NEC Electronics America Expands Lineup of Displays for Medical Imaging with Two New...

NEC Electronics America Expands Lineup of Displays for Medical Imaging with
Two New 21.3-Inch LCD Modules
Modules Deliver High Luminance, High Contrast and Ultra-Wide Viewing Angles

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Electronics America, Inc.
today introduced two new 21.3-inch (54-centimeters diagonal) amorphous-silicon
thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) modules for medical
imaging applications. The new color display modules represent the first
application of NEC LCD Technologies' proprietary ultra-advanced, super-fine
TFT (UA-SFT) display technology in a 21.3-inch LCD. Combined with NEC LCD
Technologies' newly designed high-intensity direct-backlight system, the
modules achieve very high luminance levels, high contrast ratios, high
brightness uniformity and ultra-wide viewing angles.
"These new modules fulfill the increasingly complex and sophisticated
display needs of the medical community by delivering superior performance and
the hard-to-achieve precise image quality needed for x-ray interpretation and
medical diagnosis," said Dr. Shigehiko Satoh, associate vice president and
general manager, displays strategic business unit, NEC Electronics America.
High Luminance, Contrast
The new LCD modules deliver high luminance levels for their respective
resolutions. The NL160120AC27-20 module features ultra-extended graphics array
(UXGA) resolution and a brightness level of 950 candelas per square meter
(cd/m(2)), while the NL204153AC21-09 module has higher-density quad-extended
graphics array (QXGA) resolution and a brightness level of 800 cd/m(2).
With UA-SFT technology, the new modules achieve a 20 percent improvement
in light transmittance compared to modules based on super-advanced, super-fine
TFT (SA-SFT) technology. Both modules also support monochrome image
interpretation as a result of their precise reproduction of grayscale images.
Enhanced panel design combined with UA-SFT technology help prevent light
leakage and image and color distortion, thereby improving viewability of the
display from almost any angle. As a result, the NL160120AC27-20 and
NL204153AC21-09 modules achieve high contrast ratios of 800:1 and 750:1,
respectively. The panel design also inhibits the "washed-out black" phenomenon
that occurs when the viewing angle is enlarged -- a common issue with in-plane
switching-type LCD modules.
Pricing and Availability
Samples of the 21.3-inch modules are available now. For pricing, contact
NEC Electronics America at http://www.am.necel.com/sales or 1-800-366-9782 to
locate the nearest sales representative. Pricing, availability and
specifications are subject to change without notice.
About NEC Electronics America's Display Products
With an extensive lineup of 2.7- to 23.0-inch AM-LCD panels and a network
of distributors and value-added partners (VAPs), NEC Electronics America
provides complete display module solutions from NEC LCD Technologies to the
industrial and high-end monitor market. In addition to modules based on NEC
LCD Technologies' super-fine technology (SFT) for ultra-wide viewing, NEC
Electronics America also offers LCD modules that include ultra-high
resolutions, wide temperature ranges, high contrast ratios, rich color gamuts,
backward compatibility and transflective viewing for use in diverse lighting
environments. More information about NEC Electronics America's display
products can be found at http://www.am.necel.com/display.
About NEC Electronics America, Inc.
NEC Electronics America, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California,
is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a
leading provider of semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology
solutions for the broadband and communications markets; system solutions for
the mobile, PC, automotive and digital consumer markets; and multi-market
solutions for a wide range of customer applications. NEC Electronics America
offers local manufacturing in Roseville, California, and the global
manufacturing capabilities of its parent company. In the Americas, NEC
Electronics America markets and sells industrial-type active-matrix LCDs from
NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd., a global leader in innovative display
technologies. More information about the products offered by NEC Electronics
America can be found at http://www.am.necel.com.
NEC Electronics, NEC Electronics America are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of NEC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All marks are property of their respective owners.
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Denise Garibaldi of NEC Electronics America, Inc., +1-408-588-6620,
denise.garibaldi@am.necel.com; or Shannon Jamison of Porter Novelli,
+1-415-975-2204, Shannon.jamison@porternovelli.com, for NEC Electronics
America, Inc.