C to + 80 degrees C
Surface condition Clear
Module size 99.6 (typ.) x 69.5 (typ.) x 5.0 (max.) mm
Weight 65g (typ.)
Touch panel Equipment
Controller Installed
* The press release and other information in this file may be out of date
upon observation. Refer to other parts of NEC LCD Technologies' website
for more current information: http://www.nec-lcd.com/en/index.html
ATTACHMENT 2
Main Specifications of the New 4.3-Inch LCD Module
Part number NL4827HC19-05B
Display area 95.04 (H) x 53.856 (V) mm
Diagonal screen size of 4.3 inches (11 cm)
Drive system Amorphous-silicon TFT active-matrix
Display color 16.77M colors
Resolution 480 (H) x 272 (V) pixels
Pixel arrangement RGB vertical stripe
Pixel pitch 0.198 (H) x 0.198 (V) mm
Luminance: 500 cd/m2 (typ.) *at IL = 20 mA
Contrast ratio 500 : 1 (typ.)
Viewing angle Vertical : Up 60 degrees, down 80 degrees (typ.)
Horizontal : Right 80 degrees, left 80 degrees
(typ.) (contrast ratio at over 10:1)
Response time 25 ms (typ.) (TON + TOFF: from 10% to 90%)
Interface CMOS RGB 8 bits each
Power supply voltage VCC : 2.5V, VDD : 5.0V
Power consumption TBD
Operating temperature -20 degrees C to + 70 degrees C
Storage temperature -30 degrees C to + 80 degrees C
Surface condition Antiglare
Module size TBD
Weight TBD
Touch panel Equipment
Controller Installed
* Note that the press release and other information in this file may be
out of date upon observation. Refer to other parts of NEC LCD
Technologies' website for more current information:
http://www.nec-lcd.com/en/index.html
SOURCE NEC Electronics America, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Japan-Asia, Diane Foley of NEC Corporation,
+81-3-3798-6511, d-foley@ax.jp.nec.com, or Americas, Denise
Garibaldi of NEC Electronics America, Inc., +1-408-588-6620,
denise.garibaldi@am.necel.com
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