ENGINEERING FEATURE
VISUAL SOLUTION
(...continued from page 17)
With its 1.1GHz to 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, up to 1Gbyte
RAM and integral 4Gbyte Flash, the new Kontron nanoETXexpress
COM further expands the range of COM types available for
embedded applications in mobile systems. Kontron’s platform
combines the Intel Atom processor with a US15W system controller
hub to offer high-end graphics and a wide variety of interfaces and
functions in a low power, credit card sized 55mm x 84mm board.
Total power dissipation of the Intel Atom processor and US15W
together is under 5W.
The nanoETXexpress COM has the smallest possible form factor,
low weight and low power usage, making it suitable for medical
and diagnostic applications, mobile data solutions and other
handheld designs. Interfaces include PCIe (Gen 2 capable), PCI,
PEG, USB 2.0, GbE and SATA. The Kontron nanoETXexpress-SP
supports Linux, VxWorks, Windows XP Pro Embedded, XPe and
Windows CE and it is 100% compatible with the COM Express
type 1 pin-out positioning and contact assignments.
Displays Enhance Every Application
Figure 4: Outdoor E-Signage Using a Sharp Display
From mobile phones to large street signs and from ATMs to POS
terminals, displays have become a common feature of everyday
life. The latest technologies behind these applications can provide
amazing colours, wide fields of view and superb resolution for
observers – yet use minimal board space and power.
Figure 5: Industrial 46 Inch Sharp Display
Turning first to large-scale displays, Sharp Microelectronics offers a
wide range, recently expanding the size of its bright, clear displays
suitable for electronic signage applications. Sharp’s large format
LCD panels currently include a 65in portrait orientation display
with a new 82in version expected. These address an increasing
market demand for high quality displays for digital signage in
such environments as airports, train stations, shopping centres
and casinos.
Sharp’s developers are working to introduce larger size panels that
nonetheless offer high brightness and contrast with fast response
times. These displays also need to provide assurance of continuous
operation in extreme environments while keeping running costs
lower or comparable with traditional displays.
High Performance Displays for Portable Devices
In the more compact display arena, Hitachi Displays recently
announced a new, high performance 5.0in VGA TFT display
module. The TX13D03VM1CAA transmissive display module
provides VGA (640 x 480 pixels) resolution, exceptional optical
performance and many integrated features. A long life, high
brightness LED backlight yields a brightness of 600cd/m², excellent
display uniformity and a contrast ratio of 400:1.
18
ENQUIRY 1469
For further information regarding any of the featured products, or a
copy of the Arrow Embedded Solutions Display Brochure, please complete
the reply slip or visit
http://www.arrowne.com/innov/in218/f_1469.shtml
Delivering Enhanced Display Technologies
