Displays

Anders 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 develo...

To 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).

New 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.

Zytronic’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.

Roku 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 ...

Lorlin 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 in...

Cherry 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 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 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.

Display 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.