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LQ190E1LW01X 48 cm (19“) 5:4 TFT with an extended temperature rangeThere was always a demand for large sized TFTs with an extended temperature range in the industrial market. So far there was no product available. Sharp is the first manufacturer who offers a 48 cm (19") TFT, LQ 190E1LW01X , with an extended temperature range of –15°C…+70°C (storage temperature range –20…+75°C). Adder Delivers Professional Digital Signage For The MassesThe AdderLink LPV is a new range of 'Line Powered Video' extenders which allows users to install customer focused marketing campaigns in their stores. The product has been designed to deliver full HD 1080p content to your screen, and extend across distances of up to 500 feet. Unique Capabilities of Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT™) Touch Sensors Reflected in Innovative Interactive MirrorZytronic's 15.6-inch PCT-based ZYBRID touch sensors are being used to bring interactive functionality to the ViViMirror, a new innovation developed by Taiwan-based specialist, Sunvision Technology. Intelligent Displays at the Embedded World 2010demmel products introduced its smallest and most competitively priced "Next Generation Intelligent LCD" (iLCD) with a 2.8 screen diagonal at this year's Embedded World. By adding a low-cost model to the range of existing intelligent displays even price sensitive applications can now be equipped with a color display. Development costs are almost completely eliminated and time-to-market is shortened significantly when using iLCDs, making them ideal even for low quantity production runs. 
Fujitsu Announces the First System Solution Showing a Fully Virtual Instrument ClusterFujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) has announced a new application concept showing the possibilities for virtual instrumentation in future passenger and commercial vehicles. The intention of developing the virtual cluster application was to provide a 'right-sized' complete system solution including hardware and software components, a demo application, as well as tool support to enable a quick start to development. 
3M Exhibits Revolutionary Multi-Touch Technology at CeBIT 2010Diversified technology company 3M will present the new true multi-touch standard to a European audience for the first time at CeBIT 2010, the world's foremost tradeshow for the digital industry in Hannover, Germany, 2-6 March. In Hall 14, Stand K50, 3M will exhibit its 22-inch Multi-Touch LCD desktop displays designed for professional and prosumer (professional consumer) applications that need up to 10-finger touch input or multi-user interactivity with a very fast response time. 
Embedded World 2010 will be full of Hitachi LCD displaysHitachi Display Products Group (DPG) will be represented at the Embedded World trade fair in Nuremburg, Germany by local distributors Arrow, Data Modul, Glyn and MSC. The recently announced slim 5.7 ¼ VGA TX14D22VM1BAA display module and the latest industrial specification 7.0", 8.0" and 9.0" wide aspect ratio TFT display panels featuring Hitachi's IPS Pro technology will be exhibited. 
Cherry keyboards take off at Heathrow!ZF Electronics has won a substantial order to supply keyboards for airport check-in desks at Heathrow airport. The company saw off heavy competition from rival manufacturers to secure the order from PKS Services, who specialize in supplying, repairing and refurbishing airport IT equipment. ZF Electronics' Cherry keyboards were selected following a thorough testing and evaluation process begun in April 2009, which demonstrated that they would provide the most cost-effective solution over the expected lifespan of the installation, being robust enough to withstand constant 24/7 usage in a busy commercial environment. 
GDS launches 4000-nit LCD displays for full outdoor applicationsGDS - Global Display Solutions unveiled at ISE in Amsterdam its new high bright family of products: Sirius. The excitement and expectations around these brand new products that will be shown again at Digital Signage Expo, Las Vegas / 23-25 February (booth n. 2425), are very high as they can finally give to outdoor communication the WOW factor Digital Out-Of-Home market has been always looking for. The new high bright products are ideal for Digital Signage and Public Information Display applications. 
Fujitsu Chooses Cypress TrueTouch Touchscreen SolutionCypress Semiconductor announced that Fujitsu has selected the TrueTouch solution from Cypress to implement the water-resistant touchscreen in NTT DOCOMO's new handset, the docomo PRIME series F-01B mobile phone. The flexible TrueTouch solution, based on the PSoC(r) programmable system-on-chip architecture, offered proven performance, durability and programmability from the docomo PRIME series F-01A phone. 
Hitachi's trio of 8:3 aspect ratio TFT displaysHitachi Display Products continues to be at the forefront of the development and introduction of TFT display modules for the industrial and consumer market with the announcement of the availability of a trio of letterbox format 8:3 aspect ratio TFT display modules. Two 6.2" TFT displays are available: the TX16D18VM2CAB features a resolution of HSVGA (800 x 300 pixels) while the TX16D11VM2CAC features a resolution of HVGA (640 x 240 pixels). Also introduced is a 10.2" TFT display featuring a resolution of HSVGA (800 x 256 pixels). 
Cypress TrueTouch Touchscreen Solution Delivers Multi-Touch Gestures and Camera Focus Feature on New docomo PRIME series™ N-02B Mobile PhoneCypress Semiconductor today announced that its TrueTouch™ touchscreen solution is employed in the new docomo PRIME series™ N-02B mobile phone from NEC. The N-02B offers a high-resolution, 12-megapixel camera that can be activated in less than one second. The TrueTouch solution enables users to focus the camera using the touchscreen for speed and convenience. The phone also uses the TrueTouch solution to deliver intuitive multitouch capability, allowing gestures such as tap, double-tap, pan, pinch, scroll, rotate and others. 
Futuristic, interactive dining experience facilitated by Zytronic’s Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT™)-based touch sensorsA 22-inch version of Zytronic's durable touch sensor product, ZYBRID, has been chosen by advanced user interface specialist, Sunvision Technology, to create interactive dining tables which offer customers a new, entertaining dining experience at the exclusive Mojo restaurant in Taipei. Interactive functionality is enabled by embedding the ZYBRID touch sensors inside the restaurant's tabletops. The touchscreen operates in conjunction with a computer-controlled projector mounted over each table which presents interactive menus on to the surface. 
DM ECO: New Chip-on-Glass standard LCMsData Modul´s EcoLine is a cost-effective display alternative. We are now introducing a new series of graphic Chip-on-Glass displays with a resolution of 128x64 pixels. 
Axiomtek - 22inch TFT Medical Grade Touch LCD MonitorAxiomtek announced a 22-inch TFT medical grade touch LCD monitor, the MMT225. Especially designed for medical environment, it adopts IPX1 waterproof design which protects the entire system from outside liquid, preventing system from crashing. This fanless unit features only 69mm in thickness and is outfitted with 22-inch TFT 300 nits WSXGA LCD display and user-friendly OSD to deliver excellent viewing quality and easy data entry. With its excellent ID and rugged design, the MMT225 is especially ideal for medical image processing and mobile nursing cart. 
An 8.9 Touchscreen System ideal for home automation and point of saleFollowing the very positive response to the PDX-057T 5.7" panel PC, DSL has now launched a larger widescreen variant known as the PDX-089T. Designed as an ideal solution for Home Automation, Point of Sale and many other aesthetically demanding vertical markets the fanless PDX-089T is based on the 1GHz Vortex86DX CPU and features a Compact Flash and Micro SD slot, LAN, two USB 2.0 ports, one RS-232 port and Mini-PCI expansion. 512MB DDR2 memory is fitted as standard and optional audio line out, an additional USB port and wireless LAN are available on request. 
2.8” TMR TFTs Offer Excellent Price-PerformanceAnders Electronics announced the availability of its newest sunlight readable 2.8" TMR TFT display. Specially designed for portable applications like mobile handsets, remote monitoring systems, industrial and metering products, portable measuring devices, and medical devices, the 2.8" TMR TFT offers excellent indoor and outdoor optical specifications, superb guaranteed availability, and unprecedented cost-performance advantages. 
GPEG’s 43inch Panoramic Digital Information Display Panel (DID) is landscape and portrait compatibleGPEG announced the launch of their latest state of the art Panoramic TFT display the FDT-I430LA01-GP. This unique display features a 43@@ 4:1 aspect ratio colour active matrix liquid crystal display with a resolution of 1920 x 480 (UHVGA) displaying up to 16.7 million colours. The panel incorporates a LVDS interface for simple connection to external devices, low power consumption and a narrow bezel. 
Zytronic Brings Touch Functionality to Advantech Panel PCsTaiwan's leading embedded computing manufacturer, Advantech, has again selected Zytronic's highly acclaimed Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT)-based touch sensors and is offering the option of a ZYPOS® touch sensor in its latest ruggedized 17-inch panel PC. The PPC-175T has a 17-inch colour TFT LCD with a 1280 x 1024 resolution and features a high performance Intel microprocessor chip (Pentium or Celeron M), 2GBytes of DDR RAM memory, and a host of high speed interconnects. Designed for use in the harshest industrial environments, the PPC-175T has an operating temperature which extends from 0°C right through to 50°C in humidity levels of up to 85% and is capable of withstanding up to 10G of shock. 
12.1 XGA Industrial TFT: Wide Viewing Angle and Wide Temperature RangeNow available from Texim Europe, the Chi Mei G121X1-L03 TFT features wide viewing angles, 1024x768 XGA resolution, wide operating and storage temperature range, a replaceable 50k hour LED light bar and 18-bit colour via the LVDS interface. Cypress Demonstrates Tablet-Sized Capacitive Touchscreen with True Multi-touch All-point CapabilityCypress Semiconductor Corp. demonstrated a tablet-sized capacitive touchscreen technology with unlimited finger tracking capability. Cypress has released a video, available at www.cypress.com/go/tabletvideo, which features a demonstration of a user manipulating multiple pictures on the screen simultaneously. The technology, based on Cypress's industry-leading TrueTouch™ touchscreen solution for smaller-size portable electronics, will power touchscreens between 7 and 17 inches with full multi-touch support. 
Axiomtek Releases New 46-inch Full HD Large-size Advertising Digital Signage Platform – DSA-146Axiomtek has released its new large-size advertising digital signage platform with 46-inch full HD wide TFT LCD, the DSA-146. It is designed to be installed in any public and commercial spaces to effectively convey digital contents such as: commercial, announcement, news and information, operating 24/7 as non-stop service. The ideal platform combines low power Intel® Celeron® M 575 2.0 GHz or high performance Intel® Core™2 Duo T9400 2.53 GHz processor with Intel® GM45 chipset to deliver great computing power and enhances graphic capability. 
Densitron to show at New Electronics Week South Africa 2010Densitron is a well-established British provider of innovative custom and standard display solutions, and complete product design and production services, with over 30 years of experience in serving the global market. The company's wide range of display solutions will be put on show at the New Electronics Week (NEW) exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa on 9th and 10th March 2010. Zytronic to present at Society for Information Display (SID) UK EventZytronic, the developer and manufacturer of PCT-based touch sensor products, is pleased to announce its participation at the forthcoming 'Power-Saving and Touch Panel Technologies for Displays' event which takes place at Sharp Laboratories of Europe's offices in Oxford. Gregg Brown, sales engineer, will present the features and benefits of Zytronic's patented PCT at 12 noon on 27th January. 
CiVUE/Zytronic partnership delivers enhanced sunlight readability to touch-based applicationsZytronic's projected capacitive technology (PCT)-based ZYBRID touch sensors are being used by CiVUE Optotech Inc. of Taiwan. CiVUE, an industry-leading specialist in optical bonding for display systems, is providing its customers with complete display assembly solutions in a process which involves integrating the LCD, touchcreen, protective glass and optical bonding layer together to deliver enhanced image clarity and sunlight readability. 
Synaptics ClearPad on Nexus One SmartphoneSynaptics, a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today announced that the Nexus One phone uses its ClearPad 2000 capacitive touchscreen sensor. 
Synaptics Previews Scrybe – The Revolutionary Next Generation In PC Touch InterfaceSynaptics Inc. today announced beta availability for Scrybe gesture workflows, the next generation advancement in TouchPad-based interfaces for PCs. Scrybe leverages finger movements to create fluid gesture shortcuts intended to boost productivity and efficiency by getting more work done with fewer steps. Scrybe delivers a powerful gesture engine to PC manufacturers who want to utilize the latest gesture technology to enhance the overall user experience. 
Wide VGA TFT display from GPEG International features Projective Capacitive touch screen.The new five inch WVGA (800x480) TFT display module, from GPEG International includes the option of adding a 'projective capacitive' touch screen, a product availability lifetime of a minimum of three years, a high brightness long life LED backlight, excellent contrast ratio and an extended operating temperature range of -30C to +85C. 3M Revolutionises User Interactivity with 10-Finger Multi-Touch Capability3M today announced a 22-inch high-definition, multi-touch LCD display for professional and prosumer (professional consumer) applications that need up to 10-finger touch input or multi-user interactivity with a very fast response time. The new M2256PW Display demonstrates 3M's commitment to push the boundaries of traditional touch technology. While most multi-touch technologies support two-finger touch and gestures, 3M's multi-touch technology supports 10-finger touch input and advanced gesture capability. 
GPEG International brings Wacom's CapPLUS Capacitive Touch technology to marketWacom Components has successfully created a highly enhanced surface capacitive touch component solution for mid to large size flat panel applications. The CapPlus range builds on Wacom's market leading position in touch-pad products for the creative/professional community. 
Hitachi strengthen line up with new 9.0” IPS-Pro TFTHitachi Display Products Group industrial display product line up is further enhanced with the introduction of a 9.0" TX23D38VM0CAA TFT display module. Key features of the new TX23D38VM0CAA include the latest evolution of Hitachi's acclaimed In-Plane-Switching technology IPS-Pro, a display resolution of 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA), a long lifetime, high brightness LED backlight and an integrated LVDS interface. 
Display Technology Offers Substantial Savings on Custom Colour LCDsDensitron announced the introduction of a new display technology that allows custom colour LCDs to be produced at a fraction of the cost of a typical colour LCD module. Densitron is pleased to introduce the latest technology onto the industrial marketplace after its successful launch into consumer applications. 
AIS Releases Low Cost Medical LCD Monitors Designed for Patient Monitoring ApplicationsAmerican Industrial Systems introduced a new line of medically certified LCD Monitors for hospitals and personal care industries. The medical LCD displays have passed UL60601-1 Medical Equipment Certifications for approved electronic compatibility and reliability in the medical field. They are currently available in 17 and 19 sizes with the same physical appearance to maintain a consistent look over all installations. These monitors have been designed to be installed in dentist chairs, examination rooms, waiting rooms, and patient monitoring rooms to display vital information for patients and/or viewers. 
AIS Releases Low Cost CCTV Security LCD Monitors for Video Security Surveillance SolutionsAmerican Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS), a leading manufacturer of industrial displays introduces a new line of CCTV LCD Monitors into their line card. They are currently available in 15, 17, and 19 sizes with the same physical appearance to maintain a consistent look for installations. The displays feature industrial grade components and constructions for high product reliability, availability, and performance, meeting the demands of commercial security monitoring applications. 
New Plug & Play Evaluation Kit for 5.7”–15” Industrial TFT displays from DensitronDensitron Europe introduces a new range of proprietary Plug & Play driver card evaluation kits for its Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) industrial TFT series, covering display sizes of 5.7", 7", 8", 10.4", 12.1", 13.3" and 15". The new demonstration platforms are specifically designed to allow users to get up and running with their prototyping process quickly and with minimal fuss. 
Space saving wide VGA TFT display from GPEG InternationalThe new five inch WVGA (800x480) TFT display module, from GPEG International, features a product availability lifetime of a minimum of three years, a high brightness long life LED backlight, excellent contrast ratio and an extended operating temperature range of -30C to +85C. 
4.3 wide ultra slim design TFTWith the new 4.3 wide ultra slim design TFT from Casio you have completely new choices for your product design. With compact outline dimensions of 105.5 x 67.2 x 2.9mm and BLANVIEW-technology it is perfectly suitable for energy-saving applications such as hand-held devices and/or outdoor use in direct sunlight. Minimum 5 years long term availability is confirmed by Casio starting from mass production of your individual application. 
UMR Intelligent Displays from Anders Now Offer Custom Display EnhancementsAdding further value to the company's UMR range of intelligent embedded display platforms, Anders' new line includes the option of display enhancement solutions in addition to a choice of resistive or capacitive transparent touch input sensors. The display enhancement options include EMI filters (low ohm conductive coating or fine wire mesh layer) for EMI/EMC suppression, optical filters for controlling light emissions in the visible and infrared spectrums, and a variety of front-of-display finishes such as special polarisers for improved sunlight readability, retarders, EMI Windows, anti-reflective, and light control filters for privacy. 
TFT displays with extra long-life LED backlight, 88° viewing angle and up to 1500:1 contrast ratioThe 10.4-inch TFT displays G104V1-T03 (VGA)/G104X1-L03(XGA) and the 12.1‑inch panel G121S1-L02 (SVGA) from CMO (Chi Mei Optoelectronics) feature a viewing angle of 88° from all sides, an excellent contrast ratio of up to 1500:1 and a brightness of up to 450 cd/m². The displays are manufactured with the help of MVA (Multi-domain Vertically Aligned) technology. 
