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| Toshiba Introduces Six New Thin-FIlm
Transistor (TFT) LCD Panels For Industrial Use |
| New Display Panels Meet the Needs of
Various Environments and Applications |
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| TOKYO and IRVINE, Calif. – May 9, 2007 — Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. (TMD)**, and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, TMD’s
sales and marketing representative in the Americas, have
expanded their lineup of industrial-use thin-film transistor
(TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCD) with six new modules.
The new products include a 12.1-inch SVGA (800 x 600)
panel with ultra-high brightness of 1,000 candelas/meter2
(cd/m2) for improved viewability for vending machines,
ticket dispensers, or other equipment installed outdoors;
3.5- and 5.7-inch QVGA (320 x 240) modules with enhanced
resolution and replaceable LED backlights for use in
measuring instruments and handheld computing devices;
high-brightness 10.4-inch and lightweight 8.4-inch |
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| modules to expand TMD’s
popular SVGA line; and a new 7.0-inch module to expand TMD’s
WVGA (800 x 480) wide-screen lineup. Each of the new LCD modules
has been designed so that it could be equipped with an optional
resistive touch panel. The displays are RoHS-Compatible1, and
have been designed to meet the requirements of the European
Union’s Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive2.
The newly developed modules will be exhibited in TMD's booth at the 10th Embedded Systems Technology Expo & Conference (ESEC) at Tokyo Big Sight from May 16 through May
18, 2007, and also at the 2007 SID (Society for Information Display) International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition at Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California, USA from May 22 through May 24, 2007.
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| 12.1-inch Module with Improved Outdoor Viewability |
| The 12.1-inch SVGA module, LTD121C35S, has been developed for improved viewability in an outdoor environment, which makes it ideal for point-of-sale terminals (POS), ATMs, vending machines, ticket dispensers, and other equipment installed outside. Improved viewability is achieved through ultra-high brightness of 1,000 cd/m2 featuring approximately 80 percent reduction in the surface reflection of natural light, compared to existing models. In addition, the backlight has been optimized for light utilization efficiency and heat dissipation. These improvements have been attained with only a 3mm increase in panel thickness to 14mm, compared to the 11mm of thickness of TMD’s conventional 12.1-inch high-brightness industrial modules.
The mechanical mounting and electrical interfaces are compatible with TMD’s conventional high-brightness 12.1-inch modules, which makes it possible to easily use the new panel in existing designs, thus enabling customers to efficiently utilize resources.
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| 3.5-inch and 5.7-inch Modules |
The new 3.5-inch and 5.7-inch QVGA (320 x 240) modules, designated LTA035A350F and LTA057A340F, respectively, are targeted for use in measuring instruments, mobile or handheld computing devices, scales, rack-mounted servers and other equipment that requires high-definition images for enhanced viewability and legibility.
The newly developed modules incorporate a high-brightness LED backlight, which eliminates the need for inverters, thus reducing electromagnetic noise. The LED backlight also contributes to a thinner and more compact module, with lower power consumption to extend battery life. Furthermore, due to TMD's original mechanical designs, the new modules accommodate side and clip mounting, and the 5.7-inch also supports rear mounting, which offers customers more flexibility for mechanical design. In addition, the newly developed modules are designed with replaceable LED backlights in order to meet the need for long-term use in industrial applications.
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| 10.4-inch and 8.4-inch SVGA Modules |
TMD's existing 12.1-inch and 8.4-inch SVGA modules have been well received by customers in the industrial sector, and there has been an increasing demand for an expanded range of SVGA resolution screen sizes. In response, TMD has developed a new high-brightness 10.4-inch SVGA (800 x 600) module, the LTA104D182F, thus expanding TMD's SVGA high-brightness series to include 8.4-inch, 10.4-inch, and 12.1-inch panels sizes, which are most frequently used in industrial applications.
