EIZO's original D
3
ASIC
(Application Specific
Integrated Circuit) greatly
improves the control of the
brightness level and color reproduction
for superior image quality on all EIZO
LCDs. D
3
encompasses EIZO's
advanced skill in three key areas of
digital display technology :
Digital Signal Processing,
Digital Image Control,
and Digital FlexScan.
D
3
(
D-cubed
)
Technology
EIZO LCDs provide an attractive
alternative to CRT monitors because of
their light weight, low power
consumption, compact design, and low
EMI (Electromagnetic Interface)
emissions. Furthermore, EIZO's
emphasis on ergonomics has led to
additional innovations in design to
produce the most comfortable working
environment.
Space-Saving Design
EIZO's LCDs occupy only about 40% of
the depths of CRTs with the equivalent
screen size. This is most noticeable in
their unobtrusive cable hook-up design,
making them ideal for an office
environment where space is at a premium.
LCD Technology in Brief
LCDs are made from liquid crystals, an intermediary substance between a liquid and a solid.
When liquid crystals are inserted between alignment layers, they line up with the grooves of the
layers. Light then follows the direction in which the liquid crystal molecules are arranged. When
an electrical charge is applied the molecules rearrange themselves in a vertical pattern and light
passes through without being twisted.
A combination of polarizing filters along with alignment layers and liquid crystal molecules
form aliquid crystal display. Two types of drive panels are used to control an LCD, active and
passive. An active matrix display contains a transistor while a passive one does not. A
transistor allows for superior picture quality and faster response times. All EIZO LCDs
contain a transistor.
Polarizing Filters
When two polarizing filters are arranged along
perpendicular axes, as in the first illustration,
light passes through the lead filter and follows
the helix arrangement of the liquid crystal
molecules. The light is twisted 90˚ thus allowing
it to pass through the lower filter. When voltage
is applied, however, the liquid crystal molecules
straighten out of their helix pattern. Light is
blocked by the lower filter and the screen appears
black because of there being no twisting effect.
Light
Polarizing
filters
Light
Voltage
Alignment
layers
Polarizing
filters
D
3
Technology for superior image
quality on all EIZO LCDs.
Reduced bezel size to facilitate side-by-side
lineup of displays.
Anti-glare coating for reduced reflection.
TFT panel which provides wide
viewing angles for increased
viewing comfort.
Internal power unit to
minimize use of desk
space and ensure
power reliability.
D
3
ASIC
Digital Signal Processing
D
3
includes FRC (Frame Rate Circuitry) to
expand the panel's color capabilities from
260,000 to 16 million colors. EIZO has
also incorporated an automatic contrast
adjustment function that amplifies the
video input for excellent color
reproduction.
Digital Image Control
The Auto Brightness Control System
eliminates any brightness fluctuation by
monitoring changes in the surrounding and
backlight temperatures and automatically
adjusting the divergence. For maximum
viewing comfort, EIZO has incorporated a
Variable Border Intensity function that
allows the user to adjust the level of contrast
between the background and the cabinet as
well as an interpolation function that allows
for modes such as 640
✕
480 and 800
✕
600 to be enlarged to almost a full screen.
Digital FlexScan
For simplification of screen adjustments,
EIZO has incorporated an Auto
Adjustment function which takes a
sampling of the computer's timing and
calculates the best screen position.
EIZO’s LCDs support a wide range of
standard analog RGB input signals that are
digitally processed to create the optimal
image. For further adjustments, the EIZO
ScreenManager can be used to refine the
image.
Energy Saving
Newly developed LCD power circuits
lowers the power consumption of the L360
to approximately 27 Watts and the L66 to
48 Watts when in regular use. With the
built-in PowerManager™ function, power
consumption drops to a mere 3 Watts for
both products when the displays are not in
active use. These low energy requirements
and heat emissions result in reduced
electricity costs, adding to the value of the
investment in an LCD monitor.
Off Timer Function
EIZO has included an Off Timer
Function to minimize unnecessary use of
the backlight and protect the LCD panel
from afterimage retention.
Wide Viewing Angle and
Wide Angle Adjustment
Understanding that users require different
viewing angles for a variety of applications,
the L360 and L66 utilize liquid crystal
panels which have 140˚ horizonal and
110˚-120˚ wide viewing angles to make for
easy viewing. In addition, the panels tilt
and swivel for a wide sphere of adjustment
possibilities and viewing comfort.
52.0cm
19.8cm
Depth reduced
approximately 60%
Comparison of power consumption
approximately 70% less
approximately 70% less
LCD Display
CRT Display
[D-cubed]
Advanced
Ergonomic Design