Ceravision and Toshiba Electronics sign development and supply agreement to advance High Efficiency Plasma TechnologyCeravision Ltd, the inventor and world leader in High Efficiency Plasma (HEP) technology, has formed a strategic alliance with Toshiba Electronics to accelerate development of advanced magnetrons for lighting applications. Tim Reynolds, Ceravision's CEO, stated: "We are delighted to have Toshiba Electronics as our partner. This programme will allow us to further develop the efficiency of our technology with a world class provider. Our supply agreement with Toshiba will also further enhance the quality of our components as well as giving confidence to our customers that their volume requirements can be met. We have tried and tested many commercial magnetrons over the last year and Toshiba has consistently demonstrated industry leading performance. 
Hitachi continue to enhance and develop 5.7” ¼ VGA TFTHitachi Display Products Group's strategy of continuous product development and improvement is ably demonstrated with the new TX14D22VM1BAA 5.7" ¼ VGA TFT display. Hitachi has consistently been at the forefront of the development of the 5.7" ¼ VGA industry standard and the new TX14D22VM1BAA continues this process. The recently introduced 5.7" TFT features a new super slim mechanical form factor, ¼ VGA (320 x 240 pixels) resolution and a high brightness LED backlight. Sharp- UV2A LC alignment for improvement of LCD TV panelsThe alignment of the liquid crystal molecules in a predetermined direction is key for the image performance of any LCD; the better the alignment of the molecules the greater the static contrast and the light transmission of the panel. Controlling the alignment and movement of the liquid crystals is also essential for wide viewing angles. 
AIS Introduces LED Backlit LCD Displays into their Industrial Line Card featuring High Performance, Long Life, and Low Power ConsumptionAmerican Industrial Systems has expanded its Industrial LCD Monitor line featuring LED Backlit Displays which offer long life, high durability, and low power consumption compared to standard CCFL backlights. As the industrial market place moves toward power efficiency and green manufacturing, LED backlights have become the standard in energy efficient displays. Traditionally LED backlights have been limited to smaller size displays, but AIS has introduced 17, 19, and a 21.5 LED backlit LCD's, opening up opportunities for a large array of application. 
Anders Intelligent Displays Now Available with CAN BusAnders Electronics has announced the integration of the Controller–Area Network (CAN) bus into all new UMR Intelligent Display products. The CAN bus interface, now interfaced with Anders' UMR products via SPI, supports the CAN 2.0B protocol, and allows transmission and reception of extended and standard CAN frames at up to 1MB/second. The CAN driver is available under WIN CE 5.0, enabling applications to configure the CAN controller and communicate using the CAN bus. 
Smart Terminals Improve Entertainment, Communications and Clinical AccessJAOtech has announced a new range of patient bedside Smart Terminals for 2010, offering the latest high performance Intel processors, cutting edge styling and a host of product improvements and features. 
PC keyboard companies ZF & Devlin to help BBC’s Children in Need appealFans of Pudsey looking for an exclusive, one-off PC accessory will be able to bid in a charity auction in aid of BBC's Children in Need appeal for a Cherry keyboard from ZF Electronics which has been laser printed by custom keyboard supplier, Devlin Electronics, with an image of the bear himself, the BBC logo and the words 'Children in Need 2009'. 
Power saving LED backlights for industrial displaysAUO is now offering LED backlights for the whole industrial display portfolio. As usual the industrial products come with a long term commitment. Available from 5.7" up to 19" the whole range got alternatively to the ccfl models now also LED backlights. 
New Strong2 TFT-series with LED backlightSharp introduces a fully industry-compatible TFT series with LED backlight. Diagonals 5.7", 8.4", 10.4", 12.1" and 15" are available. The portfolio will be extended by 6.4" and 12.1" shortly. A special housing design guarantees that the new TFT LCD withstands accelerations of up to 14.7m/s² in a range of 5 to 500kHz. 
Power saving 3.5in transflective TFT display is ideal for portable applicationsA new 3.5in TFT module with a high-reflectance ratio of more than 6% has been released by EPSON Imaging Devices. Due to this outstanding feature it is possible to dim or even switch off the LED-backlight at room lighting conditions. Hereby the power consumption of the display will be reduced significantly. 
GPEG TFT Kits provide ‘Plug and Play’ versatilityGPEG TFT kits are designed to allow the user to connect a wide selection of TFT displays, quickly and easily, to standard interfaces such as VGA, DVI (D, A and I), and video sources by supplying all necessary components as a complete kit. 
New Panoramic TFT Revolutionises Traditional Signage OpportunitiesThe new range of panoramic monitors from leading monitor innovator and manufacturer GPEG, provides retailers with electronic display opportunities previously thought to be unachievable. Densitron Certified as a Maxim Touch Screen VendorDensitron Corporation introduces their low activation force 2.8 and 3.8 resistive touch screens as the first in a series of sensors to be certified by Maxim to operate with their recently released MAX11800-MAX11803 Low-Power, Ultra-Small Resistive Touch-Screen Controllers with I2C/SPI. 
3M Offers Multi-touch Capabilities for Windows 73M Touch Systems, has announced that its Projected Capacitive and Surface Capacitive touch screen products have achieved the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo. Engineered to be seamlessly integrated with the Windows 7 operating system, these 3M touch screens help application developers and customers take advantage of the operating system's new touch interface. 3M Projected Capacitive touch technology has received Windows Touch Additional Qualification (AQ) status for multi-touch interactivity by meeting 100% of the testing criteria. This 3M touch technology offers Windows 7 developers "true" multi-touch functionality with 10-finger simultaneous touch capability for real-world multi-finger and multi-user applications. This technology is currently available as a 19-inch multi-touch developer's kit. 
GPEG - TFT display offers wide viewing angleGPEG has announced its latest TFT display the FDT042 4.2 inch WQVGA module, a touch screen option, wide temperature range and availability for up to 5 years. This 4.2 inch WQVGA (432x240) resolution TFT has an exclusive option of software selectable operation in either landscape or portrait mode giving designers greater freedom of choice during the design process. With a viewing area of 97.48mm x 50.1mm the TFT will display 262k colours using the integrated ILI9326 driver chip. 
8.0 WVGA in Photo Fine Vistarich Technology now availableEPSON Imaging Devices released a new 8.0 WVGA TFT module based on the latest evolution of Vistarich technology which provides a stable colour image from any viewing angle, excellent colour saturation and a very high contrast ratio. 
Zytronic’s PCT-based Touch Sensors Integrated into Ruggedized Panel PCsZytronic's ZYPOS customisable touch sensor product, based on the company's award-winning Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT), has been selected by Taipei-based human machine interface specialist Aplex, to bring touchscreen functionality to its series of ruggedized stainless steel panel PCs. 
TFT displays target industrial embedded applicationsTwo new product introductions from Hitachi's Display Products Group (DPG) are the compact 7.0" and 8.0 wide aspect ratio TFT display modules featuring many of Hitachi's latest display technology innovations. The new 7.0" TX18D35VM0AAA and 8.0" TX20D26VM0AAA feature the latest evolutions of Hitachi's renowned In-Plane-Switching technology IPS-Pro, which provides a stable colour image from any viewing angle, excellent colour saturation and a very high contrast ratio. 
Ultra low power E-paper display from GPEGGPEG International has announced the launch of its latest E- paper display; a 2.1 inch active matrix 'electrophoretic' display ideal for use as a shelf label display in the retail industry. Avago Technologies - High Performance Touch Screen Interface Technology for Smart Phones and Portable Electronic Communications DevicesAvago Technologies has announced it has developed an innovative new touch screen interface that greatly enhances the operation and navigation of Smart Phones, portable media players, and a wide range of other portable electronic communications devices. This new touch screen technology from Avago is a mutual capacitance, multi-touch controller that is capable of tracking up to four simultaneous touch points without the problem of ghost points that are found in most other competing capacitive sensing technologies. 
19-inch Rack Mount Quad DisplaysIn order to compliment its wide range of rack mount LCD products Austin Hughes Europe has introduced a new generation of rack mount Quad Displays for use in CCTV security and industrial control applications. They allow users to display / record and monitor signals from four different computers or video sources simultaneously on a single screen. Options include 17', 19', 20' and 22' LCD display panels and 1U drawers in standard and widescreen formats. 
JAOtech to launch new Smart Terminal range at MedicaJAOtech is to unveil its new look 2010 range of hospital bedside terminals at Medica in Dusseldorf, in November 2009. The JAOtech stand (Hall 15, E27) will feature the company's full line-up, as well as its ergonomics range of products and pioneering wireless medical keyboard. The 2010 Obie, Jima and Zivo terminals benefit from the latest high performance, low power Intel Atom processors as well as a considerable weight reduction due to an aluminium chassis. Also included are a wealth of additional features and an updated stylish yet practical design. 
1U Widescreen Screen Keyboard KVM DrawersFollowing strong market trends towards widescreen technology Austin Hughes Europe has introduced widescreen options on the new 'W' series of screen keyboard KVM drawers and the new 'WS' series of SUN screen keyboard KVM drawers. Available with 19 Samsung Class 'A' LCD panels. LQ121S1LG62 - 23-inch high brightness industrial-type LCD with LED backlightSharp has extended its successful range of industrial-grade LCDs with LED backlighting by intro-ducing two new displays. As highlight amongst the new additions to the product family, the 23-inch LQ231U1LW31 display is characterised above all by its excellent optical characteristics. These include amazing 500 cd/m² brightness, a wide viewing angle of up to 170° in all directions, incredible colour depth with 16 million colours and a high static contrast of 600:1 for indus-trial displays. Its anti-reflection coating also helps to ensure that the display remains easily legible even in difficult light condi-tions. This means the new 23-inch TFT LCD is suitable not only as a screen component for current industrial control units, but also for applications that are used outdoors entirely or in part, e.g. sales and information terminals, ATMs, test and measurement equipment, marine control systems. Sharp new five-primary-color LCD for faithful color reproductionSharp has prototyped a five-primary-color display that faithfully reproduces the real surface colors that humans are capable of perceiving. The pixel structure of the new type of panel is based on five-colors adding the colors C (cyan) and Y (yellow) to the three standard R (red), G (green), and B (blue) color set. This combination expands the color gamut that can be rendered within the color spectrum that humans can discern with the unaided eye, and enables the new display type to reproduce more than 99 percent of real surface colors. Nearly all real surface colors can be rendered faithfully, even those like the color of the sea (emerald blue), brass instruments (golden yellow), and roses (crimson red), that have been difficult to render using conventional RGB color scheme. For example: with a standard sRGB scheme for computer and monitor display devices only 35 to 60 percent of all real surface colors can be reproduced. The newly developed display type from Sharp with RGBCY color sch 
Touch screen monitors from Packard BellPackard Bell has unveiled its new 20-inch monitor, the Viseo 200T Touch Edition and gives mainstream exposure to the multi-touch technology. The use of multi-touch technology is expected to rapidly expand because it provides a fast and intuitive interface to the user. 
New Jersey hospital selects JAOtech for second generation patient bedside terminal roll-outHoly Name hospital of Teaneck, New Jersey has selected JAOtech Smart Terminals for its second generation bedside entertainment and communication system. Holy Name hospital is one of the US pioneers of patient bedside all-in-one computers, and the 340 JAOtech Jima units replace its existing six year old terminal estate, upgrading the entertainment system enabling future access to patient electronic medical records. 
21.5 and 24-inch full HD digital signage platformsAXIOMTEK has announced the debut of its new 21.5 and 24-inch full HD digital signage platforms, the OFP215 and OFP240, for applications like retail stores, sport stadiums, corporate buildings, airports, restaurants, theaters, theme parks, and more public and private spaces. As advertising continues to go digital over conventional signs, the digital signage is increasingly popular and diversified in outdoor and indoor environments, operating 24/7 as non-stop service. 
Superior Human Interface Touchscreen Solutions with Introduction of New Atmel ProductsAtmel has announced the production release of its new maXTouch family of capacitive touchscreen controller solutions, capable of supporting an unlimited number of unique simultaneous touches with a video-quality screen refresh rate of 250 Hz. Atmel's new maXTouch technology platform supports the development of touchscreens surpassing 10 inches with full zoom, rotate, handwriting and shape recognition functionality. 
Configurable Touch-Screen LCD Video Evaluation Platform Now Available for Lattice FPGA FamiliesLattice Semiconductor Corporation today announced the release of LCD-Pro, an advanced FPGA-based LCD video imaging and control solutions platform. Developed by Lattice partner Exor International, the LCD-Pro evaluation platform is based on the low-cost LatticeECP2 and LatticeXP2 FPGA devices, and the UltiLogic family of graphics Intellectual Property (IP) Cores from Exor International. 
SmartBoard and SmartTerminal from ZF Electronics are perfect long life partners for smartcard applicationsZF Electronics Ltd – formerly Cherry Electrical Products – has announced a special edition of its G83-6744 keyboard with integrated smartcard reader to partner its SmartTerminal ST-1044U chipcard reader for use in demanding, high-throughput environments. The Special Edition SmartBoard G83-6744 is a USB keyboard with integrated card reader and matches the Cherry SmartTerminal ST-1044-UD standalone USB card reader. Both products feature landed contacts (also sometimes called landing contacts) rather than the standard sliding contacts found in the vast majority of smartcard readers currently on the market, which means they have approximately double the normal operating life. These innovative products from ZF Electronics cost very little more than conventional smartcard readers initially and are far more cost-effective over their whole lifecycle. 
Industrial LCD panels incorporate LED backlight systemsToshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced the development of the latest range of active-matrix colour thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCD) for the industrial market. The new display modules incorporate light-emitting diode (LED) backlight technology offering exceptional long life performance with 100,000 hours mean time between failure (MTBF)1. The market leading modules are designed to satisfy a broad range of industrial applications, test and measurement equipment, medical equipment, mobile computing devices and more. Using the latest LED backlight technology, the new series includes eight LCD modules, available in four screen sizes (5.7-inch, 8.4-inch, 10.4-inch, and 12.1-inch). 
Vishay - 128 x 32 LED Graphics Displays with Drive Electronics and + 5V HC CMOS Level Video InterfaceVishay Intertechnology has announced two new 128 x 32 LED graphics displays with drive electronics and a + 5V HC CMOS-level video interface. Designed as replacements for the popular APD-128G032 plasma display module, the new LED displays offer designers a choice of bright red (LEE-128G032B) or neon orange (LEE-128G032-1) colors while both offer high brightness and superior viewing characteristics in a slim package. GPEG International Introduces a new 7inch WSVGA TFT with LED backlightThe new 7 inch Wide SVGA 800x600 TFT display module, from GPEG International, features a product availability lifetime of a minimum of three years, a high brightness long life LED backlight, excellent contrast ratio and an extended operating temperature range of -20C to +80C. 
Mitsubishi Electric begins sales of TFT-LCD Modules in EuropeMitsubishi Electric announces sales of Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display (TFT-LCD) modules for industrial applications in Europe. Business support will be handled through the Semiconductor European Business Group headquarters located in Ratingen, North-Rhine Westphalia in Germany. With the sales of TFT-LCD modules Mitsubishi Electric intends to offer strong support to local European customers. 
bCODE delivers new marketing experience with ZYPOS touchscreensZytronic's Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT) has been used by bCODE - a leading provider of mobile marketing systems - to create innovative terminals which deliver an exciting new concept in interactive marketing. The PCT-based ZYPOS touch sensors deployed in bCODE's latest MediaPlane terminals provide the robust, reliable and accurate performance required for the touchscreens as well as giving bCODE's designers added flexibility in delivering an aesthetically appealing terminal. 
Devlin - Compact Industrial KeyboardDevlin Electronics has announced the availability of the new KFM-096 industrial keyboard into their industrial products range. The keyboard is designed to be compact and rugged for use in confined and harsh working areas. 
Synaptics - ClearPad multi-touch touchscreen solutionExpanding its portfolio of ClearPad solutions, Synaptics has introduced its advanced multi-touch ClearPad 3000 Series capacitive touch sensor solution. Building upon the success of Synaptics' patented, flagship ClearPad touchscreen solution, the new 3000 Series offering combines Synaptics' best-in-class ClearPad sensing technology with the company's exclusive design-in services which helps to make it easier for OEMs and ODMs of mass-market mobile handsets and other handheld devices to integrate high-resolution capacitive touchscreens with advanced multi-finger gesture capability into their products, bringing them to market faster and with less risk. 
6.5“ WVGA in Photo Fine Vistarich Technology now availableEPSON Imaging Devices now released a new 6.5" WVGA TFT module based on the latest evolution of Vistarich technology which provides a stable colour image from any viewing angle, excellent colour saturation and a very high contrast ratio. 
Hitachi continues IPS migration to Industrial displaysHitachi Europe has announced the introduction of a new 10.4" TFT display module featuring Hitachi's IPS (in-plane-switching) display technology. The new TX26D12VM0AAA features a traditional aspect ratio of 4:3 and a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA). A high brightness, long life LED backlight is employed featuring an integrated dimming function which enables ease of control of the backlight brightness in differing ambient lighting conditions. 
High contrast industrial LCD information displaysGPEG's EBT LCD technology produces a display with an exceptional contrast ratio and very wide viewing angles. Typically the contrast ration is >800:1 with viewing angles of +80/-50 degrees up/down and -80/+80 degrees left/right. The manufacturing process does not require a traditional black mask thus reducing the price of the display to a very economical level. 
