19-Inch SXGA TFT LCD for Medical Use
Tokyo, September 29, 2005 --- NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. today
announced that in mid-October it will begin shipping samples of its
new 19-inch (48-centimeters-diagonal) monochrome super-extended
graphics array (SXGA), amorphous silicon, thin film transistor
liquid crystal display (TFT LCD) module, part number
NL128102BM29-05A, which is suitable for use in the medical field.
This module features NEC LCD Technologies' proprietary
super-advanced, super-fine TFT (SA-SFT) technology, which boasts an
ultra-wide viewing angle of 170 degrees, high luminance of
1000cd/m2 and a high contrast ratio of 900:1.
The three key features that distinguish this model are as
follows:
(1) High Luminance
NEC LCD Technologies' own unique super-advanced, super-fine TFT
(SA-SFT) technology combined with an optimized back-light system
and filters achieve a brightness of 1000cd/m2 and a high contrast
ratio of 900:1. Enabling a dynamic range of luminance, this module
is ideal for displaying medical images on a variety of radiation
system modalities.
(2) High Grade Grey-Scale Performance
Each pixel consists of three sub-pixels, and each sub-pixel
controls 256 grey-scales individually, resulting in the display of
766 grey-scales simultaneously by each pixel. Realizing accurate
and smooth grey-scale performance, this model is suitable for image
diagnosis.
(3) Ultra-wide viewing angle
SA-SFT technology, which is based on an in-plane switching (IPS)
mode, fulfills the vital prerequisites of medical image diagnosis
on LCD monitors by enabling an ultra-wide viewing angle of 170
degrees (contrast ratio greater than 10:1) and reducing the
contrast shift that can result from a change in viewing angle. The
display is capable of operating in either portrait or landscape
modes thus affording greater flexibility in viewing positions,
installation locations and display usage.
Recently, the market has seen the introduction of a more
advanced range of radiation system modalities such as CT, MRI and
PET arising from the need for more accurate diagnosis and early
detection of lesions etc. In many cases, the monitor devices
employed for these tests hang side-by-side from the ceiling with
little installation space. LCDs are considered to be the optimal
choice for such medical applications due to their light weight and
compact size. Consequently, medical equipment manufacturers look
for LCD monitor devices boasting sufficient picture quality to
enable use as monitor devices in such modalities. NEC LCD
Technologies has specifically developed this new 19-inch LCD to
respond to the need for large-sized, high-picture quality monitors
for a variety of radiation system modalities in the medical
field.
NEC LCD Technologies' LCDs are currently enjoying high acclaim
in the medical field having been adopted widely by many medical
equipment manufacturers worldwide. "The addition of this 1
megapixel, 19-inch module completes our monochrome range, enabling
us to offer our customers in the medical industry a total solution
owing to a broader range of models from 1 to 5 mega pixels. We will
continue to expand our line-up of LCDs even further to meet the
greater and more sophisticated needs of our customers in a variety
of markets across the globe." said Hidetoshi Usui, department
manager in charge of product planning and marketing, NEC LCD
Technologies, Ltd.
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 (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/english/index.html.
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* Attached below are the main specifications of the new 19-inch
LCD module.
Main Specifications of the New 19-Inch LCD
Module
| Part number: |
NL128102BM29-05A |
| Drive system: |
Amorphous silicon TFT active matrix |
| Display area: |
376.32mm x 301.056 mm
Diagonal screen size of 19.0-inches (48cm) |
| Pixel: |
1280(H) x 1024(V) pixels |
| Pixel arrangement: |
LCR vertical stripe |
| Pixel pitch: |
0.294(H) x 0.294(V) mm |
| Display color: |
256 gray scales per 1 sub-pixel
766 gray scales per 1 pixel |
| Luminance: |
1,000cd/m2 (typ.) |
| Contrast ratio: |
900:1 (typ.) |
| Viewing angle: |
Vertical : Up 85 degrees, down 85 degrees TYP.
Horizontal : Right 85 degrees, left 85 degrees TYP.
(contrast ratio at over 10:1) |
| Response time: |
35ms (typ.) (TON + TOFF: from 10% to 90%) |
| Interface: |
2port LVDS LCR (8 bits each) |
| Operating temperature: |
0 degrees C to + 55 degrees C |
| Storage temperature: |
-20 degrees C to + 60 degrees C |
| Module size: |
404.2mm (typ.) x 330.0mm (typ.) x 22.3mm (max.) |
| Weight: |
2,900g (typ.) |
| Inverter: |
None |
| Power consumption: |
26.8 W (typ.) (Power dissipation of the inverter is not
included.) |
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NEC Press Contacts:
In Japan Diane Foley
For: NEC LCD Technologies
d-foley@ax.jp.nec.com
+81-3-3798-6511