TOKYO, October 18, 2007 --- NEC LCD Technologies today introduced two new 21.3-inch [54 centimeters (cm)-diagonal] amorphous-silicon color thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) modules for medical applications such as the display of radiograms for the interpretation and diagnosis of illness. The NL160120AC27-20 is an ultra extended graphics array (UXGA) resolution TFT LCD module with brightness of 950 cd/m2, and the NL204153AC21-09 is a quad extended graphics array (QXGA) resolution TFT LCD module with brightness of 800 cd/m2. Both of the new color products achieve industry-leading luminance in each resolution category by NEC LCD Technologies’ proprietary ultra-advanced, super-fine TFT (UA-SFT) technology and a new high-intensity, direct back-light system. Ideal for medical image diagnosis, the new modules also realize high picture performance with ultra-wide viewing angles, a high contrast ratio and high brightness uniformity.

The main characteristics of the new models are as follows.

1.	Industry-leading high luminance      Through first-time application of proprietary UA-SFT technology to the 21.3-inch class of LCDs, which achieves a 20% improvement in optical transmittance as compared with SA-SFT technology, combined with the new high-intensity direct back-light system and further enhanced LCD panel design, the NL160120AC27-20 achieves high luminance of 950 cd/m2, twice that of the conventional product. The NL204153AC21-09 has QXGA resolution that is equivalent to approximately 1.6 times the density (area ratio) of the NL160120AC27-20 and attains high luminance of 800 cd/m2. Although both of the new products are color models they achieve a dynamic range of luminance, which has been conventionally difficult to attain along with high density and color, thereby enabling the smooth and precise reproduction of grayscale required for medical image diagnosis.
2.	High contrast performance      A review in panel design, including adoption of UA-SFT technology, has improved the LCD panel's ability to prevent the leakage of light leading to enhanced black display. As a result, the NL160120AC27-20 and the NL204153AC21-09 realize high contrasts of 800:1 and 750:1 respectively. In addition, optimization of the optical design inhibits a "washed-out black" phenomenon that occurs when the viewing angle is enlarged - currently a common issue with in-plane switching (IPS) type LCD modules - leading to enhanced viewing angle performance of the contrast ratio.
3.	High brightness uniformity      Enhancement of the entire optical design of the LCD module, including the LCD panel and the backlight system, enabled a reduction in the screen brightness difference, realizing a higher level of brightness uniformity than the conventional product, NL160120AC27-05. Higher brightness uniformity has been long sought after in medical image diagnosis.

   “The LCD needs of the medical field have become increasingly complicated and sophisticated as use increases. We have striven to fulfill these increasingly diverse needs by continuing to enable high quality images and ultra wide viewing angles to enable our modules to be adopted even more widely by medical equipment manufacturers worldwide,” said Masaaki Hiroshima, Product Planning Department Manager, NEC LCD Technologies. “By further enhancing luminance, both of our new color LCD products can be used for X-ray interpretation and PACS Viewer use simultaneously, eliminating the need for two separate monitors to provide further convenience to the medical community.”

   As one of the few LCD module manufacturers that meet the needs of the medical field, NEC LCD Technologies will continue to pursue an even higher level of picture quality to supply unrivaled products. Both of the new modules will be displayed at FPD International 2007, which is being held at the Pacifico Yokohama, Japan, from October 24 - 26.

Pricing and Availability
Availability of samples is scheduled for the end of November 2007. Pricing and availability are subject to change.

Model number (resolution)	NL160120AC27-20 (UXGA)	NL204153AC21-09 (QXGA)
Size (diagonal measurement)	21.3-inch (54 cm diagonal)	21.3-inch (54 cm diagonal)
Brightness	950 cd/m2	800 cd/m2
Samples availability	November 2007	November 2007

See the attachments for the main specifications of the two new modules.

Main specifications of the new 21.3-inch model NL160120AC27-20 (UXGA)
Main specifications of the new 21.3-inch model NL204153AC21-09 (QXGA)

About NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd.
NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. is one of the world's leading providers of high-quality, innovative, active-matrix liquid crystal display (AM-LCDs) modules for the industrial and high-end monitor markets. The company focuses its development on four core technology areas: ultra-wide viewing angle SFT technology with high luminance, wide color gamut and fast response; NLT technology for high visibility in any kind of ambient light environment; VIT technology to add extra value to LCD modules; and adaptive design technology, which together meet a variety of specialized needs for the flat panel display markets. NEC LCD Technologies' worldwide support includes sales and marketing affiliates NEC Electronics America, Inc. (www.am.necel.com) and NEC Electronics Europe (www.eu.necel.com) that offer specialized display solutions to their respective markets. NEC LCD Technologies employs approximately 1,200 people worldwide and offers one of the broadest product portfolios for the medical, factory automation, test and measurement, entertainment, kiosk, POS and ATM markets. Additional information can be found at http://www.nec-lcd.com/en/index.html

About NEC Electronics America, Inc.
NEC Electronics America, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a leading provider of semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology solutions for the broadband and communications markets; system solutions for the mobile, PC, automotive and digital consumer markets; and platform solutions for a wide range of customer applications. NEC Electronics America offers a local manufacturing facility in Roseville, California, and the global manufacturing capabilities of its parent company. NEC Electronics America is also the American marketing and sales channel, specializing in industrial applications, for active-matrix LCDs from NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd., a global leader in innovative display technologies. More information about the products offered by NEC Electronics America, Inc. can be found at http://www.am.necel.com.

About NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH
NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH, headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany, is a leading developer and supplier of semiconductor products in Europe. Committed to meeting customers' cost, performance and time-to-market requirements, the company offers solutions ranging from standard products to system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions, as well as customized products for next-generation designs. Our customers also benefit from state-of-the-art manufacturing from the global production network of our parent company, NEC Electronics Corporation. Additionally, NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH is the exclusive European sales and marketing channel of LCD modules from NEC LCD Technologies Ltd. For more information, visit http://www.eu.necel.com.