8 colour LCD with bright and clear imagesGPEG has announced its latest innovation in LCD technology Field Sequential Liquid Crystal Displays. Using new generation technology produces an 8 colour LCD with bright and clear images. 
AMOLED displays have Capacitive Touch SensorsDensitron has announced the introduction of Active Matrix OLED (AMOLED) display solutions with Capacitive Touch Sensor technology. AMOLED displays from Densitron can now be supplied together with Capacitive Touch Screens, assembled and tested. 
LED backlight 7in WVGA TFT from CMOThe G070Y2-L01 provides high quality image display up to 16.2 million colours at a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, making it suitable for most industrial applications. Furthermore, the lifetime of the LED backlight is specified as a minimum 50K hours which exceeds the standard lifetime of most industrial CCFL backlight systems. 
Densitron introduces CMO’s new LED backlight 10.4” and 12.1” high-resolution TFT displaysCustomer demands for high-resolution TFT displays is greater than ever, so CMO have responded by introducing an 10.4" and a 12.1" XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) thin-film transistor colour liquid crystal display. Both displays feature LED backlight and the LED backlight lifetime are specified at a 50K hours minimum. 
Monochrome-to-Colour LCD Migration eased with Multicolour LCD TechnologyAnders Electronics has announced the availability of multicolour Field Sequential LCD modules. Designed to facilitate rapid migration to colour LCD displays, the FS LCD modules are ideal for white goods, consumer and gaming devices, and medical or industrial instrumentation. 
GPEG - Industrial 5.7in TFT VGA display is suitable for many applications including medical and marine instrumentationThe FDT-640480G2 is a 5.7in VGA resolution (640 x 480) CMOS TFT display with a wide viewing angle (50,70,70,70), high contrast ratio (300:1), and an extended operating temperature of -20C to +70C. The display features a high brightness, 500 cd/m2 LED backlight that has a 40kh-long life expectancy. Combine this with the low reflection surface finish and a fast response time of just 50ms this TFT display produces sharp and vivid images of up to 262k colours. 
Sheffield hospital uses JAOtech Smart Terminals to access Electronic Medical RecordsJAOtech Smart Terminals form the interface of an innovative system that delivers electronic patient records to the bedside at The Children's Hospital, Sheffield. Delivered by ANS Group in partnership with Provision Network, a division of Quest Software, the system is to be rolled out across all 140 bedside terminals at the hospital, as well as other computers used by clinical staff at nursing stations and in offices. Village Tronic provides volume discounts for its innovative ViBook multi-screen technologyVillage Tronic has announced that it is offering discounts on its innovative ViBooks when customers purchase more than one at a time on its website. In Europe, the first ViBook costs €129 but then the price drops to €109 each for additional units ordered at the same time from the website at www.vibook.it. Prices include VAT and free shipping is provided to mainland Europe for orders from the on-line store. In USA and Canada, the first ViBook costs $US 129 but then the price drops to $US 109 each for additional units ordered at the same time from the website linked at http://www.villagetronic.com/vibook/buynow.html. GPEG Adds To TFT Display RangeGPEG International has announced the introduction of a new 10.4in TFT display featuring a resolution of 800x600 pixels (SVGA). The FDT800600K TFT module incorporates a white LED backlight with an option of 250 or 500 nits brightness and a lifetime of 40,000 hours. The TFT display has a contrast ratio of 200:1 with a response time of 20mS. 
Intelligent Display and Optimized User Interface PlatformAnders Electronics User Machine Relationship (UMR) Intelligent Displays consist of small-sized colour displays, pre-integrated with an optimised, multi-functional embedded system, ready to drop in to any device as the user interface platform. These displays support different embedded operating systems like Windows CE, and are supplied licensed and ready to run, with debugged images containing all required drivers. 
Cherry Smartcard Keyboards Feature in Large Scale West Midlands Police Security ProjectZF Electronics Ltd - formerly Cherry Electrical Products Ltd - has just won an 8000-piece order for one of its innovative smartcard keyboard products which are being used as part of an ambitious security project being undertaken by the West Midlands Police which will ensure the protection of sensitive data. 
Zytronic develops advanced touch sensor solution for gaming equipment innovatorZytronic has applied its in-house glass processing capabilities and ZYBRID PCT-based touch sensors to enable ACE Interactive, a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, to create the Indago video lottery terminal for increased interactivity and excitement in lottery and casino games. With state-of-the-art technology and a totally new concept in design, Indago is specifically for the demanding environment of the route market. It is robust and secure with high quality components and offers the flexibility of several payment methods, as well as cashless options. 
JAOtech launches anti-bacterial self-monitoring keyboardsNew wireless keyboards for use with hospital patient entertainment and point-of-care terminals are hygienic, monitoring their own disinfect status to give reminders when sterilisation is due. JAOtech's Wyki keyboard has been specifically designed to minimise this risk, and has a Smart Disinfect™ feature allowing staff to define periods within which a keyboard must be sterilised. 
Netbook Privacy Filter Range from 3M3M has announced a range of privacy filters specifically designed for the Netbook market. Perceived as one of the hottest gadgets of 2009, the Netbook is coveted by consumers, students, professionals and business people alike for its ease of use, reasonable price and miniature size. New Vikuiti Netbook Filters from 3M, initially available to fit 8.9 and 10.1in screen sizes, are an ideal mobile security accessory to help enable on-screen protection of their data in public places. 
3M Announces Multi-touch Developer Kit Availability3M Touch Systems has announced a "true multi-touch" LCD developer kit that tracks up to 10 individual fingers and is compatible with the Microsoft Windows 7 platform. The 3M Multi-touch Developer Kit is a 19-inch wide-aspect ratio LCD display featuring 3M Projected Capacitive touch technology. Supporting standard flick and scale gestures, as well as accurately tracking 10 individual fingers from single or multiple users, this display has a durable glass surface and less than 15 milliseconds touch response, making it ideal for developing next generation games and user applications. 
8.4in VGA 640 x 480 pixel TFT features low reflection technologyThe display is treated with a special antireflection coating that significantly reduces reflections on the displays surface while maintaining a sharp easy to read image. It is suitable for outdoor applications or indoor locations that are exposed to high ambient light conditions. 
HMI screens from OMNIFLEXOMNIFLEX has introduced the EasyView 500 Series and 8000 series of HMI screens to their process control and alarm management product range. The EasyView 500 Series is ideally suited for cost effective operator interface applications with the 8000 series designed for the more advanced operator interface applications. Both ranges are designed for use in harsh industrial environments. 
NEC's 15.3in LCD Module for High-end Broadcasting and Video Production Display ApplicationsNEC LCD Technologies has announced the introduction of a new 15.3in amorphous-silicon TFT liquid crystal display module with wide extended graphics array (WXGA) resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels, part number NL12876BC26-28. The module incorporates NEC LCD Technologies' ultra-advanced, super-fine TFT (UA-SFT) technology, a proprietary version of in-plane switching technology; a display featuring superior color reproduction; and wide viewing angles that are required for broadcasting and video production display uses as well as other industrial display applications. 
Hitachi's LED backlit 6.5in VGA display from TridentTrident has announced the introduction of a 6.5in VGA TFT display from Hitachi. The TX17D01VM2CAA features a low power white LED backlight to provide a high brightness of 600cd/m². The lifetime of the LED backlight is specified as 70K hours which exceeds the standard lifetime of most industrial CCFL backlight systems. LED backlit displays offer sustainable benefits over older technology, like power consumption, lighter weight, low noise, slim design and wider adjustable luminance range. 
Anders Launches Intelligent DisplaysAnders Electronics has announced the addition of two new display platforms to its popular UMR 5 Series product line. Recognizing that in today's device market, the display experience is crucial to the quality of the entire User-Machine Relationship (UMR), Anders' new 3.5 QVGA and 4.3in WQVGA TFT display platforms help make integration of colour displays with touchscreen and additional embedded functionality more accessible and cost-effective for manufacturers. 
Silicon keypads from WASP offer plenty of optionsDesigned to suit applications and requirements from satisfying aesthetics, to rugged, fully sealed washdown units, WASP has added a number of options to its range of moulded silicon keypads. Among the many variations offered by WASP are translucent pads for backlighting and light guides which can be designed to give low or high intensity light depending on the situation. 
Industry compatible 6.5in VGA TFT from HitachiHitachi Display Products Group has announced the introduction of a high performance 6.5in VGA TFT display. The TX17D01VM2CAA features an active matrix, transmissive TFT LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels (VGA). A low power white LED backlight is used to provide a high brightness of 600cd/m². The lifetime of the LED backlight is specified as 70,000 hours. The TX17D01VM2CAA delivers exceptional optical performance in many operating conditions and environments whilst the LED backlight delivers reduced power consumption, ease of control and long lifetime. 
Analog resistive Glass/Glass Touch PanelData Modul can provide analog resistive glass/glass touch technology. The surface film is replaced by a 0.2mm to 0.3mm thin glass. The high resistance against scratches ( 5H JIC pensil hardness) and an excellence optical performance are clearly the advantages of the glass touch technology. 
TAB-Austria Selects 3M’s Large Format Touch Technology for Game ConceptAn innovative game concept has been introduced to the casino gaming and amusement sector with the development of the Fun4Four gambling table from TAB-Austria. The table incorporates a 42in MicroTouch System Dispersive Signal Technology (DST) 2270DX touch screen from diversified technology company 3M, allowing fast and reliable touch response for a simultaneous four player experience. The new concept presents a significant return on investment for casino or arcade owners, encouraging increased use through multi-player interaction. Keyboard Boosts Productivity And Performance In Call Centre EnvironmentsElectrone Europe, custom-built IT peripherals vendor has announced the launch of the Electrone Call-centre 150 keyboard, in response to requests from the call centre and related industries which require a hi-degree of pre –programmable key actions to improve the productivity of call centre operators. 
Command Strips from 3M Help Casinos Save Time and Money3M Touch Systems, a division of diversified technology company 3M, has announced a new and unique method for removing and integrating touch sensors in casino slot machines. Now available to all direct customers and through distribution by means of Arrow and Eurocoin Ltd, the Command Strips for Touch Sensors have been developed specifically for all MicroTouch EX Systems from 3M. Based on Command's "peel and stick" adhesive and patented "stretch release" technology, 3M now offers casino operators a cost-effective and time-saving alternative to traditional touch display repairs. 
Hitachi 21.3in TFT display for professional imaging applicationsHitachi has announced the introduction of a new 21.3in 1.9MegaPixel UXGA TFT display module. The new TX54D13VC0CAA display implements the latest evolution of Hitachi's In-Plane-Switching technology, IPS-Pro, which provides a stable colour image from any viewing angle, excellent colour saturation and a very high contrast ratio. 
WASP adds acrylic panels to its touch screensSetting a new trend in the manufacture of resistive touch screens, WASP is now offering its products with a choice of tough back panel materials. Normally, resistive touch screens are only mounted to a glass back panel, which, due to its fragility, is not always the ideal material in certain applications. However, following new developments, WASP can now offer the screens mounted on to acrylic and polyester. 
Atmel's Touchscreen Devices Awarded Product of the Year by Electronic Products ChinaAtmel has announced that its multi-touch devices, the AT42QT5320 and AT42QT5480 have been awarded the 2008 Product of the Year by Electronic Products China (EPC). Atmel's devices for genuine dual-finger touch were selected by EPC's highly experienced judging panel in the Capacitive Touchscreen Controller ICs category. 
Rugged Touch Solution from 3M Addresses Unattended Public Applications3M Touch Systems has announced the availability of a next-generation, surface capacitive touch solution featuring a new sensor design and a competitive price. The MicroTouch System SCT7650EX offers a user-safe, easy to seal, robust touch solution for unattended or vandal-prone, heavy-use environments such as ATMs, kiosks, and vending machines. 
5in TMR TFT from GPEG International is good for all ambient light conditionsGPEG's latest TFT display is a 5 inch wide QVGA unit with a resolution of 320(RGB) x234 pixels. The display offers excellent readability under all ambient light conditions by way of its TMR (Transmissive Micro Reflective) construction and built in LED backlight. 
3M exhibits screen privacy products for business professionals3M will present its comprehensive range of privacy filters for laptop and desktop computers at Infosecurity Europe 2009. The protection of confidential business information is more critical than ever and it is the role of the IT security professional to ensure that on-screen data security is given high priority throughout the entire organisation - from the boardroom to the office to the remote workforce. To reinforce this message, security professionals that come to the 3M stand, with details of their laptop make and model, will receive a complimentary privacy filter. 
Hitachi 5.7in TFT displays provide cost effective display solutionHitachi has announced the introduction of two cost effective 5.7in TFT display modules. The newly designed 5.7in TX14D16VM1CBC and TX14D17VM1BAB display modules feature QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) and VGA (640 x 480 pixels) resolution respectively and join the existing range of compact 5.7in Hitachi TFT LCD display modules. 
4.3in Intelligent Colour-TFTsdemmel products has expanded its product portfolio of intelligent LCD panels with a new 4.3in iLC. The range of panels available is from 3.5 to 10.2in and consists of five different color iLCDs. All models have the same set of commands and electrical connections. If necessary, iLCDs of different sizes can easily be exchanged without modifying the hard- or software of the controlling application. 
Touch POS terminal range from TridentTrident has unveiled a range of touch screen POS terminals, offering a powerful yet cost effective solution for the retail and hospitality markets. Features such as powered USB and cash drawer control ports simplify integration into retail systems. 
Hitachi Displays on show at Embedded WorldHitachi's Display Products Group (DPG) will be represented at the Embedded World show in Nuremburg by local distributors Data Modul, Glyn, MSC and Sasco. They will be exhibiting the latest Hitachi TFT technology including the recently announced 6.5 VGA, 7.0 and 8.0 IPS Pro WVGA display panels. NEC to Provide 3D TFT LCD Module Samples for EU’s “MOBILE3DTV” Terminal PrototypeNEC LCD Technologies has announced that it will provide samples of its 3.1-inch-diagonal 3D polysilicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) module for the MOBILE3DTV terminal prototype. The MOBILE3DTV prototype will be on public display at the Mobile World Congress 2009 (MWC2009), the world's largest mobile technologies-related event, in Barcelona February 16–19. 
8in WVGA with low power backlightTrident has announced the introduction of a compact 8 inch wide aspect ratio display from Hitachi, featuring an LED backlight to provide lower power consumption and a longer life than traditional backlight technologies with the same performance. 
Klingon keyboard a reality – other languages mere child’s playZF Electronics UK – formerly Cherry Electrical Products UK – is delighted to have been persuaded to turn what was originally conceived as a marketing gimmick into a real product. Last year the company announced the Klingon keyboard – as a spoof to demonstrate its capabilities in producing keyboards with non-standard language layouts including Hungarian, Kazakhstan, Maltese and Faroese (Faroe Islands). 
NEC LCD Technologies Introduces New Lineup of TFT LCD ModulesNEC LCD Technologies has introduced two new amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) modules incorporating white LED backlights for industrial applications. The modules consume less power, are substantially thinner and lighter than comparable LCD modules incorporating cold-cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlights. 
Trident's 5in VGA screen features long lasting, low power LED backlightTrident announce the introduction of a 5" VGA display from Hitachi, featuring an LED backlight to provide lower power consumption and a longer life than traditional backlight technologies with the same performance. 
One-stop lamp shop at AercoAerco now stocks a huge range of lamps for all types of applications and industries. The range includes over 800 types of filament lamps for aviation applications (28V), the automotive industry (12 and 24V) and defence standard lamps for the military NATO applications. 
Double LED strip light unit from CML-IT is an ideal fluorescent replacementCML Innovative Technologies (CML-IT) has introduced a new 1 metre long double LED strip light unit complete with mounting base, screw holes and lens. The 50W Glow-Line™ LED strip light unit only needs to be connected up to a 24VDC power source and comes in a cool white and warm white version. Colour changing versions for special lighting effects are also available upon request. 
Toshiba announces industrial LCD modules with long-life LED backlightingToshiba Electronics Europe is now offering customers a new family of TFT LCD modules from Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology (TMD) for industrial applications. The colour active-matrix industrial thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD product lineup incorporates outstanding 70,000 hour-life LED backlighting systems. The modules are designed to satisfy the requirements of a broad range of industrial applications including test and measurement equipment, medical devices, portable handheld computing products and panel computers. 
Integrated modular short 1U LCD screen and keyboard drawerAustin Hughes Europe has announced the new reduced depth N series 1U LCD keyboard drawer, designed specifically for use in 600mm deep racks without loss of functionality. The unit offers a choice of 17 or 19 Samsung Class 'A' LCD panels and is fitted as standard with both PS/2 and USB combo connectivity using the latest CE cable design, which has a single 15 pin D type connector at the KVM end. At the server end there is a standard 15 pin D type analogue video connector, a flying lead PS/2 mouse connector and a flying lead USB connector. The drawers are available with either touchpad or trackball in most European keyboard language layouts. 
Personalise your mouseThere is no longer any need to have a desk or laptop mouse which looks boring - Cherry Electrical Products has a new range of mice now available from stock. Depending on personal preferences and computing requirements, users now have the opportunity to choose a Cherry mouse which expresses their personality or perhaps matches their colour scheme without compromising on function or features. 
