03.07.2009

GLYN Introduces EDT TFT Family Concept for Easier Product Designs

GLYN in close collaboration with Emerging Display Technologies (EDT) have developed a family of TFT displays of various sizes (currently 3.5”, 4.3”, 5.0”, 5.7” and 7”) and resolution (from 320x240 to 800x480) that are compatible with one another, have a common interface, and will have long-term availability of up to 7 years to make it easier for our customers to design a product while also enjoying peace of mind regarding continuity of supply.  Additional benefits of the TFT Family Concept include modern user interface with touch panel option, flexibility and easy upgrade path, power efficiency with LED backlighting, cost efficiency with a single common interface, and minimised noise level with smart PCB design.

The TFT family consists of TFT displays which have a custom GLYN board on the reverse side to ensure all displays have an identical interface. All of the displays in the family will have LEDs for backlighting which can be easily dimmed using analogue means or via PWM.   All signals are also received via one cable and only a single 3.3V is needed to be supplied to the display with all the other voltages to be internally generated in the custom GLYN board.

All modules of this family have the following features in common:

• operating temperature of -20 to 70°C (without touch panel)
• optional touch panel for all modules
• LED backlight
• LED lifetime of 40k hours @ 25°C (definition of lifetime = 50% of initial brightness)
• 40-pin ZIF connector
• all modules have a compatible interface (exception are 4.3” and 7.0” which have no Reset pin)
• 3.3V single supply
• onboard LED driver
• optional bypass of LED driver for direct access to LEDs
• analogue or PWM dimming (no separate wires for backlight needed)
• large dimming range
• integrated touch panel signals on main interface (no separate wires for touch panel needed)
• slim build
• optional mounting lugs for 5.7” modules
• standard CMOS 18-Bit interface (DCLK, HSYNC, VSYNC)
• connection between GND and metal frame which can be opened via a jumper

For more details about the GLYN EDT TFT Family Concept, please send us an email at sales@glyn.com.au