Compact new extended temperature range 4.2-inch and 5-inch TFTs

Display specialist Ginsbury now offers two small-format (4.2-inch and 5-inch) TFT display modules from Japanese display manufacturer Kyocera. The design of the new display modules is based on automotive specification requirements and offers an extended operating temperature range of -30C to +85C and a storage temperature range of -40C to 85C. In addition, an anti-glare surface treatment improves readability in bright ambient environments. The 4.2-inch TFT display (T-57152GD042H-LW-AAN) features a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. A contrast ratio of 1200:1, brightness rating of 700 cd/m² and 160 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles ensure excellent optical performance. A 6-bit RGB CMOS interface provides up to 262K colours. The display module features compact mechanical outline dimensions of 102.5mm (w) x 67.0mm (h) x 8.5mm (d) The 5-inch display module (T-55923GD050J-LW-ABN) is a portrait mode VGA display that features a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels. Optical characteristics include a brightness rating of 800 cd/m² and a 500:1 contrast ratio. Viewing angles are 140 degrees horizontal and 110 degrees vertical. The module has an 8-bit RGB CMOS data interface supporting up to 16.7M colours. Mechanical outline dimensions are 98.0mm (w) x 119.0mm (h) x 10.5mm (d) Commenting, Ken Berry, product marketing manager, Ginsbury said, “Portable outdoor devices are often exposed to variations in environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. The new extended temperature range Kyocera TFT display modules are specifically designed to provide reliable operation in challenging conditions.” Both modules are targeted for use in harsh, wide operating temperature environments and applications such outdoor controls, industrial systems, navigation units and construction equipment.