NEC LCD Technologies' New 21.3-Inch LCD Modules for Medical Use Deliver Industry-Leading Luminance.Tokyo, Japan, Oct 18, 2007 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. LCD Technologies today introduced two new 21.3-inch [54 centimeters (cm)-diagonal] amorphous-silicon color thin-film-transistor (TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor ) liquid crystal display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (LCD) modules for medical applications such as the display of radiograms for the interpretation and diagnosis of illness. The NL160120AC27-20 is an ultra extended graphics array (hardware) eXtended Graphics Array - (XGA) An IBM display standard introduced in 1990. XGA supports a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels with a palette of 256 colours, or 640 x 480 with high colour (16 bits per pixel). (UXGA (Ultra XGA) A screen resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. See PC display modes.  ) resolution
TFT LCD module with brightness of 950 cd/m2, and the NL204153AC21-09 is
a quad extended graphics array (QXGA (Quantum XGA) A screen resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. See PC display modes. ) resolution TFT LCD NEC LCD
Technologies today introduced two new 21.3-inch [54 centimeters
(cm)-diagonal] amorphous-silicon color thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid
crystal display (LCD) modules for medical applications such as the
display of radiograms for the interpretation and diagnosis of illness.
The NL160120AC27-20 is an ultra extended graphics array (UXGA)
resolution TFT LCD module with brightness of 950 cd/m2, and the
NL204153AC21-09 is a quad extended graphics array (QXGA) resolution TFT
LCD module with brightness of 800 cd/m2. Both of the new color products
achieve industry-leading luminance The amount of brightness, measured in lumens, that is given off by a pixel or area on a screen. For example, dark red and bright red would have the same chrominance, but a different luminance. in each resolution category by NEC
LCD Technologies' proprietary ultra-advanced, super-fine TFT
(UA-SFT) technology and a new high-intensity, direct back-light system.
Ideal for medical image diagnosis, the new modules also realize high
picture performance with ultra-wide viewing angles, a high contrast
ratio and high brightness uniformity.
The main characteristics of the new models are as follows. 1. Industry-leading high luminance Through first-time application of proprietary UA-SFT technology to the 21.3-inch class of LCDs, which achieves a 20% improvement in optical transmittance as compared with SA-SFT technology, combined with the new high-intensity direct back-light system and further enhanced LCD panel design, the NL160120AC27-20 achieves high luminance of 950 cd/m2, twice that of the conventional product. The NL204153AC21-09 has QXGA resolution that is equivalent to approximately 1.6 times the density (area ratio) of the NL160120AC27-20 and attains high luminance of 800 cd/m2. Although both of the new products are color models they achieve a dynamic range of luminance, which has been conventionally difficult to attain along with high density and color, thereby enabling the smooth and precise reproduction of grayscale In computing, a grayscale or greyscale digital image is an image in which the value of each pixel is a single sample. Displayed images of this sort are typically composed of shades of gray, varying from black at the weakest intensity to white at the strongest, though in required for medical image diagnosis. 2. High contrast performance A review in panel design, including adoption of UA-SFT technology, has improved the LCD panel's ability to prevent the leakage of light leading to enhanced black display. As a result, the NL160120AC27-20 and the NL204153AC21-09 realize high contrasts of 800:1 and 750:1 respectively. In addition, optimization of the optical design inhibits a "washed-out black" phenomenon that occurs when the viewing angle is enlarged - currently a common issue with in-plane switching (IPS) type LCD modules - leading to enhanced viewing angle performance of the contrast ratio. 3. High brightness uniformity Enhancement of the entire optical design of the LCD module, including the LCD panel and the backlight back·light n. A type of spotlight, used in photography, that illuminates a subject from behind. tr.v. back·light·ed or back·lit , back·light·ing, back·lights system, enabled a reduction in the screen brightness difference, realizing a higher level of brightness uniformity than the conventional product, NL160120AC27-05. Higher brightness uniformity has been long sought after in medical image diagnosis. "The LCD needs of the medical field have become increasingly complicated and sophisticated as use increases. We have striven to fulfill these increasingly diverse needs by continuing to enable high quality images and ultra wide viewing angles to enable our modules to be adopted even more widely by medical equipment manufacturers worldwide," said Masaaki Hiroshima, Product Planning Department Manager, NEC LCD Technologies. "By further enhancing luminance, both of our new color LCD products can be used for X-ray interpretation and PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. Viewer use simultaneously, eliminating the need for two separate monitors to provide further convenience to the medical community." As one of the few LCD module manufacturers that meet the needs of the medical field, NEC LCD Technologies will continue to pursue an even higher level of picture quality to supply unrivaled products. Both of the new modules will be displayed at FPD (1) (Flat Panel Display) See LCD, plasma display, EL display, FED and flat panel display. (2) (Field Programmable Device) An umbrella term for all chips that can be programmed by the customer including SPLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs. See PLD. International 2007, which is being held at the Pacifico Yokohama, Japan, from October 24 - 26. Pricing and Availability Availability of samples is scheduled for the end of November 2007. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Model number (resolution): NL160120AC27-20 (UXGA) Size (diagonal measurement): 21.3-inch (54 cm diagonal) Brightness: 950 cd/m2 Sample availability: November 2007 Model number (resolution): NL204153AC21-09 (QXGA) Size (diagonal measurement): 21.3-inch (54 cm diagonal) Brightness: 800 cd/m2 Sample availability: November 2007 Main Specifications - New 21.3-Inch LCD Module (NL160120AC27-20): http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/0710/1803-01.html - New 21.3-Inch LCD Module (NL204153AC21-09): http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/0710/1803-02.html 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 An active matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD) is a type of flat panel display, currently the overwhelming choice of notebook computer manufacturers, due to light weight, very good image quality, wide color gamut, and response time. The term was first used in 1975 by Dr T. (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 SFT Statens Forurensningstilsyn (Norwegian Pollution Control Authority) SFT System Fault Tolerance SFT Shaft SFT Secure File Transfer SFT School Food Trust (UK) SFT Societe Francaise des Traducteurs technology with high luminance, wide color gamut and fast response; NLT NLT abbr. night letter technology for high visibility in any kind of ambient light environment; VIT VIT Vitro VIT Vitality (Final Fantasy) VIT Vitreous VIT Victorian Institute of Teaching (Australia) VIT Vellore Institute of Technology (Tamil Nadu, India) 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 A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time 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 (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale and ATM markets. Additional information can be found at http://www.nec-lcd.com/en/index.html About NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH, headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany, is a leading developer and supplier of semiconductor products in Europe. Committed to meeting customers' cost, performance and time-to-market requirements, the company offers solutions ranging from standard products to system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions, as well as customized products for next-generation designs. Our customers also benefit from state-of-the-art manufacturing from the global production network of our parent company, NEC Electronics Corporation. Additionally, NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH is the exclusive European sales and marketing channel of LCD modules from NEC LCD Technologies Ltd. For more information, visit http://www.eu.necel.com About NEC Corporation NEC Corporation (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 6701) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com Source: NEC Corporation Contact: Japan / Asia Diane Foley NEC Corporation +81-3-3798-6511 d-foley@ax.jp.nec.com Europe Oliver Luettgen NEC Electronics Europe +49-211-6503-1469 oliver.luettgen@eu.necel.com Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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