In 8.4-inch size, a new module, the LTA084C191F, has been developed to meet the increasing demand for reduction in both weight and thickness for battery-powered handheld computing devices such as portable test equipment, portable medical diagnostic equipment, and industrial equipment controllers, as well as food and drink ordering terminals. The newly developed 8.4-inch module has attained further reduction in both weight and thickness while retaining the features of TMD's industrial-use LCD panels such as vibration- and impact-resistance and long-life. Compared to TMD’s existing high-brightness 8.4-inch SVGA industrial modules, this new module weighs 290g (a 100g reduction) and is 6.5mm thick (a 5mm reduction).
The new 8.4-inch and 10.4-inch SVGA modules utilize TMD's core technology of low-temperature poly-silicon (LTPS), which integrates driver circuits onto the glass, thus significantly decreasing the number of connections between the glass and external circuits, and providing a stronger structure to withstand mechanical stress.
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| 7-inch WVGA Module |
The market demand for wide-screen LCD panels is growing in office equipment such as multi-function printers (MFPs), copy machines, and facsimiles, as well as in other applications such as electronic musical instruments, and point-of-sale terminals. Demand for industrial use wide- screen LCD panels is growing. These devices are increasingly required to display more information when space is limited in the vertical direction due to mechanical design. To address this need, TMD has developed a new 7.0-inch WVGA module, complementing its current 8.5-inch WVGA (800 x 480) module for industrial use.
In view of the market need, the new 7.0-inch module, the LTA070A320F, is designed with a narrow bezel and extended lamp life (life expectancy: 50,000 hours).
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| Pricing
and Availability |
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sample price and production availability for each model
is as follows. |
| Screen Size |
Model Name |
Sample Price |
Availability |
| 3.5-inch |
LTA035A350F |
$200 |
Now |
| 5.7-inch |
LTA057A340F |
$200 |
Now |
| 7-inch |
LTA070A320F |
$300 |
Now |
| 8.4-inch |
LTA084C191F |
$500 |
Q3’07 |
| 10.4-inch |
LTA104D182F |
$500 |
Now |
| 12.1-inch |
LTD121C35S |
$700 |
Now |
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| Specifications |
| The product specifications
are summarized below for individual modules |
| 12.1-inch
(diagonal 31 cm) |
| Product – Model
Name |
LTD121C35S |
| Intended Application |
POS, ATM, vending machines,
ticket dispensers, etc. |
| Resolution |
SVGA (800 x 600) |
| Backlight |
4-lamps cold-cathode
fluorescent lamp (CCFL) |
| Operating Temperature
Range |
-20 to 70°C |
| Outline Dimensions (W
x H x D) mm |
278.2 x 215.8 x 14.0 |
| Active Area (W x H) mm |
245.9 x 184.56 |
| Brightness |
1,000 cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio |
500 |
Viewing Angle (CR 10) |
Vertical: 120°, Horizontal:
140° |
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| 3.5-inch
(diagonal 9 cm) & 5.7-inch (diagonal 14 cm) |
| Product-model name |
LTA035A350F |
LTA057A340F |
| Intended Application |
Portable handheld
computing equipment, measuring instruments, panel
computers |
| Resolution |
QVGA (320 x 240) |
| Backlight |
Replaceable LED
type (life expectancy of 20,000 hours) |
| Operating Temperature
Range |
-20 to 70°C |
| Outline Dimensions (W
x H x D) mm |
90.0 x 72.0 x 7.0 |
144.0 x 104.6 x 8.3 |
| Active Area (W x H) mm |
71.04 x 53.28 |
115.2 x 86.4 |
| Brightness |
350 cd/m2 |
350 cd/m2 |
| Contrast ratio |
350 |
500 |
| Viewing Angle (CR10) |
Vertical: 120°, Horizontal:
140° |
Vertical: 120°, Horizontal:
140° |
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| 10.4-inch
(diagonal 26 cm) |
| Product – Model Name |
LTA104D182F |
| Intended Application |
POS, factory automation,
test equipment |
| Resolution |
SVGA (800 x 600) |
| Backlight |
2-lamps cold-cathode
fluorescent lamp (CCFL) |
| Operating Temperature
Range |
-20 to 70°C |
| Outline Dimensions (W
x H x D) mm |
242.0 x 178.45 x 13.2 |
| Active Area (W x H) mm |
