NEC LCD Technologies’ High Luminance 21.3-inch UXGA LCD Module

The new color TFT LCD module achieves high luminance of 900 candelas per square meter (cd/m2), and may be adapted for medical X-ray image diagnosis through a combination of NEC LCD Technologies' proprietary ultra-advanced, super-fine TFT (UA-SFT) and a high-intensity direct backlight system. The new model also features a high contrast ratio of 1100:1 and significantly improved brightness (viewing angle luminance) when observing the display from an angle, which is problematic in conventional ultra-high-luminance color LCDs, which commonly lose a great deal of brightness unless seen from directly in front.



Recently, the penetration of LCD devices in the medical field has been progressing rapidly. NEC’s LCD modules are recognized for their high image quality and ultra-wide viewing angles, and have been adopted widely by medical equipment manufacturers worldwide. Along with the spread of LCD devices in the medical field, the demands required from LCD devices have also become more advanced. Especially with the rapid progress of medical image processing technology in recent years, the need for color images from computer processing, such as 3D-CT and Fusion, for medical diagnosis is steadily increasing.



These factors contribute significantly to the expectation that demand for high-luminance color LCDs capable of assisting with a patient’s diagnosis—using monochrome, X-ray and/or color images such as 3D-CT and Fusion—will continue to grow.



“We are proud to deliver new products in response to growing market demands,” said Hidetoshi Usui, department manager, product planning and marketing, NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. “ By optimizing our panel and backlight designs we have improved luminance to 900 cd/m2 and increased viewing angle luminance significantly. Our new module makes it possible to display medical images and information from a wide selection of angles, without causing undue strain on the eye, and assists in the diagnosis of medical conditions.”



As one of the few LCD module manufacturers to meet the needs of the medical field, NEC LCD Technologies will continue to pursue even higher levels of picture quality in order to supply the best products available.



In addition to the new 21.3-inch LCD module, the company also offers a new 20.1-inch TFT monochrome LCD module, part number NL256204AM15-03A, with quad super-extended graphic array (QSXGA) resolution for digital mammography image interpretation.