TOKYO, July 03, 2003 – NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. today announced that sample shipping of the 8.4-inch XGA TFT (Thin-film Transistor) color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) modules, NL10276BC16-01, will commence August, 2003. This module incorporates NEC’s Ultra-Advanced SFT (based on IPS) technology and achieves a wide viewing angle range of 170 degrees. With XGA resolution of 1024 X 768 pixels, brightness of 350 cd/m2, high contrast of (500:1), response time is 25 ms and wide color gamut is (72% of NTSC).

Technology Advancements
1) From SFT to Advanced SFT (A-SFT) technology: Two-fold module response time enabling minimal color-shift when changing viewing directions is achieved.
2) From A-SFT to Super Advanced SFT (SA-SFT) technology: Panel transmissivity is substantially improved.
3) From SA-SFT to Ultra-Advanced SFT (UA-SFT): Expansion of the color gamut while maintaining high brightness is achieved.

The display’s advanced feature set make it suitable for a variety of applications. Many of which have been slow to make the transition to LCD. Through fast response time, reduced color shift and a wide viewing angle, entertainment and broadcast equipment needs are met. High-resolution, reduced color shift and high contrast ratio are suitable for instrumentation applications and portable medical/patient monitors. The XGA resolution also enables graphic intensive MS Windows applications making the display suitable for portable monitors and tablet PCs.

NEC LCD Technologies’ SFT technology, based upon In-plane Switching (IPS) ultra-wide viewing angle technology, is one of NEC’s core LCD technologies. Since introducing the SFT technology, NEC has made continual strides to improve its feature set. Each generation of the technology has resulted in further evolution of NEC’s feature set.

NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. is committed to developing TFT LCD solutions designed to meet the requirements of medical, industrial and high-value added display applications.

For main specifications for the NL10276BC16-01, please see the attached sheet.

NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd.
NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. is one of the world’s leading providers of color LCDs focused on customer needs. The company develops, designs, manufactures and sells color LCDs and target the industrial market by providing value-added, specialized customization for high-end monitors. The company will focus its business model to concentrate on the development of high-luminance display modules, high-speed response technologies, ultra-wide viewing angle technologies and adaptive design technologies that are in demand for display products. The company employs approximately 1200 people. For additional information, please visit the NEC LCD Technologies home page at http://www.nec-lcd.com.