NEC Develops 12.1-Inch High-Density 3D LCD ModuleNEC LCD Technologies has announced the successful development of a new 12.1-inch (31 centimeters diagonal) amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal display (LCD) module with super video graphics array (SVGA) resolution that enables naked-eye viewing of stereoscopic images. Featuring horizontal double-density pixel (HDDP) structure, NEC's proprietary pixel array for stereoscopic displays, this module enables users to view high-density stereoscopic images without special 3D glasses. 
Anders expands range of automotive grade TFT displaysAnders Electronics has expanded its family of high-performance automotive grade, colour TFT displays with built-in LED backlights. Now available in screen sizes of 3.5-inch, 4.3-inch, 6.5-inch, 7-inch and 8-inch, the new displays are guaranteed to be available for ten years, in line with the long-term commitments demanded by Tier 1 car manufacturers. Amulet Colour GUI Chip now available through Advanced Power ComponentsAmulet Technologies has announced the introduction of its first colour Graphical OS ChipTM for LCDs and touch panels, now available in the UK through specialist distributor Advanced Power Components. Amulet developed the colour chip --the first in a family of new Amulet chips – to enable OEMs to meet rising customer demand for sophisticated and eye-catching interactive graphical displays in such diverse products as home appliances, consumer electronics, medical equipment and automobiles. 
Volkswagen Creates Wow Factor in Showrooms with Vikuiti Rear Projection Screens from 3M3M and Creative Graphics International today announced that Volkswagen UK has installed dynamic wide screen and interactive digital displays using Vikuiti Rear Projection technology in its Chelmsford and Milton Keynes dealerships. Renowned for its brand energy and vitality in advertising and promotion campaigns, Volkswagen is using the displays to play vibrant video that captures customer attention and maximises brand assets to their full potential. 
SpaceSaver keyboard from DevlinThe SpaceSaver keyboard from Devlin offers an ultra small footprint, 60% smaller than a standard keyboard, a maximum of 275 x 155 x 69mm with the desktop version. One key feature that makes the SpaceSaver so popular compared other small footprint keyboards is that it still provides the same functionality as a standard keyboard. This is due to the inclusion of a separate number pad. The importance of the number pad should not be underestimated; the areas the keyboards frequently require high levels of accurate number entry, the number pad is as vital as the reduced footprint. 
Efficient security floodlights from MarlNew LED-based security floodlights from Marl offer exceptionally powerful downward illumination – but draw just 30W and can last for over ten years. 
Biometric M-4200 FingerTIP ID mouse launched by CherryCherry Electrical Products has launched the M-4200 FingerTIP ID mouse, which incorporates biometrics technology to enable users to log on to their PC or laptop machine using their own fingerprint as identification, obviating any need for difficult-to-recall user IDs and passwords and securing the system from unauthorized users. Using biometric identification has the additional advantage of saving time and frustration as users no longer have to phone their IT support department to request a new logon or password, which often occurs if they are frequently changed. electronica 2008 - Densitron - DisplaysDensitron will be unveiling its new proprietary OLED Development Kit with Video and USB capability and showcasing its latest OLED and TFT display solutions at the Electronica exhibition in Munich, Germany between 11th and 14th November 2008. Ultra-bright Negative Mode LCDs from DensitronDensitron has introduced a new range of Negative Mode LCDs which is designed specifically to offer a bril-liant display into the tight form factors of 1RU (1U) and 2RU (2U) rack size applications. 
NEC LCD Technologies’ High Luminance 21.3-inch UXGA LCD ModuleNEC LCD Technologies announced that samples of its new 21.3-inch (54 centimeters diagonal) amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal display (LCD) module with ultra-extended graphics array (UXGA) resolution, part number NL160120AC27-22B, will begin shipping at the end of October. This module is ideal for medical applications such as the display of radiograms for the interpretation and diagnosis of health conditions. 
NEC LCD Technologies to Enhance Lineup of TFT LCD ModulesNEC LCD Technologies has announced five new amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) modules incorporating a newly designed LED unit that achieves both long operating life of 70,000 hours and low power consumption in the backlight system. These new products enhance NEC LCD Technologies' core product lineup of TFT LCD modules featuring white LED backlight systems. 
Vishay' White Power SMD LEDs Utilize InGaN/TAG on Sapphire TechnologyVishay Intertechnology has released the industry's first high-intensity white power SMD LEDs in the CLCC-6 and CLCC-6 flat ceramic packages to offer InGaN/TAG on sapphire technology for high optical power from 2240mcd to 5600mcd. 
NEC LCD Technologies Announces New 9.0-inch Wide-Format LCD ModuleNEC LCD Technologies has introduced a new 9.0-inch (23 centimeters diagonal) amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) module, part number NL8048BC24-04, with wide video graphics array (WVGA) resolution for industrial equipment, including factory automation and measurement equipment. The new module incorporates NEC LCD Technologies' proprietary ultra-advanced, super-fine TFT (UA-SFT) technology that enables superior viewing angles without compromising brightness or color gamut. In addition, the module has been designed with wide-format resolution to meet the rising demand for such functions in various industrial applications. Devlin's keyboard suits industrial controlDevlin has designed a keyboard which is ideally suited to tough industrial environments but does not compromise on users' ability to work as they would on a standard desktop keyboard. The KFM-106TP benefits from a full PC layout including function keys and a numeric pad, along with an integrated trackball. The combination of an embossed membrane and short travel keyswitches minimise the risk of damage to the keyboard whilst still providing a positive tactile typing "feel" to users. The KFM-106TP is sealed to IP65 and NEMA4 when correctly fitted in a panel mounted position or in a sealed enclosure. Varitronix extends ultra-high contrast IBN display rangeVaritronix today extended its range of ultra high contrast IBN displays with the addition of a range of character modules based on this technology, in sizes from 1x8 characters to 4x40. 
NEC Announces 5.7inch LCD Modules Featuring White LED Backlight SystemNEC LCD Technologies has introduced two new 5.7-inch (15 centimeters diagonal) amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) modules with video graphics array (VGA) resolution. These new modules are the latest additions to NEC LCD Technologies' lineup of LCD modules featuring white LED backlight systems. The NL6448BC18-01 module is a standard model with brightness of 400 candelas per square meter (cd/m2), and the NL6448BC18-01F module is a high-luminance model with brightness of 800 cd/m2. 
Dual Technology Keypads from knitter switchKnitter-switch can now offer designers a new form of man-machine interface by combining the key features of membrane and rubber keypads into a single, highly customisable, dual technology keypad. Membrane keypads offer very economic, small size, multi-layered, moisture sealed, self adhesive mounting switching solutions which may be printed with graphics to match the end product. Rubber keypads have the advantages of better tactile "feel", greater choice of form (shape and size of button or actuator), the ability to be backlit and are lower cost than membrane keypads. 
Display Technology announces TFT displays from CMODisplay Technology has announced two new TFT displays from CMO, both are 19" in size and are from the R190xx family. The displays could benefit customers in many industries including Gaming, Instrumentation, Digital Signage, Retail, industrial, Kiosk, Ruggedized monitors to name but a few. 
Display with on-board controller from Anders ElectronicsAnders Electronics has launched a new 5.7in QVGA TFT-LCD display that helps designers deliver improved user experience in a variety of applications, from medical devices and instrumentation to process control panels. 
Devlin say Infection Control in Many LanguagesDevlin respond to growing demand in Europe for infection control products, offering their "CleanKey" infection control keyboard in a variety of European languages. 
Marl LED is ‘fit and forget’ bayonet cap bulb replacementA new Marl LED is an optical and electrical replacement for standard miniature Edison screw filament bulbs in control panels, but lasts 100 times longer and uses much less energy. 
Programmable keyboards from Access ISAccess, the data input technology company, announces a family of AKC programmable keyboards with integral DigitalPersona "U.are.U" fingerprint readers that recognise even the most difficult fingerprints accurately and rapidly, regardless of placement angle. 
Keyboard from Aerco is designed for children and those with special needsA new keyboard specifically designed to help young children and people with special needs, including dyslexia, become familiar and practiced in the use of computer keyboards is now available from Aerco at www.cherrykeyboardsrus.co.uk. The Startaboard is the same size as a conventional keyboard but the keys are ten times larger making them much easier for children to see, feel, touch and press. 
Trident supports world’s largest LCD monitorTrident announce that they are to support Sharp's new 108" Full HD LCD display - the worlds largest. Aircraft lighting products from AercoA partnership between Aerco and Paramount Panels ensures that a wide range of innovative, airborne lighting components are held in stock at the Aerco headquarters in Horsham, West Sussex. 
LEDs from CML-IT provide uniform brightness regardless of supply voltageNow available from CML Innovative Technologies (CML -IT) is a new range of based LEDs providing uniform brightness regardless of lens colour, AC/DC power supply and supply voltage. Customers using multiple colour lens indicators now only require one part number, considerably reducing their inventory. 
Trident launches hygienic terminal rangeTrident has added a new range of Smart Terminals featuring anti-bacterial plastics, addressing hospital wards, catering, industrial and other environments where high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are a requirement. 
Colour STN displays with on-board controller from Anders ElectronicsAnders Electronics has introduced small sizes to its colour STN (CSTN) range of displays and now offers displays in sizes of 2.2-inch, 2.8-inch and 2.9-inch, delivering an easy to integrate and highly cost-effective alternative to TFT-LCDs for designers targeting small, low resolution form factors. The new modules will be of particular interest to designers familiar with STN interface technology looking to migrate to colour without the associated expense of redesign to TFT. 
Trident introduce the striking series six range of LCD televisions from SamsungTrident has added the new award winning Samsung series six range to its extensive hotel television portfolio. This new range of full HD televisions feature 1920 x 1080* resolution surrounded by a unique crystal design (known as rose black) which is designed to be more sympathetic to current décor trends. 
Intelligent TFT evaluation platform enables easy and rapid integration of displays into a productAnders Electronics has announced the introduction of the "Spider TFT Evaluation platform", which comprises pre-configured intelligent connector boards that will enable engineers to quickly evaluate Anders' TFT LCDs. The Spider platform when connected to an embedded system, will lead to a significant reduction in integration effort, shorter time to market and provide a better experience for engineers during the early stages of product development and prototyping. It can also be used to compare the display characteristics of different production batches. 
Anders Electronics delivers technology enabling the ultimate user experienceTo accelerate colour TFT-LCD integration and product functionality upgrades such as the addition of wireless, Anders Electronics has extended its UMR series of intelligent colour display platforms by introducing the UMR-X10-70. The new platform will enable developers to shorten time to market whilst saving cost and delivering an enhanced user-machine relationship (UMR). 
CleanKey Keyboard from Devlin can be thoroughly cleanedNew research shows the state of the nation's keyboards could be having a detrimental effect on the health of users. However, this is not the usual research into repetitive strain injury but rather the dangers of germs and infections thriving in keyboards. An effective solution needs to be found, UK based Devlin Electronics believe they have the answer. 
Nexus Alpha selects Zytronic’s sensor for touchscreen-based training application for train driversZytronic's ZYBRID touch sensor has been selected by Nexus Alpha for use in an interactive training application for train drivers. Zytronic's projected capacitive technology (PCT™), and software developed by Track Access Services Ltd., the application is designed to help new and current train drivers familiarise themselves with specific routes, and offer Web-based tutorials and driver assessments to teach and refresh skills. 
Plug-and-Play Networked Digital Sign Solution from RokuRoku has announced its BrightSign plug-and-play networked digital sign solution. Targeted at mid-range signage deployments, BrightSign achieves the best price-performance levels in the industry. "By combining our innovative solid-state media players, industry standard web technologies, and Roku's Networked Sign Management software into a single integrated solution, BrightSign delivers unmatched reliability and robustness without complicated PCs," says Anthony Wood, Founder and CEO of Roku. BrightSign digital sign performance is maximised easily and inexpensively with networked content delivery to remote BrightSign units from a central, secure web server. 
Single Row Vandal-Proof Keypads from LorlinLorlin Electronics has announced the latest additions to its KP range of vandal proof metal keypads. The new models provide simpler switching options to complement the existing 12 and 16 button keypads. Customers may now specify single row keypads with 1, 2, 3 or 4 pushbuttons. Maintaining the secure and rugged build qualities of the larger models these attractive metal keypads may be used for security switching or access control in public and industrial environments, environmental control and service access. Cherry picks Dot Distribution for security products in EuropeCherry Electrical Products Ltd has appointed Dot Distribution as a UK distributor for the company's security range of products, including smartcard, RFID and biometric keyboards, and stand-alone smartcard/RFID readers. 
Anders Electronics launches industrial-specification TFT displaysAnders Electronics has launched two new TFT displays for use in a wide range of price-sensitive industrial and embedded applications. The addition of the MT24G05G and VGG482704 enables the company to offer a comprehensive range of industrial TFTs that includes modules in sizes from 2.4-inches to 7-inches. 
Varitronix develops frontlight technology for Bi-stable Cholesteric DisplaysVaritronix has introduced a new frontlight option to its Bi-stable Cholesteric Display (BCD) range making the displays suitable for use in low light environments. Varitronix BCDs are non-volatile and will retain their image contents for periods of up to 10 years with no power source, only requiring power when information on the screen is changed. 
32in Touch Widescreen TFT Monitor has IP64 rated bezelDisplay Technology has announced its 32 Tough Touch Widescreen TFT Monitor. Manufactured for long term availability, all aspects of the design from mechanical parts to future upgrading of the LCD panel can be controlled, so no change to the overall dimensions and therefore no expensive re-design changes to the customer. 
Wide viewing angle added to Marl Indicator rangeMarl has extended its panel indicator range with wide angle models, offering a 180 degree viewing angle top to bottom and left to right. Marl's new panel indicator LEDs are not only up to 25% more energy efficient, but are also bi-polar, and can be driven from a wide voltage band. 
NEC LCD Technologies Announces New 22.5-inch LCD Module That Supports the Full High-Definition FormatNEC LCD Technologies today introduced a new 22.5-inch amorphous-silicon TFT LCD module, part number NL192120AC25-02, with wide ultra-extended graphics array resolution. The new module boasts excellent picture quality, ideal for preview monitoring and verification use in broadcast stations and post-production studios, thanks to full high-definition resolution, high luminance of 460 candelas per square meter (cd/m2), a wide color gamut of 97% (NTSC ratio) and a double frame rate of 120 Hertz to improve motion picture performance. 
Low power LED arrays produce plent of lightProviding a range of high powered InGaN blue LEDs producing brilliant white light that can be used in general lighting applications, amusement and gaming equipment, and for backlighting TFT displays, the new multi chip white LED modules from Solid State Supplies combines 8 LEDs in 2 separate channels. 
3M Digital Display Brings Hidden Hearing’s In-window Communications to LifeRetail designers face tough demands to constantly refresh the look and feel of stores, boutiques and kiosks. Ignite Retail Design International, which has high-profile customers including fashion, beauty and wellbeing brands, has responded to these demands by using Vikuiti Rear Projection Film from 3M, the diversified technology company, in its design work for Hidden Hearing, the leading provider of hearing healthcare. 
NEC's 10.4-inch LCD Module offers Superior Viewing PerformanceNEC LCD Technologies has introduced a new 10.4-inch (26 centimeters diagonal) amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) module, part number NL6448BC33-74, with video graphics array (VGA) resolution for industrial equipment, including factory automation controllers and measuring devices. The new module incorporates NEC LCD Technologies' proprietary super-advanced, super-fine technology (SA-SFT) to achieve superior viewing angles without compromising brightness or color gamut. 
Cherry to launch RFID Keyboards at InfoSecCherry Electrical Products UK is launching its first keyboards with built-in RFID reader at InfoSec 2008, London Olympia, April 22-24. The Smartboard G83-6675 is a dual interface product for contact and contactless chip cards, and is targeted at a huge variety of applications that call for high level of security, while maintaining ease of operation and cost-effectiveness. 
LED modules come with online ‘designer’s pack’The range of LED modules from CML Innovative Technologies is now available with an online 'designer's pack' including application notes and technical data sheets on how to incorporate drivers, heatsinking etc. The 'designer's pack' also includes full technical sales information and data sheets of the forthcoming LEDules2 series. LEDs use 50 1m/W yet return 25lmA new series of RGB multi chip LEDs that provide a range of high-powered ALGaInP red, and InGaN green and blue LEDs that can be used in general lighting applications, vending machines, amusement and gaming equipment, and for backlighting TFT displays, is now available from Solid State Supplies. 
7.0in Wide-Format LCD Modules Feature White LED Backlight SystemNEC LCD Technologies has introduced a 7.0in (18 centimeters diagonal) amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) module, part number NL8048BC19-02, with wide video graphics array (WVGA) resolution. 
8.5in wide TFT LCD module with touch panelTrident has announced the introduction of the 8.5in TFT LCD display from Toshiba. This new wide screen is available with or without touch and the versatility of this TFT enables it to be used in a range of applications such as mobile, computing, medical, or industrial. 
Mouser Electronics Signs Distribution Agreement with NoritakeMouser Electronics has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Noritake Co., Inc., a technology leader for vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) modules. Noritake's innovative vacuum fluorescent displays (VFDs) offer high brightness, wide viewing angles, wide temperature ranges, multiple functions and fonts, as well as advanced graphics capability. 
