Tokyo, October 13, 2005 --- NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. today announced the development of two new, high-end 21.3-inch (54cm diagonal), QXGA (quad extended graphics array), amorphous silicon, thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD) modules for professional use.

 

The main features of the two new LCD modules are as follows:

 

(1)Ultra-wide color gamut LCD module for use by high-end graphics industries

This new 21.3-inch LCD, an upgraded model of NL160120BC27-10 that was commercialized in March this year, achieves the highest level of color definition in the range of color TFT LCDs supporting Adobe(R) RGB. Enabling sophisticated color reproduction and accurate screen display, it fulfills the demands of the professional color processing fields such as digital photo editing, digital pre-press operation and a range of computer design. Its other features include:

-An ultra-wide color gamut of 109% for Adobe(R) RGB, realized by a 3 color LED back-light system.

-High luminance of 250cd/m2 and a high contrast ratio of 800:1 enabled by a newly designed LCD panel based on NEC LCD Technologies' own unique super-advanced, super-fine TFT (SA-SFT) technology, despite a density 1.6 times greater than that of NL160120BC27-10.

 

-Simultaneous display of the most suitable 1073 million colors out of a total of 68.5 billion owing to a 10bit display driver and a 12bit look up table (LUT).

 

(2)Ultra high luminance color LCD module for medical use

An upgraded model of NL160120AC27-05 that was launched in April this year, this LCD module achieves the highest brightness level in the UXGA and above class of color TFT LCDs. Boasting sufficient brightness for radiogram interpretation utilization, it can be used for a combination of applications such as image diagnosis requiring high-brightness and smooth grey-scale and viewing of picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) that require a color screen to display multiple images from a range of medical tests and instruments such as endoscopes, ophthalmoscopy and ultrasound equipment. Its other features include:

 

-High luminance of 500cd/m2 and a high contrast ratio of 800:1 realized by a combination of a high-intensity, direct, back-light system and a newly designed LCD panel based on SA-SFT technology, despite a density 1.6 times greater than that of NL160120AC27-05.

 

-Simultaneous display of the most suitable 1073 million colors out of a total of 68.5 billion and 1024 gray-scales (more than that of a monochrome monitor with an 8bit source driver IC) out of a total of 4093 enabled by a 10bit source driver IC and a 12bit look up table (LUT).

 

"We have continuously focused on R&D pursuing better picture quality based on our proprietary SA-SFT technology in response to the advanced needs of a wide variety of professional fields. We are convinced that our newest 21.3-inch, QXGA TFT LCDs, which have been enabled by a combination of our unique R&D strength and adaptive design technology, will expand even further the use of LCDs in a range of specialist fields " said Hidetoshi Usui, department manager in charge of product planning and marketing, NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd.

 

NEC LCD Technologies will continue to pursue an even higher level of picture quality to supply products unrivaled in the professional field.

Both new models will be displayed at FPD International 2005 being held in Pacifico Yokohama, Japan, from October 19 - 21

 

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 three core technology areas: ultra-wide viewing angle SFT technology, with high luminance and fast response; transflective NLT technology; and adaptive design technology that 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. (www.am.necel.com)  and NEC Electronics Europe (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/english/