NEC LCD Technologies' New 21.3-Inch Monochrome LCD Module for Medical Use Achieves Industry's Highest Resolution.Tokyo, Japan, Oct 17, 2006 - (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, Ltd. today announced the development of a new monochrome, 21.3-inch (54-centimeters-diagonal) amorphous silicon 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) module. Boasting the industry's highest resolution in the category of monochrome LCDs for medical use, this LCD is ideal for diagnosis of radiogram radiogram /ra·dio·gram/ (-gram?) radiograph. ra·di·o·gram n. A radiograph. radiogram (rā´dēōgram), interpretation, in particular, digital mammography images. The new LCD module is being positioned as a top-end product in the company's monochrome LCD module lineup and commercial production is targeted for the middle of 2007. Its resolution of 2800 x 2100 pixels (approx 6 mega-pixels) surpasses that of NEC LCD Technologies' high-end module NL256204AM15-01/01A, which has a resolution of 2560 x 2048 pixels. Furthermore, each pixel of this monochrome LCD module consists of three sub-pixels, and a 10-bit TFT LCD source driver enables individual sub-pixel control of 1024 grey-scales from input to output. This realizes simultaneous display of 3070 grey-scales (equivalent to 11.5 bits) per pixel, without the need for any interpolation interpolation In mathematics, estimation of a value between two known data points. A simple example is calculating the mean (see mean, median, and mode) of two population counts made 10 years apart to estimate the population in the fifth year. technologies such as frame rate control (FRC FRC abbr. functional residual capacity FRC see functional residual capacity. ). As a result, the new LCD boasts extremely high quality, making it appropriate for radiographic radiographic (rā´dēōgraf´ik), adj relating to the process of radiography, the finished product, or its use. image diagnosis with mammography, which requires a high density and high level of grey-scale quality. The main characteristics of the new model are as follows: 1. Industry's Highest Resolution The new LCD boasts the industry's highest resolution in the category of monochrome LCDs at 2800 x 2100 pixels (approx 6 mega-pixels) enabling 12% greater display of screen information than NL256204AM15-01/01A. 2. High Level of Grey-Scale Quality Each pixel of the LCD consists of three sub-pixels, and a 10-bit TFT LCD source driver enables individual sub-pixel control of 1024 grey-scales from input to output, realizing simultaneous display of 3070 grey-scales (equivalent to 11.5 bits) per pixel, without the need for any interpolation technologies, such as frame rate control (FRC). 3. High Luminance, High Contrast Performance and Wide Viewing Angle Further refinement of NEC LCD Technologies' own unique super-advanced, super-fine TFT (SA-SFT) technology combined with panel design optimization achieve luminance of 1000cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 1000:1, the highest levels in the 5 mega-pixel and above monochrome class. In addition, the new module boasts superior control of viewing angle dependence of grey-scale and contrast performance, achieving steady screen quality even in multi-screen environments. 4. Size Compatibility Compatibility with NEC LCD Technologies' existing 2 and 3 mega-pixel monochrome modules is achieved by an aspect ratio of 4:3 and its 21.3-inch (54cm) diagonal size. This enables sharing of molding die with LCD monitors that adopt NEC LCD Technologies' 2 and/or 3 mega-pixel LCDs, contributing to shortened product development periods and a reduction in development cost for LCD monitor manufacturers. Recently, there has been a trend toward digitalization digitalization /dig·i·tal·iza·tion/ (dij?i-tal-i-za´shun) the administration of digitalis or one of its glycosides in a dosage schedule designed to produce and then maintain optimal therapeutic concentrations of its cardiotonic of medical equipment such as electronic medical chart systems and picture archiving and communication systems (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. ). Monitors used for interpretation of radiogram diagnosis, which have replaced the film business, require far higher picture quality than that of general IT monitors for accurate screen reproduction of image information obtained from various modalities. In particular, extremely high picture quality in resolution, grey-scale performance, dynamic range and screen uniformity is required for diagnostic imaging of digital mammography in order to accurately distinguish microscopic calcification, an initial symptom of breast cancer. "Our new 21.3-inch LCD fills an important gap in the market for medical monitors. Not only does it offer the industry's highest resolution providing the best display environment for diagnostic imaging of digital mammography, it also offers great benefits to monitor manufacturers in terms of reduced development costs and shortened product development cycles," said Masaaki Hiroshima, 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 medical field. This new product 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 2006, which is being held in Pacifico Yokohama, Japan, from October 18-20. Please see http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/ for more information. 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 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 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. Source: NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. Contact: Diane Foley For NEC LCD Technologies Tel: +81-3-3798-6511 E-mail: d-foley@ax.jp.nec.com Copyright [c] 2006 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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