Ultraview LCD display family from Austin HughesThe Austin Hughes Ultraview LCD family consists of 3 ranges, the OP open frame series, the DP series with a black aluminium box style cover and the AP series with a black aluminium front bezel. They include aspect ratios of both 4:3 and 16:9. The 4:3 units range in size from 6.4 to 20 and the 16:9 widescreen units from 17 to 40 in size. All 4:3 aspect ratio units can be specified with an optional touch screen capability, user-selectable between resistive, capacitive or tough-touch technology to suit the intended operating environment. 
Forum Engineering Technologies selects Anders displays for dental instrumentsAnders Electronics' M2C (mono-to-colour) displays have been selected by Forum Engineering Technologies (Forum) for use in its Raypex 5 endodontic instruments. Anders' M2C service provides a cost-effective way of adding colour options to standard monochrome displays. 
Planar wide aspect monitors designed for digital signage applicationsTrident has expanded its portfolio of digital signage solutions to include the latest range of wide aspect, open frame monitors from Planar. Available in three sizes; the 24, 26 and 32 inch displays are adaptable for portrait and landscape installations. Featuring high resolution and wide viewing angles of 178 degrees on all of these displays your message can be broadcast clearly in demanding environments. 
Display Technology launches professional TFTsDisplay Technology recently showcased its entire range of professional LCD displays. The latest models in the MAXline range - the 46 Brilan, 52 Brilan, and 57 Brilan displays offer native 1920 x 1080 (High Definition 1080p) resolution, and is capable of supporting a wide variety of data and video sources via analogue and digital inputs. 
Display range now includes Active Matrix OLEDDensitron has announced that it has introduced a new display range which utilises the innovative Active Matrix OLED (AMOLED) technology. 
RNIB catalogue now features keyboards from Cherry UK for blind and partially-sighted usersCherry UK Ltd has announced the inclusion of the G83-6236 – XXL into the product range of the Royal National Institute of Blind (RNIB), which supports the needs of blind and partially-sighted people in all aspects of daily life. 
Display Technology introduces a new low cost professional product for video wall applicationsDisplay Technology introduces a new professional product for video wall and split screen applications, utilising Samsung's latest narrow bezel high brightness / contrast D.I.D technology. The split screen products offer 40, 46, and 57 LCD TFT displays with narrow bezel connectors for very small gaps between monitors, and sunlight readability that enables the viewer to see the content clearly even in bright sunlight with 700cd/sq m brightness, contrast of 1200::1, and resolutions of 1366x768 pixels (40 and 46 modules or 1920 x 1080 full HD (57 module). 
New durable and flexible 5-wire resistive touch screens introduced in EuropeThe Bergquist Company announced it is launching its 5-wire resistive touch screens onto the European market, following last year's successful introduction of these products to the American market. These touch screens are available in a wide range of sizes and aspect ratios; a variety of shielding options can be applied to them, such as EMI, RFI and ESD. Education market to drive future development of Cherry keyboard and mouse productsCherry Electrical Products UK has announced that, following the BETT exhibition, the Education market – at all levels - will prove to be a major influence in the development of the company's high quality, cost effective keyboard and mice products in 2008 and beyond. 
TFT displays from GPEG International feature excellent readability in high ambient light conditionsA combination of a high-brightness pure white LED backlight, low-reflection surface treatment and natural colour enhancement results in a display that produces bright, fully saturated colours with a high contrast ratio and wide viewing angle. These TFT displays are available in a wide range of sizes from 1.5~12.1 inches in both 4:3 and 16:9 formats and feature long life power efficient LED backlights with up to 500 nits brightness. 
Varitronix adds touch option to TFT DisplaysVaritronix has enhanced its range of semi-custom TFT display technology with the introduction of a new touchscreen technology that is seeing growing adoption in high volume consumer electronics. PCTP (Projected Capacitive Touch Panel) is now available from Varitronix on colour and mono TFT screens, giving a robust, durable interface highly suitable for demanding industrial, automotive and similar environments. 
Flat panel controller with wide range power supply for RGB, DVI and PAL/NTSC inputsKontron's flat panel division has expanded its aFLAT series with the CRTtoLCD-8 flat panel controller. The Kontron CRTtoLCD-8 is the first product to have a wide range power supply (12 - 24 volt) and is specially designed to support industrial applications. The flat panel controller is an interface, converter and scaler board between graphic sources and flat panels. The Kontron CRTtoLCD-8 is mechanically compatible with the other members of the Kontron CRTtoLCD family, providing a portfolio of flat panel controllers that offers scalable interfaces and performance. 
3M to Showcase New Generation Modular Projection System at ISE 20083M is showcasing its second generation Super Close Projection (SCP) system to the professional AV market for the first time at ISE (Stand N112). The new SCP712 system combines pioneering short-throw off-angle projection with a modular wall-mounting system for greater flexibility and performance at an affordable price. 
Custom TFT display service provides application specific modules in low volumesAnders Electronics has launched a custom engineering service that it says makes the display specialist the first company to offer semi-custom TFT modules for low volume applications. The new custom TFT engineering service will see Anders design and develop TFT modules that are optimised to target applications in terms of performance, functionality, optical characteristics, electrical and mechanical design. Furthermore, the combination of available technology and in-house engineering expertise allows Anders to develop semi-custom TFT displays for applications with low-volume production. 
Upgraded OLED Evaluation KitDensitron has announced the introduction of its upgraded OLED Evaluation Kit which offers users improved flexibility on graphic display management while retains all of the popular features of their original Densitron USB OLED (DUO) Demo Kit. 
TFT Evaluation Kit from DensitronDensitron has developed a series of all-inclusive TFT Evaluation Kits that promise to make prototyping a simpler and less time-consuming process for design engineers. 
TFT Technology from Varitronix Boasts Widest Viewing AngleVaritronix is launching the first in a new family of colour TFT displays, using HFFS technology to deliver exceptional image quality even when viewed at extreme angles. The first Varitronix HFFS TFT display to be released is a 3in WQVGA model (480 x 272 pixels) in 16:9 widescreen format. 
ZYFILM™ enables LCD shop-window displays to go interactiveZYFILM™, a new through-glass touch sensing film announced by Zytronic, adds touch capabilities to TFT-LCD screens up to 30" in screen size mounted behind shop windows or similar glass panels. The film attaches to the window unobtrusively without adhesive, and provides an industry-standard USB interface for fast and convenient installation. 
Egg-shaped Digital ScreenThe introduction of Mother Goose Mortgages to the community of Southborough in Tunbridge Wells has not gone unnoticed thanks to a novel egg-shaped digital display screen in its high-street window. Vikuiti Rear Projection film from 3M, the diversified technology company, has been installed as part of a brand awareness exercise managed by digital print and design specialists bootdesign Limited. The mortgage broker represents the first permanent non-rectangular application of Vikuiti Rear Projection film in the UK. IDT Ramps Up Mixed-Signal Semiconductor Solutions For The Digital Panel Display MarketIDT has announced its commitment to the digital panel display market. IDT expertise in serial, memory and interface technologies will combine together to provide customers with optimized, customized and power efficient design services for the digital panel display market. 
Touch sensor controller enhances flexibility for the wide-screensZytronic has introduced an enhanced, off-glass controller for its Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT) touch sensor products, to serve a broad selection of LCD aspect ratios including wide-screen displays, while also enhancing system flexibility and extending operating system support. 
3M’s Large-format Touch Screens Available to European Integrators next year3M has announced the 1st January 2008 availability of MicroTouch DST touch screens in popular 32, 40, 42and 46in screen sizes to integrators across Europe. Based on 3M's patented Dispersive Signal Technology (DST), MicroTouch DST touch screens offer integrators an ideal solution for large-format interactive displays in most public environments and applications, including digital signage, retail point-of-sale, point-of-information, conference rooms and education presentation systems. 
Varitronix launches ‘free-shape’ LCD serviceLCD displays in polygonal or even circular shapes are available from industrial and automotive specialist Varitronix following investment in new precision glass scribing technology. Glass can now be cut up to 500mm square, generating polygons, circles or other more complex shapes including arcs. Robert Hill, Engineering Manager of Varitronix UK, commented, "We've always been able to provide customers with square or rectangular shape displays to their requirements – now we're no longer constrained by that, and can provide a more tailored LCD solution in nearly any shape possible. We're expecting a lot of interest." Minimum order quantities for free shape displays are similar to those for other custom LCD orders. 
Marine Grade Display and Panel PC Range from Winmate via TridentTrident has announced the introduction of two marine product ranges from Winmate: the marine bridge LCD display and the marine panel PC. These marine grade products are all IP65 certified with aluminium housing enabling anti-corrosion in harsh conditions. The displays and panel PCs are able to accept multi-video inputs such as DVI, VGA, S-Video or composite video and also support PIP (picture in picture) functionality. 
Capacitive touchscreens from Trident are easily installedTrident has introduced the latest capacitive touchscreen overlay range from DMC. The range, available from Trident, includes 15 inch, 17 inch and 19 inch standard touchscreen membranes, with USB and RS232 controllers also available. The conductive coated glass panel enables the display to be shown with a minimal loss of clarity as these products boast an 83% light transmittance. 
Cherry to display at BETT showCherry Electrical Products UK will be at the BETT Show in Olympia, London, January 9-12, 2008. Latest products to be on display include the security conscious G83-14601/14701 keyboard with fingerprint swipe sensor; the G84-4100 small footprint design for special needs or limited desk space; and a special 50% off offer will be made available to stand visitors for on-the-day-take-away, or limited time purchases of selected keyboards in Sirius, Barracuda, Control and Stingray ranges. 
3M to Discuss Energy Efficiency for LCD TVs at Display Forum 20073M will reveal the hidden component driving energy savings in LCD television sets at the Display Forum 2007, the European display business event. Vikuiti Dual Brightness Enhancement Film (DBEF) from 3M is an innovative display technology that can equal the picture brightness produced by an average LCD TV whilst increasing backlight efficiency by up to 50% and TV efficiency by as much as 30%. 
Industrial TFT with LED BacklightEvervision LTD has introduced it's industrial TFT portfolio with the new 7.0in TFT VGG804805-6UFLWA. The WVGA resolution with 800 x 480 dots is becoming popular in market segments like industrial, medical and metrology. This type has a wide viewing polarizer and an anti glare surface. The powerful LED backlight provides a brightness of 350cd/m². 
Aerco delivers our first news item to mention Christmas - Keyboards R Us!!!Aerco says it can deliver, in plenty of time for Christmas, a wide range of Cherry computer keyboards for home office, multimedia, office solutions and a number of specialist applications. The keyboards are available from the 'Cherry Keyboards 'R' Us' website (cherrykeyboardsrus.co.uk.) run jointly between Cherry and Aerco, the Horsham based electronics component distributor. A wide range is either in stock or can be supplied on a three or four day lead time at highly competitive prices. 
Backlit keyboard is ideal for low light environmentsDevlin Electronics unveil a new backlit keyboard ideal for low light environments, specifically broadcast applications. The KMX-083L harnesses unique technology pioneered by Devlin. The use of high intensity LEDs combined with specially designed two shot moulded keytops, means Devlin Electronics have produced a backlit keyboard that offers much improved legend brightness and legend clarity. 
Keyboard from Devlin Aids Deep Clean Hospital ProgrammesDevlin Electronics has announced the full release of a new infection control keyboard in its Healthcare Range. The KCR-106-6XX is specifically designed to help health services tackle the problems of hospital acquired infections. 
70in TFT display monitor for the out-of-home digital signage marketGlobal Display Solutions (GDS), in association with Distec GmbH, has announced the availability of a 70in TFT display monitor for the out-of-home (OOH) digital signage market. Using GDS's proprietary G-BOND optical bonding process, the display was recently built and showcased at the Viscom show at Düsseldorf in Germany by digital signage specialist Distec on whose behalf GDS developed this product. With a 70" HD resolution TFT display panel and AR coated laminated glass, this bonded product was manufactured at GDS's state–of-the-art bonding facility in Italy, and was exhibited at the exhibition prior to being shipped to America for field trials with a major advertising company. 
LCD Module from NEC enables Control of Viewing AngleNEC LCD Technologies has announced the development of color TFT LCD module that enables the viewing angle to be switched from wide to narrow in accordance with display contents, use and application of the LCD. The company has realized the new LCD module by its own unique value integrated TFT-LCD (VIT) technology, along with the addition of a new angle-switching control on the polarizer adjacent to the backlight system. The angle-switching control enables the light from the backlight system to be switched from a diffused pattern to a straight pattern by control signals, allowing easy switching of the viewing angle mode from that of wide to narrow. 
LED binning provides uniformity in both colour and brightnessIn addition to optoelectronic components CML Innovative Technologies provides its customers with a wide range of test and calibration services related to LEDs from the world's first private sector and fully accredited laboratory in Bad Dürkheim (Germany). 
LCD touch screens for embedded applicationsBVM has extended its embedded screen capability with the introduction of the TS range of LCD touch screen monitors, all available with resistive touch screens and USB controllers. Available in sizes from 9 inch to 12 inch, the rugged construction and metal bezel make these units ideally suited for use in applications as diverse as Point-of-Sale (POS) and Point-of-Information (POI) terminals, in-vehicle GPS computers, security monitors or medical equipment. 
LCDs feature touch screen optionNow available from Arrow, the Everbouquet MF240320B32-BFW and MF320240B35-BF are new 3.2in and 3.5in active matrix TFT graphic LCDs. They join Everbouquet's extensive range of display modules that also includes three models that include an integrated touch-screen with 3.5in, 4.3in or 5.7in display size. All of the new devices are transmissive type colour active matrix TFT LCD modules that use amorphous silicon technology, and include integrated Chip On Glass (COG) drivers and LED backlights. 
Wide Screen Touch Information SystemReview Display Systems Ltd has recently introduced a rugged, Stainless Steel, wide screen display system designed specifically for providing information in harsh applications. The unit is manufactured in Food grade Stainless steel and features a high contrast WSXGA resolution screen with a touch based input system. The unit also features its own PC system allowing either stand alone operation with connection via a standard RJ 45 network or a WLAN option is also available. 
LCD Modules for Medical Use Deliver Industry-Leading LuminanceNEC LCD Technologies has introduced two new 21.3inch [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 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. 
LED Driver for large video displaysThe first in a new family of devices designed for use with large LED video displays, the new CAT4016 from Solid State Supplies is a 16-channel, constant-current sink LED driver designed for billboard, marquee, instrument and other larger, general-purpose LED displays for both indoor and outdoor applications. Keyboard from Cherry includes integrated PC/SC smart card readerCherry Electrical Products has introduced the new G83-6644 series keyboard with an integrated PC/SC smart card reader. The keyboard allows users to integrate smart card technology into applications in the Emergency Services, educational, banking, transportation, office/data entry, manufacturing, field services, POS/POT and kiosk sectors. Keyboard from Cherry has integrated fingerprint sensor targets Police and other security applicationsCherry's range of G83-14401/15401 Fingertip ID keyboards feature an integrated fingerprint sensor and PC/SC smart card reader (G83-14401 only) and are aimed at professional users in applications such as the Police, banking, schools and retail. 
Keyboard has built-in fingertip sensorAt the Biometrics 2007 Conference, October 17-19, Cherry Electrical Products will launch its new G83-14601 and G83-14701 series keyboards which include an integrated fingertip slide sensor. These robust and affordable keyboards feature the AuthenTec AES2501B swipe sensor, and will suit applications in areas such as education, banking, transportation, security, office/data entry, manufacturing, field services, and POS/POT and kiosk applications. 
1U LCD Keyboard drawer from Austin HughesAustin Hughes Europe has announced the N series 1U LCD Keyboard drawer. Using a 17 or 19in SAMSUNG Class 'A' LCD panel, the rack mount drawer is available as standard with both PS/2 and USB (Combo) connectivity and with either touchpad or trackball in most European keyboard language layouts. The drawer is an enhanced version of the highly popular RKP series that features improved aesthetics, a new front panel, single or one man installation rails and a new keyboard with standard numerical pad and the mouse module to the lower centre of the keyboard. 
Keyboards for partially sighted available on new Cherry/Aerco websiteKeyboards for partially sighted available on new Cherry/Aerco website New keyboards from Cherry, designed specifically for partially sighted users, are now available direct to end-users in the UK through www.cherrykeyboardsrus.co.uk, a website run in conjunction with Aerco, the Horsham-based electronics distributor. 
LCD Modules for Industrial Equipment from NECNEC LCD Technologies has introduced two new 15-inch amorphous-silicon color thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display modules with extended graphics array resolution for industrial equipment such as factory automation controllers, measuring instruments, automatic teller machine terminals, kiosks and point-of-sale systems. The NL10276BC30-32 is a standard product with brightness of 250 candelas per square meter (cd/m2), while the NL10276BC30-33 has brightness of 350 cd/m2. Both modules conform to the Panel Standardization Working Group (PSWG) standards for 15-inch LCD modules. 
Custom service helps users add colour to mono displaysAnders Electronics has further expanded its display design and engineering capabilities by launching a new service that allows the company to cost-effectively add a variety of colour options to standard monochrome displays. Believed to be the industry's first service of its type, Anders' M2C (mono-to-colour) custom offering is ideal for customers who want to employ colour to optimise the user machine relationship (UMR), but for whom migration to TFT LCDs is not a commercially viable option. The service is fully compatible with a wide range of display technologies and is suitable for even low-volume production. 