211.2 x 158.4 |
| Brightness |
400 cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio |
450 |
| Viewing Angle (CR10) |
Vertical: 100°, Horizontal:
120° |
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| 8.4-inch
(diagonal 21 cm) |
| Product – Model
Name |
LTA084C191F |
| Intended Application |
Handheld computing devices |
| Resolution |
SVGA (800 x 600) |
| Backlight |
Single-lamp cold-cathode
fluorescent lamp (CCFL) |
| Operating Temperature
Range |
-20 to 70°C |
| Outline Dimensions (W
x H x D) mm |
203.0 x 143.5 x 6.5 |
| Active Area (W x H) mm |
170.4 x 127.8 |
| Brightness |
250 cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio |
400 |
| Viewing Angle (CR10) |
Vertical: 100°, Horizontal:
120° |
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| 7-inch
(diagonal 18 cm) |
| Product – Model Name |
LTA070A320F |
| Intended Application |
Multifunction printers,
electronic musical instruments, point of sale terminals,
etc. |
| Resolution |
WVGA (800 x 480) |
| Backlight |
Single-lamp cold-cathode
fluorescent lamp (CCFL) |
| Operating Temperature
Range |
-20 to 70°C |
| Outline dimensions (W
x H x D) mm |
170.8 x 110.0 x 8.7 |
| Active Area (W x H) mm |
152.4 x 91.44 |
| Brightness |
350 cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio |
450 |
| Viewing Angle (CR10) |
Vertical: 110°, Horizontal:
120° |
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| RoHS-Compatible
Displays |
| The RoHS Directive
restricts the use of cadmium, hexavalent chromium, lead,
mercury, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB), and polybrominated
diphenyl ether (PBDE) in a wide range of electrical and
electronic products as of July 2006, in the European
Union. In addition, China, California, and several other
U.S. states have passed regulations with similar phase-outs
of these substances in certain electrical and electronic
products. Initially, LCDs with cold cathode fluorescent
lamp (CCFL) backlight systems must contain less than
5mg of mercury per lamp, under one of the exemptions
listed in the Annex to the RoHS Directive.2 TMD is committed
to offering a broad selection of RoHS-Compatible displays,
and will continue to develop products intended to meet
various global environmental regulations. During a transition
period, TMD will supply its original non-RoHS-Compatible
modules to existing customers as demand warrants. |
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| *About
TAEC |
| Combining quality
and flexibility with design engineering expertise, TAEC
brings a breadth of advanced, next-generation technologies
to its customers. This broad offering includes semiconductors,
flash memory-based storage solutions, and displays for
the computing, wireless, networking, automotive and digital
consumer markets. TAEC is an independent operating company
owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba
Corp. (Toshiba), Japan’s second largest semiconductor
manufacturer and the world’s ninth largest integrated
manufacturer of electric and electronic equipment. In
more than 130 years of operation, Toshiba has recorded
numerous firsts and made many valuable contributions
to technology and society. For
additional company and product information, please
visit TAEC’s website at chips.toshiba.com. For
technical inquiries, please e-mail Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com. |
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| **About
Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd |
| In April 2002,
Toshiba Corporation and Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. merged their LCD businesses into a new joint
venture company, Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology
Co., Ltd, now known as TMDisplay. The new company brings
together each company's strengths and capabilities in
LCD technology to satisfy a broad range of customer requirements
and market segments. Today, Toshiba Matsushita Display
Technology Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the field
of TFT LCD modules for mobile use. For further information,
please visit the TMD home page at http://www.tmdisplay.com/tm_dsp/index.htm. |
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