3.5 inch TFT LCD module with replaceable LED backlightTrident today announced the introduction of the 3.5 inch TFT LCD display with replaceable LED backlight from Toshiba. This new compact screen offers a high quality viewing experience, and the versatility of this revolutionary TFT enables it to be used in a range of applications such as hand held devices or instrumentation. LED's included in Rapid Electronics Optoelectronics catalogueRapid Electronics, the UK distributor of Kingbright optoelectronics, has announced the publication of the new 2007-2009 Kingbright catalogue. The 118-page, full-colour catalogue features Kingbright's complete range of optoelectronic components, including the latest and most popular high brightness and power efficient LEDs, optocouplers and related accessories. High resolution full colour Active Matrix OLED displaysDigital Displays has released the first in a series of Active Matrix OLED (AMOLED) displays into mass production. AMOLED technology provides improved manufacturing yields for higher-resolution and larger size OLEDs. 
Filament bulb replacement LEDsMarl has extended its range of filament bulb replacement LEDs, adding both lower and higher voltages to its standard catalogue. LEDs are said to use around 70% less energy than filament bulbs, and are maintenance free since their service life is normally greater than the life of the system into which they are fitted. Small Diameter Sealed LEDs For Tough Equipment ApplicationsThe CS Series LEDs from Cynergistic Technologies Ltd provide a small diameter indicator for tough applications and water-tight usage. Specially designed with a neoprene gasket/washer to seal against water ingress, the CS LEDs feature a drop-in fit for a standard small size 6mm diameter hole. For greater stability than a snap-in design, the CS LEDs offer secure and easy fastening with hex nuts and spacers for panel mount applications. Made with a tough reflective, nickel-plated brass housing, the LEDs are ideal for control panels, instrumentation and front panel fault indicators that are exposed to harsh environmental conditions. 
Non-volatile display rangeVaritronix today announced the European launch of a range of BCD displays, offering high resolutions, a choice of background colours and a variety of large and small sizes. Bistable Cholesteric Display is a non-volatile display technology that only requires power when information on the screen is refreshed, making it ideal for signage, labelling and status indicators where information is presented for long periods without updating. 
NEC LCD Technologies to Enhance Line-up of LCD Modules With White LED Backlight System Through Launch of Two New TFT LCD ModulesNEC LCD Technologies today introduced two new 6.5-inch (17cm-diagonal) amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) modules with high luminance and video graphics array (VGA) resolution. The modules, part number NL6448BC20-21C and NL6448BC20-21D, eliminate the need for an inverter circuit by employing white light emitting diodes (LEDs) for the backlight system, instead of the cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) that are traditionally used. The white LED backlight system achieves low power consumption in a slim package that, while lightweight, is highly resistant to shock and vibration, making it ideal for use in portable display systems in industrial applications. 
Centre for Life selects Zytronic’s ZYBRID® Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT™) - based 40-inch touch sensorsZytronic's PCT™-based ZYBRID® touch sensors have been selected for use in interactive touchscreen tables at the Centre for Life in Newcastle for their durability and reliability. The three tables, which form the central exhibits in the Centre's new gallery called 'Our Future', allow visitors to learn more about how modern science will affect mankind in the future. 
OLED modules replace discontinued productsA complete OLED line up from Digital Displays includes replacements for recently announced discontinued modules. The first two modules available are 2.7 inch and 2.4 inch 128x64 resolution displays with a choice of yellow or green pixel colours. 
Display solutions include new intelligent user interface'Display Technology South' is where Anders Electronics, the specialist designer and supplier of display interface solutions, will be demonstrating for the first time its new intelligent user interface offering. The first product in the company's own/proprietary User-Machine Relationship (UMR) line, will enable faster and more cost-effective migration from monochrome displays to fully interactive colour user interfaces. 
Comprehensive OLED Display Solutions from DensitronDensitron is delighted to announce that it continues to be successful in the design and production supply of OLED modules, and that it is expanding its OLED offerings in response to demand for the recently discontinued OLEDs by other manufacturers. 
Austrian food store uses in-window advertisingJulius Meinl am Graben, a premium food store, restaurant and café located in the heart of Vienna, is using dynamic in-window advertising to target approximately 70,000 people passing by the street every day. Vikuiti Rear Projection Film is used to create the 70 inch window display with a 3M X90 projector to communicate special in-store gourmet food promotions 18 hours a day. 
3M Launches New 3800 lumen DLP projector3M Visual Systems today announced the addition of a new DLP (Digital Light Processing) projector to its existing range of high lumen digital projectors that are fully compatible with both 3M Vikuiti Rear Projection displays and 3M Digital Signage software. This high brightness projector is rated at 3800 ANSI lumens, is ideal for Vikuiti Rear Projection displays up to 60-inches diagonal and comes with a three year (or 4,000 hours) standard warranty. 
Trident introduce 21.3 inch and 24 inch Widescreen LCD monitors from WinmateTrident has expanded its portfolio of displays to include the Winmate 21.3 inch and 24 inch wide, open frame and chassis LCD monitors. These new monitors are tailored to meet the critical demands for embedded industrial products and can serve as public environment screens. They are suitable for applications where the interface must be flexible and sturdy enough to withstand heavy usage and resist vandalism including digital signage, retail, public transportation and control rooms. Digital Signage software offers flexibility to media designersDigital Signage Specialist ONELAN offers its new versatile V5.1 software especially for media design houses and Net-Top-Box (NTB) Layout designers. To date, the company's main markets are in UK, Ireland and The Netherlands. To enhance ONELAN's capabilities in other European markets, the new software permits user interfaces in German, Italian and other languages. 
Extra Bright II Oval Red, Green and Blue LEDs for Electronic Signs and Signals ApplicationsAvago Technologies has announced a new series of Extra Bright II oval Red, Green and Blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) for the electronic signs and signals (ESS) market. Avago's series of 4 and 5 mm oval through-hole LED lamps have been specifically designed for use in full color ESS applications such as passenger signs, variable message signs, scoreboards and channel lighting. Avago is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. 
Range of LEDules goes ‘green’CML Innovative Technologies is now manufacturing its range of LED light engines (LEDules) in Europe. By moving production from Costa Rica to their plants in Bamberg (Germany) and Hranice (Czech Republic), CML-IT puts in place their new 'green' policy of local manufacture to market and significantly reduces air miles for shipping and therefore the carbon footprint of their LED devices. Another benefit are reduced lead times, making the move to low power, long life LED technology faster and simpler for CML-IT's European customers. This could become even more important in the near future as a few European countries are thinking about banning the use of incandescent lamps, following the examples of Australia and California. 
Outdoor Display with Enhanced FunctionalityGlobal Display Solutions (GDS) has announced the expansion of its MiDAS digital signage solution with the introduction of an option-based embedded PC and wireless connectivity for both its LCD MiDAS32 and MiDAS46in models. Designed to simplify the deployment of outdoor digital signage displays, the new options have been introduced in direct response to the growing demand for large screen outdoor LCD signage. 
15.4 inch Widescreen Smart Terminal from JAOtechTrident has announced the introduction of the Jima, a 15.4 inch product which enhances their Smart Terminal range. The Jima is built on a specific motherboard to embrace rapid integration into retail, point of information, industrial automation and medical environments. The CPU provides ample performance for embedded applications and is integrated onto the motherboard alongside the chipset, touch screen controller, card reader and all other system components to create a self-contained solution. 
LCD technology said to save power and design-in timeArrow has announced the availability of two new high quality LCD modules that will reduce power and design-in time in industrial and professional applications. The Everbouquet MF240320B24-BFW is a 2.4-inch transmissive TFT LCD unit offering the power saving advantages of 240mW white LED backlight, while the Everbouquet MC20E2D is a two-row dot matrix display designed for low power operation from a nominal 5V supply. 
Compass lamp saved from obsolescence by AercoAerco, the distributor of lamps for over 50 years to the MOD, aviation, industrial and commercial markets, has rescued from obsolescence a copper based, filament lamp, especially designed for use in systems that use a magnetic compass for navigation. 
Avago Technologies Announces Moonstone Warm White Power LED for Solid-State Lighting ApplicationsAvago Technologies today announced the addition of a 1-Watt warm white light emitting diode (LED) to its family of Moonstone(tm) power LEDs. Available in one of the industry's thinnest packages, Avago's ASMT-MY00 LED provide designers of solid-state lighting applications with a competitively robust and reliable package that provides high brightness illumination and easy installation. Avago's ASMT-MY00 is ideal for use in applications that require ultra-high-brightness LEDs, such as decorative lights, garden lights, task and reading lights, architectural, accent and marker lights. 
RDS introduces Mini Driver Card SolutionReview Display Systems are pleased to announce a compact driver card designed for LED backlit TFT displays. The Mini card offers the end user the ability to drive TFT panels in resolutions from VGA to SXGA and screen sizes from 6.5" upwards including wide format displays. 
Wide range of educational keyboards available from Cherry/Aerco websiteA comprehensive range of computer input devices designed specifically for the education market by Cherry are now available direct to end-users in the UK through www.cherrykeyboardsrus.co.uk, a website run in conjunction with Aerco, the Horsham-based electronics distributor. 
New guide provides engineers with reference for rapid LED comparison and selectionToshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has launched a new product guide that will help engineers quickly and easily compare and select the most suitable LEDs for their target applications. 
Trident Introduces 5.7-inch VGA TFT display from HitachiTrident, one of Europe's leading technical franchised distributors of displays, today announces the introduction of the 5.7-inch VGA TFT display from Hitachi. Offering a high quality viewing experience, the TX14D14 is suitable for a range of applications such as hand held devices, display solutions using Windows CE or other applications where VGA resolution is critical. 
Design Innovation Reduces Rugged Keyboard CostsFollowing the success of the well established KSM range of vandal resistant kiosk keyboards, the KSR range can now offer the same high quality package at a more competitive price. Rapid expands range of Edison high power LEDsRapid has recently extended its range of power LED products from the pioneering Taiwan-based Edison Opto Corp. Over one hundred lines are now available, ex-stock, ranging from the competitively priced 1W Edixeon stars and emitters through to the 700 lumens 20W EdiPower devices. All are available in red, green and blue, white and warm white. 
LEDs with 50-Degree Lens for Automotive and ESS ApplicationsAvago Technologies has announced a new line of high brightness red, amber, and orange PLCC-4 surface mount technology (SMT) LEDs for use in interior and exterior automotive and electronic signs and signals applications. These competitively priced top-mounted lensed LEDs provide high reliability, a narrow 50-degree viewing angle and a matched radiation pattern. 
Avago Technologies Adds Customizable Options to Series of Ultra-slim Scrollwheel Input Devices for Portable Handheld ApplicationsAvago Technologies, today added a new series of ultra-slim scrollwheel input devices that are easy to install and available in 12 standard configurations to meet the aesthetic design needs of designers developing portable handheld applications in low volumes. Avago's AMRX-1510 scrollwheel device provides an integrated solution for easy scrolling, directional navigation, and push button selection in the industry's thinnest package with dimensions of 1.9 mm height by 18.5 mm in diameter. Avago is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. 
Varitronix launches IBN ultra-clear colour on black character modulesVaritronix today announced the commercial release of displays based on its exceptionally high contrast Improved Black Nematic (IBN) technology, in sizes between 50mm x 25mm (w x h) to 150mm x 75mm. IBN displays are ideal for automotive and industrial applications where high contrast ratios and wide viewing angle displays are required to present segmented characters or pictograms. 
Illuminated Low-profile keypadsTwo new low-profile keypads introduced from Foremost Electronics combine attractive styling with the ability to resist environmental extremes and low light conditions. These waterproof, metal keypads designated the AK Series, are available in, 3 x 4-key or 4 x 4-key formats, each having the option of yellow or blue key illumination. 
2.8in LTPS TFT LCD combines VGA resolution with high system integrationAnders Electronics brings VGA resolution to applications requiring ultra-small display sizes, by adding TPO's latest module, the 2.8-inch TD028TTED2 TFT LCD with 480 x 640 pixels resolution to its established range of LTPS TFT displays. This new transflective TFT-LCD module from TPO features LTPS technology to deliver superior image brightness and clarity. In addition, an integrated 4-wire resistive touchscreen increases flexibility to design advanced human-machine interfaces for a wide range of mobile, data and consumer devices, including next-generation personal media players and handheld imaging equipment. 
8.4in open frame touch screen monitor with integral VGA interfaceThe latest embedded system building block to be announced by BVM is the OFP-084, a highly featured open frame 8.4 inch LCD monitor with an integral VGA interface, touch screen capability and built-in audio and composite video options. Resolutions of up to 1024 x 768 are supported. The device, which offers outstanding value for money, is aimed at applications such as in-vehicle displays for GPS, reversing camera images, audio and climate control systems, consumer-facing kiosks, ATM units, industrial control units and any interface where a touch screen feature is required. 
50k hour lifetime white LED backlight for 5.7 inch VGA TFT from Digital DisplaysDigital Displays and OSD announces an upgraded 5.7" diagonal 640xRGBx480 (VGA) TFT-LCD that now includes a 50k hour lifetime white LED backlight to their already extensive line-up, This module is intended for the industrial control & mobile computing market. However, it is also well suited for many other applications that require a high quality TFT display with a long service life. 
Trident introduce New Multi-colour QVGA Electroluminescent DisplayTrident today announce the introduction of a new 4.9" QVGA multi-colour thin-film electroluminescent (EL) display from Planar. Offering the same high performance, visual characteristics and at-a-glance viewability as Planar's monochrome EL product line, the new EL320.240 FA3 adds critical colour capabilities to the inherent ruggedness of this proven display technology. 
Kiosk specialist selects Zytronic for durable, reliable and accurate 17-inch touchscreen technologyZytronic's ZYTOUCH® touch sensors are behind a new generation of interactive kiosks that use durable, high-visibility 17-inch touchscreens to deliver an enhanced user experience while ensuring reliable and accurate operation with minimum ongoing maintenance. Suitable for a wide range of retail, hospitality and commercial applications, the new GP2 range from kiosk specialist Touch4 includes products for indoor and outdoor use and very harsh operating environments. 
Joint venture brings Cherry keyboards to UK end-users for the first timeThe Cherry range of computer keyboards and other input devices, which have been supplied throughout the world to manufacturers and specialist computer builders for many years, are now available directly to end users in the UK thanks to a joint venture between Cherry Keyboards and Horsham based electronics component distributor, Aerco. 
Cherry appoints Devlin as keyboard Customisation PartnerCherry Electrical – manufacturers of computer keyboards and mice – has appointed its long-standing distributor, Devlin Electronics as "Customisation Partner". This will mean that users of Cherry keyboards in the retail and other sectors will benefit from fully customised layouts and graphics – increasing productivity, reducing errors and potentially enhancing customers' branding. 
Trident introduce Full High Definition LCD monitor range from SharpTrident has expanded its portfolio of displays to include the Sharp PN range of Professional LCD monitors. This new range offers full high definition resolution and a rugged enclosure with specially selected components of superior reliability for extended use in dedicated commercial applications including retail, digital signage, public transportation and control room displays. 
Avago Technologies Introduces High-Brightness Warm White Through-Hole LEDs for Solid-State Lighting and Illumination ApplicationsAvago Technologies today announced a new series of high-brightness warm white through-hole (TH) LEDs in a 5mm round package for use in a wide range of solid-state lighting and illumination applications. Available in a several packaging options, Avago's HLMP-CYxx TH LEDs target designers of retail and commercial display lighting, as well as street and portable lighting applications. 
Compact Graphic Vacuum Fluorescent DisplayRDS has announced the introduction of a new Compact Graphic Vacuum Fluorescent Display from Futaba. These new graphic displays have been designed with high brightness and ease of connectivity in mind. The 128 x 64 display has a pixel pitch of 0.45 x 0.45 mm and a display area of 57.00mm by 29.0mm. With an 8 stage on board dimming function and a 4 level grey scale mode together with the option of additional filters the end appearance of the module is very versatile. 
Mono TFT enables informative dashboards and consolesVaritronix is addressing automotive dashboard and other control panel applications with a new mono TFT technology that enables advanced, attractive and informative consoles whilst avoiding the complex drive requirements of full colour TFT. Many automotive and industrial instrumentation projects have no requirement for full colour, making monochrome TFT an ideal high performance alternative to DSTN and other passive display technologies. Boasting an exceptional contrast ratio of approximately 1000:1, it offers the same performance characteristics as full colour TFT in terms of viewing angles and operating temperatures. Mono TFT also vastly improves the sunlight readability of the display over full colour TFT. With a transmission ratio in excess of 20% there is potential to reduce the brightness or even eliminate the backlight to save power. Mono TFT is also much simpler to drive, requiring only small changes to the drive electronics for an existing DSTN solution. 
Avago Technologies Announces Industry's First Half-Watt Power LEDs for Interior/Exterior Lighting and Backlighting ApplicationsAvago Technologies today introduced the industry's first half-watt (0.5-W) high-brightness light-emitting diodes (LED) in an industry-standard PLCC-4 surface-mount (SMT) package. These new 0.5-W Power LEDs, which are available in white, amber, red-orange and red colors, feature the industry's smallest package size, a wide 120-degree viewing angle, and are optimized for long operating life under severe environmental conditions. 
Wireless laser multimedia keyboard and mouse combinationCherry's MARLIN wireless laser multimedia keyboard and mouse combination is silent in use, and the Teflon-coated mouse is said to make a mat obsolete. Ten HotKeys on the keyboard - which are easily programmable with the KeyM@n software supplied - and seven freely programmable keys on the laser mouse, makes for efficient operation; for example email pages can be quickly and easily called up with just the touch of a button. 
Invisible, inaudible PC platform for Digital Signage and digital media displaysA 'hidden' PC solution that attaches to the VESA mounting at the rear of a display has been introduced by Trident, to eliminate clutter from digital signage and media player installations in retail outlets, airports, and hospitality environments. The ultra thin, fanless VESA PC available exclusively from Trident offers a discreet, inaudible computing platform that neatly transforms any VESA compliant display into a media rich thin client or Digital Signage platform. Attaching the PC to the mount resolves the issue of where to place a local PC to drive a multimedia display. 
Multimedia keyboard has Hot Key controlSTREAM from Cherry Electrical Products is a corded multimedia flat-key feel, entry level standard keyboard with cursor and number block functions. Its clean design and additional technical features distinguish it from the competition. 
Pressure distinguishable touch panelDigital Displays has announced what it says is the the World's first pressure distinguishable touch panel, the "Pensor". Using the unique "Pensor" 4 wire resistive touch panel with complementary controller board and OS driver software, the user's palm and the "touch pen" can touch the surface of the touch panel simultaneously. Unlike existing systems the "Pensor" only senses the pressure of the pen, it will not sense the touch of your palm. This unique feature allows users of touch panel systems that require a signature to sign easily and steadily. 
3.5in TFT display can be read inside and outdoorsDigital Displays has launched it's latest TFT display that incorporates TMR technology for enhanced outdoor viewability. Transmissive Micro-Reflectivity enhancement film provides the 3.5 inch 320x240 (QVGA) display with excellent viewability under all lighting conditions, both indoor, outdoor and in sunlight. The display also features a bright, 300 nit LED backlight, 300:1 contrast ratio and is available with a built-in touch screen. 
3M's Tough Touch Screens Offer Privacy3M Touch Systems has announced that its most rugged capacitive touch product, ToughTouch II, is now available with optional privacy film to help protect financial data or transaction information displayed on ATM and ticketing machine screens from prying eyes. 
2.2in QVGA displays optimise ‘user machine relationship’ and ease migration from mono to colourThe latest 2.2in TFT displays from Anders Electronics will help designers to optimise the user machine relationship (UMR) while providing a rapid and cost-effective route to migrate existing products from mono to colour. Designed to address the widest possible range of application requirements, the Anders 2.2in colour TFT range offers high brightness, low-power operation, sunlight readability and a variety of interfaces, as well as touchscreen and semi-custom options. 
Three button wireless mouseCherry's new, PASSENGER mouse is a small three button wireless notebook device that brings flexibility to laptop users, particularly during prolonged use, such as on long journeys, where an external mouse makes working much more comfortable. Even when not connected to the notebook, the PASSENGER, using 27MHz technology, is able to maintain contact for signal transmission via the USB receiver contained in an internal compartment under an easy to open flap lid. 
Miniature incandescent lamps with matching socketsA comprehensive range of miniature incandescent lamps including advanced Xenon filled types and matching drop-in replacement sockets is available from CML Innovative Technologies (CML-IT). Delivering a cost-effective solution with high luminous output, traditional incandescent lamps still have a valid role in many applications such as automotive, gaming, aviation and transport, where cost restrictions don't warrant the use of still higher-priced, modern LED lamps. 
High-Brightness Tri-color Surface Mount LEDs for Indoor and Outdoor Color SignsAvago Technologies today announced a new series of high-brightness surface mount (SMT) tri-color light emitting diodes (LEDs) that will enable designers to develop large indoor and outdoor electronic displays that provide sharper and more vivid images and graphics. This new series of high-brightness RGB LEDs from Avago are available in standard PLCC-4 packaging and have been specifically designed to operate in extreme outdoor conditions. 
Trident offers largest available LCD public displayTrident has expanded its portfolio of displays to include the largest public display LCD available on the market from NEC Display Solutions. The 57in LCD is ideal for large public displays and offers a superior screen performance for viewing images, HD TV, video or presentations in public environments including shopping centres, airports and exhibitions. 
5.7 inch QVGA TFT display features built-in Interface ControllerDigital Displays has announced it's latest TFT display that features a built-in VGA and analogue RGB interface controller. This QVGA (320x240) TFT display has a high brightness 300 nit white LED backlight and boasts a contrast ratio of 400:1. 
Anglia sets up dedicated displays divisionAnglia has set up a dedicated displays division to provide enhanced technical support to its customers, particularly with respect to the integration of display systems. Many of today's colour displays need external controllers, inverters and drivers, in addition to requiring specialist connectors and cables. Anglia's displays division, headed by Jackie Kingston, aims to help customers by recommending and supplying suitable combinations of devices to meet the requirements of each application. 
Multimedia keyboard from CherryCherry's new VARIO-KEY Multimedia keyboard – a part of the CyMotion series - has ten laterally positioned XPress keys that can be individually programmed and clearly labelled using the Label Designer software, enabling the user to create a unique set of key functions. These specialist keys are in addition to the standard board configuration, and 19 others that are designated for multimedia management or internet use. 
2.7in diagonal 128x64 pixel PLED module with 55k hours lifetimeAvailable from Digital Displays with either green or yellow pixels, the new OSD2401-M04-1 offers extended operational lifetimes of up to 55k hours with 75 cd/m2 brightness for the Yellow version at 25 degrees C. 
Digital Displays and OSD introduce 2.8in QVGA TFT with multimedia touch screenDigital Displays has introduced announce a QVGA 2.8in TFT with a multimedia touch screen, featuring a digital RGB 18-bit TTL interface. This TFT display offers a vibrant 200 nit brightness including the installation of the touch panel and a 200:1 contrast ratio. The high resolution and size of this module are perfect for portable multimedia devices, and the addition of OSD's standard multimedia touch screen which features content icons common to most portable media products is an added bonus. 
Module offers HDTV interfacing for demanding environmentsTrident has extended its range of LCD interface solutions by introducing the TVtoLCD OEM display controller from Kontron that provides versatile connection between analogue video sources and high-definition flat panel displays. GDS acquires Clearview DisplaysGlobal Display Solutions (GDS) has announced the acquisition of Clearview Displays LLC, providers of bonded display enhancement services. This acquisition will enable GDS to build on its existing range of display technology while offering superior manufacturing and engineering services to its customers in North America to support fast turnaround times on advanced bonded display services. Under the terms of the acquisition, Clearview Displays will become a subsidiary of GDS, known as GDS Clearview, retaining its staff and headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon and reporting directly to GDS Inc's US Headquarters in Roscoe, Illinois. 
New High brightness surface mount LEDsA new range of high brightness LEDs from TruOpto has been introduced by Rapid. The LEDs are housed in industry standard PLCC-2 and PLCC-4 cases with luminous intensities of up to 750 millicandela. PLCC-2 cases measuring 3.5 x 2.7 x 1.9mm house single colour LEDs available in red, yellow, blue, green and white. The PLCC-4 option (3.5 x 2.8 x 1.9mm) houses a red, green and a blue chip and by varying the current across the dice, all colours of the spectrum can be achieved. 
High resolution 5.7in display modulesHitachi Display Products Group has introduced the TX14D14VM1BAA as an addition to the current range of 5.7" display modules that includes a wide range of TFT and STN options. The TX14D14 offers 640 x 480 VGA resolution and is form factor compatible with the existing compact TFT and STN modules. Clear, bright colourful images for all lighting conditions are guaranteed with 350cd/m² brightness, a contrast ratio of 350:1 and 262,000 colours. Xenon filled lamps said to burn brighter for longerA new range of Xenon-filled, wedge-based lamps manufactured by CML-IT is now available from Rapid. Designed for use in a variety of automotive, gaming machinery, aviation, signalisation and architectural applications, the latest Xenon lamps are currently available in three different models: 41-0766 (14V 3.4W rating, T10 size, 10000 hour life), 41-0768 (12V 5W rating, T10 size, 3000 hour life) and 41-0770 (12V 6W rating, T10 size, 1000 hour life). 
Daylight-readable LED-display digital panel metersWith the launch of its DATEL branded 3½ digit DMS-30DR series, C&D Technologies claims to be first-to-market with an auto-dimming, daylight readable, LED-display digital panel meter. The large, 0.56in (14.2mm) high, super-bright red LED is readable in direct sunlight without the need for special filters or shading devices. The DMS-30DR series satisfies the growing market requirement for displays that can be used in very high ambient light conditions, but can also dim themselves in poorer light. Previously, applications that required daylight visibility necessitated the use of less reliable liquid crystal display (LCD) technology that incorporates complex, high power consumption, backlighting circuitry. 
High Performance LED LampsForge Europa has recently updated its range to incorporate the latest developments in semiconductor materials. Typical intensities exceed 15 000mcd and products are binned for colour to comply with national standards such as the traffic signal specification EN12368. 
High-Brightness LEDs for Portable Outdoor Electronic Signs and Signal ApplicationsAvago Technologies has announced a series of low-power high-performance extra-bright round through-hole light emitting diodes for portable and solar-powered outdoor electronic signs and signal applications. Available in Red, Amber and Red-Orange colors, Avago's new HLMP-Exxx series of 5 mm aluminum indium gallium phosphide (AllnGaP) LEDs are highly reliable and provide high luminous intensity with low forward voltage to meet the needs of designers who need a low-power lighting solution. Avago is a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for advanced communications, industrial and commercial applications. 7in TFT features high brightness and enhanced colour imagingDigital Displays has recently released a new 800xRGBx480 (WVGA) resolution TFT-LCD display. This display features a digital RGB TTL interface and LED backlight. The panel provides a high, 400 nit brightness with a 500:1 contrast ratio. In addition to the LED backlight, this display features Kodak 's 'Brightness Enhancement Film' (BEF) technology for vibrant and true colour images. 
High Performance LED LampsDemanding applications such as traffic signalling or outdoor displays require outstanding performance and long term reliability. Forge Europa have recently updated their extensive range to incorporate the latest developments in semiconductor materials. Typical intensities exceed 15 000 mcd and products are binned for colour to comply with national standards such as the traffic signal specification EN12368. 
FANLESS PANEL PC SYSTEM FROM DATASOUND LABORATORIESThe heart of Datasound Laboratories' latest open frame touch screen panel PC, the DSL-6247LCD, is a high performance fanless CPU running at 533MHz. 
Digital Displays has released a new 20x4 character format double FSTN LCD displayThis display features a standard Samsung/Hitachi character display interface, and provides a great viewing performance. 
19in Medical touchmonitorElo TouchSystems is aiming its latest medical touchmonitor, the 1928L, at patient monitoring, critical care and digital radiography applications. The new touchmonitor is also a cost-effective solution for nurse stations, computer-aided therapy, electronic medical records, paperless charting and patient self check-in and registration applications. The 1928L medical touchmonitor can be ordered in both beige and grey colours, with Elo's proven and popular IntelliTouch surface wave, AccuTouch five-wire resistive, and also as a non-touch enabled unit. Wall mounted visual alarm indicatorOmniflex has developed the Omni2, a compact wall mounted visual alarm indicator designed for hazard warning in high risk environments. The Omni2 is used to safeguard against personnel inadvertently entering plant areas where abnormal conditions are present. 
Anders extends industrial-specification LCD range with options for touch panel useAnders Electronics has extended its family of industrial-specification TFT displays with five new VGA (640 x 480) and QVGA (320 x 240) 5.7in LCD modules that address demanding environmental requirements without the cost of ownership penalties typically associated with robust, high-end LCDs. Digital Displays TFT offer High Brightness and WidescreenDigital Displays introduces the OSD043TN14, a 4.3 inch diagonal, 16:9 aspect ratio a-Si TFT display. This is a normally white, transmissive display with white LED backlight. It is also available with optional integrated 4-wire resistive touchscreen. 
12-Inch HMI for NI's LabVIEW Touch Panel ModuleNational Instruments has announced the release of the NI TPC-2012. The new 12in touch panel computer works with the National Instruments LabVIEW 8.20 Touch Panel Module, giving control and design engineers another option for deploying the LabVIEW graphical development environment on Windows CE HMI devices for machine control, embedded control and distributed data acquisition systems. TFT and COG display products target portable product designersArrow is expanded its family of TFT (thin film transistor) and COG (chip on glass) displays with a new range of character and graphic modules targeted at portable applications and offering resolutions up to 240 x 320 pixels. 
Avago Technologies Introduces Industry's Thinnest and Smallest Surface-Mount ChipLED Lamps in a Standard PackageAvago Technologies today introduced the industry's thinnest surface mount (SMT) light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the smallest industry-standard (0603) footprint available. With an ultra small form factor about the size of a pencil tip, these low-power LEDs use high-brightness chips to provide excellent illumination with minimum current consumption. These new ChipLED lamps from Avago are available in blue and phosphor white -- the colors most widely used by handset manufacturers. Avago is a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for advanced communications, industrial and commercial applications. Trident offer true viewing excellence with 10.4” XGA LCD displays from CMOTrident has announced the introduction of an innovative, highly specified 10.4" XGA TFT LCD display from Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO), one of the world's leading TFT LCD manufacturers. The exceptional viewing angles and brilliant contrast provide a high quality solution for multiple industrial, medical and aviation applications. 
LEDs in through hole and SMT format from CMLCML Innovative Technologies (CML-IT) offers discrete LEDs in both through hole and SMT format devices in all standard industry sizes including 3mm, 5mm, 0603, 0805, 1206, PLCC as well as many others. 
Optical light pipes from CML produce bright, even indicationNew Bright Pipes, optical light pipes from CML Innovative Technologies (CML-IT) produce bright, even indication based on optical ray tracing. Ideal for transferring light from a PCB to a front panel, the devices conveniently and economically conduct light from SMT LEDs through angles and distances to a viewable front lens surface. 
Custom LED Backlight Enhances DisplaysForge Europa, a leading manufacturer of LED products, offers a custom design and manufacturing facility for edge or direct illuminated LED backlights. Using LEDs has a number of advantages. They offer distinct and vivid colours, long life (50 000hours) and the opportunity for precise dimming or intensity control. Power consumption is very low and can be further reduced by using pwm drive circuits. QVGA TFT has high brightness LED backlightDigital Displays introduces another innovative active matrix TFT-LCD for hand-held consumer and industrial applications. From supply partner One Stop Displays the OSD0345CA6T1 is a 3.45 diagonal transmissive QVGA TFT with White LED backlight and integrated resistive touchscreen. 
LED light engines from CML simplify the use of LED technologyNew Power LED light engines from CML-Innovative Technologies (CML-IT) make moving to LED technology easy. SSL light engines can include all the elements required to implement an LED-based lighting product – LED, lens, driver circuitry, heatsinking and packaging – meaning that all designers need do to benefit from this low power, long life technology is to connect up to the appropriate power source. 
Industrial TFT-LCDs from Anders ElectronicsAnders Electronics has announced a new range of TFT-LCDs for instrumentation, process control, automation, portable measurement, and other price-sensitive industrial applications. The 3.5, 5, and 5.7-inch modules all operate from –20 °C to +70 °C – making them suitable for a broad range of industrial applications, but without the price premium typically associated with extended temperature operation. 
Small Half-Watt High-Brightness LEDs for Automotive ApplicationsAvago Technologies has introduced the industry's first Half-Watt (0.5W) high-brightness red-orange and amber light-emitting diodes (LED) in an automotive-industry-standard PLCC-4 surface-mount (SMT) package. This new series of 0.5W Power LEDs feature the industry's smallest package size and are optimized for long operating life under severe environmental conditions making them ideal for automotive exterior lighting applications. Avago is a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for advanced communications, industrial and commercial applications. 
Avago Technologies Announces Industry's Smallest Half-Watt High-Brightness LEDs for Automotive ApplicationsAvago Technologies, today introduced the industry's first Half-Watt (0.5-W) high-brightness red-orange and amber light-emitting diodes (LED) in an automotive-industry-standard PLCC-4 surface-mount (SMT) package. This new series of 0.5-W Power LEDs feature the industry's smallest package size and are optimized for long operating life under severe environmental conditions making them ideal for automotive exterior lighting applications. Avago is a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for advanced communications, industrial and commercial applications. 
Trident offers new anti-reflective Toshiba colour TFT LCD moduleTrident is expanding its portfolio of colour TFT LCD module displays for demanding applications in harsh environments such as the industrial, medical and marine sectors. The new Toshiba 12.1in LTD121C34S Super VGA module boasts a number of features that ensure an outstanding, reliable, and enduring performance. Low reflection high visibility 8.4in TFT from Digital DisplaysDisplay solutions supplier, Digital Displays, has introduced an 8.4in VGA 640 x 480 pixel TFT that features 'low reflection' technology for enhanced viewing in high ambient light conditions. 
128 x 64 LCD and OLED devices with new colours and backlight variantsThe always-popular 128x64 pixel display format is enjoying a revival with new technologies, colours and backlight variants. Anders Electronics is supporting this trend with a new series of 128x64 compact Film-STN display modules with a variety of polarizer, backlight and operating mode permutations, yielding a huge range of new aesthetic design possibilities. 
Robust sealed touch panelsQuantum Research Group, the charge-transfer (QT) capacitive touch company, has announced the QT60160 (16-key) and QT60240 (24 key) touch sensor chips. The devices will sense the touch of a finger through panels of any electrically insulating material. Panels can be 50mm or more in thickness when used with a scanned X-Y passive matrix. 
2.2in TFT LCD screen for hand-held devicesTrident has announced the introduction of the first 2.2in TFT LCD display from Hitachi. This new compact screen offers a high quality viewing experience for users of hand-held devices, even when in diverse and harsh environments. The TX06D57VM0AAA presents outstanding resolution on its 2.2in screen and provides clear and vivid images in multiple devices from every day personal use items to the industrial and retail sectors. 
Multichip 16mm LED pilot lampsThe latest addition to specialist distributor Switchtec's own SCL brand, the PL16 16mm LED pilot lamp offers improved brightness, very low power consumption and smaller size – requiring less panel space - than larger, 22mm filament bulb types. 
Biometric keyboards with new security softwareCherry Electrical Products demonstrated a new robust and highly integrated identity and access management security software on the company's FingerTIP ID keyboards at the Biometrics Show 2006 at Westminster. 
24W RGB LED Lighting ModulesAvago Technologies will use electronica to introduce a pair of high-performance, 24W red, green and blue (RGB) light-emitting diode modules for a wide range of decorative, architectural and specialty lighting applications. These new high-power LED modules, which are the first in the industry to provide up to 480 lumens of light output, target customers who want an easy to use lighting solution that has the ability to display a variety of colours. 
Touchscreen monitor for rugged and unpredictable environmentsTrident has made available Planar's 12in rugged LCD touch monitor designed for in-vehicle-use. The latest transflective technology ensures wide viewing angles, sunlight readability and extraordinary contrast in all lighting conditions. A robust lightweight magnesium casing guarantees the system is unaffected by EMC interference from sources such as radio transmitters and power lines. A durable, vandal resistant glass surface touchscreen makes ideal for in-vehicle-use and other mobile and rugged situations such as police, fire and homeland security applications. For added convenience, the LX1200 can also be operated with gloved fingers meaning no stylus is required. Other features include USB touchscreen interface, and integrated stereo speakers. 
Touch Technology added to LCD MonitorElo TouchSystems, a division of Tyco Electronics Corporation, has added its latest acoustic pulse recognition touch technology to the already versatile 1529L 15in LCD multifunction touchmonitor. In addition to APR, the 1529L includes options for an integrated three-track magnetic stripe reader, 2 x 20 vacuum fluorescent rear-facing customer display and a biometric fingerprint recognition device. Typical applications for the 1529L with APR include point-of-sale, point-of-service, loyalty systems and kiosk information systems. 
Wireless, plug and play keyboardSirius from Cherry is a wireless, plug and play, and tap-proof thanks to coded data transmission with interference-free radio transmission, Sirius operates at a frequency range between 26.957 and 27.283 MHz. Weighing 627 g and measuring 456 x 204 x 25 mm, the keyboard benefits from a 2m transmission range. 
Reliable Ultra-Flat KeyboardsCherry Electrical Products has announced an ultra-flat 16mm keyboard, developed for home-office and business users seeking pleasing, innovative designs and reliable (up to 10 million) key operation. 
17 and 19in LCD Rear mount touch monitorsElo TouchSystems, a division of Tyco Electronics Corporation, has announced two new Liquid Crystal Display rear mount kiosk touch monitors aimed at OEMs, systems integrators and value-added resellers in the retail kiosk and gaming/amusement markets. 
Decorative Flexible Light LEDs for Consumer and Industrial ApplicationsAvago Technologies has announced a family of decorative flexible light strip modules for a variety of consumer and industrial applications. Avago's ASMT-Lx50 and Lx60 are said to be the industry's first light strip modules that can be bent into any shape that a designer can imagine without affecting performance. The thin flexible light optical light strips, which provide a bright "neon wire" effect, come pre-assembled and provides designers with an unlimited range of decorative lighting possibilities. Small TFT displays for hand-held, industrial and automotive applicationsThe Sharp Microelectronics 'SMALL' family of TFT LCD modules, available from Arrow, offers one of the widest ranges of QVGA products from a single manufacturer. Arrow is now offering the latest 3.5-inch and 3.8-inch modules from this family, including models that combine reflective LCD and backlit transmissive LCD technology in a single module. 
High End TFT Display for Industrial users.Dedicated NEC TFT Specialist distributor, Review Display Systems, has introduced a new format Industrial Grade TFT from the NEC range. 
5.7" and 3.5" TFT PanelsRecognising that today's engineers are looking to save development costs, Review Display Systems Ltd has introduced two new compact TFT panels one 5.7 inch and one 3.5 inch that feature identical hardware platform requirements. 
Avago Technologies Introduces Long-Life, High-Brightness Surface Mount White LEDAvago Technologies, the world's largest privately held semiconductor company, today announced a new line of miniature LEDs ideally suited to operate under the severe environmental conditions in automotive and electronic sign applications, as well as a variety of home and office applications. Avago's ASMT-SWBM long-life, high-brightness surface mount technology (SMT) white light-emitting diodes (LED) are housed in thin, top-mount, single chip packages so small that two could fit on the head of a pencil eraser. 
Avago Technologies Introduces Industry's First Blue Smart Dot-Matrix LED Displays for Consumer, Industrial and Communications DevicesAvago Technologies, the world's largest privately held semiconductor company, today expanded its line of smart dot-matrix 5 by 7 LED alphanumeric displays to include the industry's first smart displays with 'eye catching' blue characters in a thin rectangular 8-character package. Avago's HCMS-2919 and HCMS-2976 LED displays are about the width of a AAA battery and ideal for those designers looking to enhance the appearance of their products with blue display characters that are easy to see in all lighting conditions. 
New Hall-effect joystick available from AercoNow available in the UK from Aerco is the range of Model 501C Hall-effect Joysticks from US company Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems (Ultra MSI). Ultra MSI's unique adaptation of Hall-effect technology for multi-axis joystick sensing was first patented and introduced by Ultra MSI in 1998 (U.S. Patent No. 5850142) and offers many benefits over traditional potentiometer and inductive joystick designs. 
Warm white LEDs can be used with filters to provide virtually any colourNow available from Aerco is a range of warm white LEDs from MARL that emit a colour temperature similar to an incandescent lamp allowing them to be used with filters to provide virtually any colour. 
Trident Signs Distribution Agreement with IRTOUCH SystemsIRTOUCH Systems, one of the leading manufacturers of touchscreen technology products, has selected Trident as a key distributor for the UK and Europe. With over 25 years experience in infrared touch technology, IRTOUCH have cemented their reputation as a provider of reliable, durable, and unmatched cost-effective touch solutions to a multitude of applications such as gaming, industrial, medical and retail. 
7-inch TFT-LCD module features PC / video input and single supply voltageAnders Electronics has introduced a 7-inch widescreen TFT-LCD module complete with interface, power sequencing and OSD control already integrated, to ease design challenges and reduce time to market for new products. The complete module is based on a TPO TFT panel and is RoHS compliant. 
TFT LCD open frame kiosk displaysTrident has unveiled two new versatile high brightness colour TFT LCD open frame kiosk displays from Planar. The LB1500R and LB1503R feature a superior brightness level of 550 cd/m squared and an excellent contrast ratio of 500:1, making them ideal for the retail and hospitality industries where bright attention grabbing displays help to attract and entice customers to view kiosk content. 
High power LEDs can handle the heatForge Europa has recently developed a number of standard assemblies using high power LEDs (1W) known as aLED. These aLEDs consist of a high power LED mounted on to a thermally optimised substrate complete with a connector or solder pads. This takes the headaches of thermal design away from the luminaire manufacturer and gives them an easy to use sub-assembly. 
1W high-power LEDs in really thin packageAvago Technologies has announced its first series of 1W, high-power LEDs in one of the thinnest packages available. This new LED is said to offer brighter illumination, more reliability than competing products and can be installed easily. Avago's ASMT-MX00 is ideal for use in applications that require ultra-high-brightness LEDs, such as flashlights, reading lamps, architectural and garden lighting. 
Interface kits support LG Philips LCD displaysAnders Electronics has launched a range of interface kits designed to help customers develop and implement applications based on the LG Philips LCD range of TFT displays. The kits require only the addition of a 12V power supply and video interface cable, allowing exceptionally fast and straightforward evaluation, development, and implementation. Next-generation PCT™ controller from Zytronic offers designers even greater flexibility for integrated touchscreen solutionsZytronic has enhanced its projected capacitive technology (PCT™) controller for its touch sensor family, creating a more compact implementation that supports a choice of on-glass or flex-mounted controller to optimally meet customer requirements. 
22mm LED pilot lampsSpecialist distributor Switchtec¹s PL22 range of LED pilot lamps are said to offer benefits over traditional filament lamps. They offer very low power consumption, robustness, small size, are brighter and they are competitively priced. 
Power LEDs in a range of coloursCML Innovative Technologies has introduced a range of RoHS compliant Power LEDs available in 1, 2.5 and 5W versions and a range of colours - pure and warm white, blue, green, red, cyan and yellow & RGB. 
TFT-LCD delivers high transmittance wide viewing angle and high speed responseToshiba has announced the development of a new TFT-LCD that delivers high transmittance, a wide viewing angle and high speed response by combining Optically Compensated Bend (OCB) and Field Sequential technologies. Field Sequential technology does not require colour filters, differing from general colour LCDs. 
Highly efficient power LEDsJust available from Forge Europa is what the company claims is the world's most efficient power LED. The Cree XR lamp has an efficacy of 47lm/w and, at these levels, LED technology is considerably more efficient than incandescent or halogen and is starting to encroach on the province of fluorescent lighting. efficient power LEDs. 
32in LCD Panel is sunlight-readableTrident has added a sunlight readable large format 32-inch LCD panel to its portfolio. The W32L300 display features transflective technology to allow viewing even in bright daylight, making it especially well suited to retail applications such as shop windows and estate agents. 
3.5-in VGA touch-screen LTPS TFT moduleAnders Electronics has announced an integrated 3.5-inch VGA (640x480 pixel) resolution touchscreen TFT module designed for use in next-generation portable devices, data collection equipment and industrial handhelds. 
Waterproof TV's - the applications are limitless!Trident has introduced two waterproof widescreen televisions from Videotree that are approved for wet room applications. The new LCD television sets are available in a 17.1 inch in-wall or wall mount type or a 7.2 inch size that is designed to be stand-alone, so it can be mounted virtually anywhere in a bathroom using a "swan-neck" arm. The 7.2 inch version also features auto screen reverse if the unit is inverted, providing extra flexibility in use. The smaller unit can be connected as a slave to a main bedroom or lounge television, allowing entertainment or information to be extended into another room, such as a bathroom. 
Low cost LED replacement for 6S6 lampsCML Innovative Technologies has announced an LED replacement for traditional 6S6 lamps currently used in theme parks as decorative lamps and for illuminating entrance portals to attractions. 
Solid State Lighting That is Easy to UseCML Innovative Technologies' new Connect&Glo program is designed to make solid state lighting easy to work with. The company is offering a system of linking LED lighting units that anyone can connect together, just as easily as ordinary light bulbs. 
Forge Europa CD Catalogue 2006:Forge Europa has recently introduced the company's latest updated CD catalogue incorporating in excess of 2000 LED devices. Backlit Keyboard and Trackball give "Night Vision"Review Display Systems has announced a backlit computer keyboard called "Night Vision". Based on a 105 key short travel sealed keyboard, it combines all functions, controls and features for comfortable key input and cursor control under low light conditions, as well as under normal daylight. 
Stable 405nm, 35mW blue-violet laser diode monitors itselfPhotonic Products has announced a lead-free, blue-violet wavelength (405nm) laser diode from Sanyo. The Sanyo DL-5146-152 405nm, 35mW CW (50mW pulsed) laser diode incorporates an internal monitor photodiode which can be utilised to accurately stabilise and control the optical output power. 
Annunciator displays standalone panel-mount packagesOmni-X remote displays from Omniflex provide from 8 to 120 points of annunciator display in a standalone panel-mount package. They are designed to be used with a remote alarm annunciator logic such as an Omni16C RLU for safety-critical alarms, or to be connected directly to a PLC or Scada system for simple operator-friendly display of essential alarm information. 
Chip on Glass LCD Module has Large Viewing Area Despite Small SizeA new 128240B compact chip on glass LCD module from Digital Displays features a viewing area of 92.00 x 53.00 mm contained within it's overall dimensions of 98.70 x 67.70mm. 
Hi Res 7in Wide TFT monitor is good for all lighting conditionsEasy to read under all lighting conditions, the new DDL 619MT TFT monitor from Digital Displays has a brightness of 400 cd/m2 with a contrast ratio of 200:1 and features a high resolution of 800 (RGB) x 480 pixels. 
OLED offers 128 Level Grey Scale and Three Area Colours.The three area colours of red, green and blue in a new OLED module from Digital Displays can be individually addressed enabling icons such as battery level, signal strength and message received to be highlighted at the top of the display. 
Low cost custom LCDs affordable in 2000-off quantitiesOnce the prerogative of very high volume applications, custom colour LCDs are now an affordable option in low to medium volumes, enabling designers to differentiate their products with an attractive, unique interface and achieve a real competitive edge. 
New Xenon filled lamps burn brighter for longerA new range of Xenon filled wedge based lamps is available from CML-IT. Designed for use in a variety of automotive, gaming machinery, aviation, signalisation and architectural applications, the latest Xenon lamps are currently available in three different models: 1503X (14V 3.4W rating, T10 size, 10000 hour life), 501x (12V 5W rating, T10 size, 3000 hour life) and 1260X (12V 6W rating, T10 size, 1000 hour life). 
Keypads and Flat panel PCs for extreme envronmentsFrom general purpose to explosion-proof industrial pc's, the new Daisy Data catalogue from Steadlands International contains several new products including models designed for extreme environments requiring Class 1 and 2 specifications and even a MIL srtandard computer designed for shipboard applications. 
QVGA Module goes both waysDesigned to operate in either portrait or landscape mode, the latest QVGA module from Digital Displays features a low power white LED backlight to provides even illumination while keeping power consumption to a minimum. 
WHEN SIZE MATTERS, THE NEW GRAPHIC LCD MODULE FROM DIGITAL DISPLAYSDisplaytech's new 32122 series of graphic LCD displays from Digital Displays provides a high level of features despite it's compact dimensions of 65.6mm x 29.2mm and has full RoHS compliancy. 
CUSTOM ASSEMBLIES ARE A NEW SWITCH FOR DIGITAL DISPLAYSCombining a 7-segment display with icon's which is integrated with a dual colour red/green LED backlight Digital Displays are showing off their custom capabilities with a module which comes complete with tactile switches. 
7in Touch Screen MonitorA new 7in wide screen VGA monitor from Digital Displays gives a native resolution of 800 (RGB) x 480 dots and will also support a maximum resolution of 1024x768. It has an integral loudspeaker and is supplied complete with VGA (D-sub), USB, RS232 and audio input connections. 
Monochrome STN module for Industrial ApplicationsIdeally suited to industrial applications, the 64128C monochrome STN module from Digital Displays features a dual colour side lit LED backlight. This can be used to provide a strong visual warning on the display as the backlight can be switched from green to red when activated. 
WASP finds the ideal design and production mix between East and WestWhile some UK manufacturers are bemoaning the fact that a lot of manufacturing is heading East, Wessex Advanced Switching Products (WASP), the UK's only resistive touch screen manufacturer, has found a way of using offshore manufacturing to its own benefit. 
Forge Europa brings SPLEDs and Xlamps to EuropeForge Europa has expanded its range of high performance blue devices in seven segment, multidigit, dot matrix and discrete LED package styles, with the introduction of blue SPLEDs and Xlamps. 
SPlined LEDs do not need a PCBForge Europa's new SPlined LEDs – SPLEDs for short – are LED bulb replacements which can be used without a printed circuit board. The contours of the LED just push into a pre-drilled hole with a secure friction fit, and insulation displacement connectors make interconnection easy. 
Precision High Performance LEDsThe latest precision high intensity LEDs available from Forge Europa continue to build on recent developments in chip technology, providing a range of new devices ideally suited to traffic and information display applications. 
LED traffic lights cost less to run and last longerCML-IT's new generation of LED traffic lights feature a lower power consumption than conventional signalling units which means reduced running costs and heat generation, leading to longer unit life and fewer maintenance calls. 
FORGE EUROPA ANNOUNCES MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS IN POWER PACKAGED LED PORTFOLIOForge Europa is delighted to announce a number of major developments in the company's power packaged LED portfolio targeted at emerging solid state lighting markets |
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