EL640.480-AM Series ICEBrite™ EL VGA Displays USER’S MANUAL www.planar.
Contents AM Series 10.4" VGA Flat Panel Displays ...........................................................................................................3 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................3 Options .....................................................................................................................................................................
Figures Figure 1. AM1 Data/Power Connector...........................................................................................................7 Figure 2. AM8 Connector Locations ...............................................................................................................8 Figure 3. Video Input Timing Diagram. .......................................................................................................10 Figure 4. Setup and Hold Timing Diagram. .............................
AM Series 10.4” VGA Flat Panel Displays This manual supports these Planar ICEBrite displays: • EL640.480-AM1 • EL640.480-AM1 AG • EL640.480-AM8 IN (Industrial version) • EL640.480-AM8 ET (Extended Temperature version) • EL640.480-AM8 ET CC (ET with conformally coated board) • EL640.480-AM8 ETL (Extended Low Temperature version) • EL640.480-AM8 ETL CC (ETL with conformally coated board) The AM series of 10.
Options Anti-glare and conformal coating options are available on this display. The anti-glare option adds an anti-glare film to the front of the display to reduce specular reflections (see Application Note 135 for more information). The conformal coating option adds a protective layer to the display for applications in which the display may be subjected to high humidity, dust, or salt mist (see Application Note 122 for more information).
Cable Length The maximum recommended cable length is 600 mm (24 in.). Longer cables may cause data transfer problems between the data transmitted and the display input connector. Excessive cable lengths can pick up and source unwanted EMI. There are third party products which allow this maximum cable length to be exceeded. Contact Planar Application Engineering for more information. Cleaning As with any glass or coated surface, care should be taken to minimize scratching.
Specifications The EL panel is a matrix structure with column and row electrodes arranged in an X-Y formation. Light is emitted when an AC voltage of sufficient amplitude is applied at a row-column intersection. The display operation is based on the symmetric, line at a time data addressing scheme. Operating voltages required are provided by a DC/DC converter. Unless otherwise specified, performance characteristics are guaranteed when measured at 25°C.
Input Voltage Selection The AM8 displays (except AM8 ETL) feature a jumper that allows the user to choose between 12 and 24 volt supply voltage. The displays are shipped with the JP1 jumper in the pin 1/pin 2 position which sets the supply voltage at 12 volts. To select a 24 volt supply, move the JP1 jumper to the pin2/pin3 position. Pin one is marked on the +12 V end of JP1.
AM8 Data and Power Connector The standard data and power connector for the AM8 displays is a Samtec ASP-61606-01-M or equivalent, J1 20-pin, 2mm pitch (Figure 2. Connector Locations). The mating connector is in the Samtec TCSD family of cable strips. The proper connector, user-specified cable length, and connector configuration are supplied as a single unit. Consult your Samtec representative (1 800-SAMTEC9) for the cable/connector options. J1 Pin 1 Key J1 Side View J2 Pin 1 JP1 J1 Top View Figure 2.
Locking Power and Data Connector The AM8 IN display may be ordered with an optional 20 pin, 2 mm through-hole locking male header, Samtec EHT-110-01-S-D or equivalent. The locking connector is standard on the AM8 ET and AM8 ETL. The locking connector adds 2.0 mm to the display depth. The Samtec mating connector for the non-locking power and data connector on the AM1 and AM8 IN will mate with the locking connector. Compatibility with non-Samtec equivalents should be verified before use.
Video Input Signals The end of the top line of a frame is marked by S, scan start up signal as shown in Figure 3. The end of each row of data is marked by CP1 as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4. T1 S (FRAME) 240 CP1 pulses T2 T3 CP1 (LINE) UD0 to UD3 LD0 to LD3 frame n row 1/241 frame n- 1 row 240/480 frame n+ 1 row 1/241 160 CP2 pulses CP1 (L:INE) UD0 to UD3 LD0 to LD3 First pixels (1...4) Last pixels (637...640) Figure 3. Video Input Timing Diagram. Table 4. Video Input Timing.
tSU tHOLD S (FRAME) tR tF CP1 (LINE) tCLK tS12 tS21 tCL tCH tR tF CP2 (SHIFT) tSU tHOLD tS3 UD0 to UD3 LD0 to LD3 Figure 4. Setup and Hold Timing Diagram. Table 5. Setup and Hold Timing. Symbol Name Min.
CP1 (LINE) CP2 (SHIFT) Row 1 Row 2 UD3 1 5 9 629 633 637 1 UD2 2 6 10 630 634 638 2 3 7 11 631 635 639 3 4 8 12 632 636 640 4 UD1 UD0 Row 2 4 1 Row 2 4 2 LD3 1 5 9 629 633 637 1 LD2 2 6 10 630 634 638 2 3 7 11 631 635 639 3 4 8 12 632 636 640 4 LD1 LD0 Pixel no. n Figure 5. Data Format. Self-Test Mode The display incorporates a self-test mode composed of a 1x2 checkerboard pattern that inverts every few seconds.
Optical Performance Table 6. Optical Characteristics. Luminance Lon (areal), min Lon (areal), typ Loff (areal), max AM1 40 cd/m² 65 cd/m² AM8 IN/ET/ETL 35 cd/m² 49 cd/m² Minimum and Typical: Center, 120 Hz frame rate Maximum: Center and four corners, 120 Hz frame rate 0.3 cd/m² 0.
Grayscale Using the display’s higher frame rate frequency, combined with flat panel controllers, it is possible to generate a wider range of usable grayscales through frame rate control and dithering. Frame Rate Control generates true grayscales by turning pixels on and off over several frames of time. The user’s eye sees each individual pixel as gray. The potential problems with this method are brightness-profile and shadowing, especially when used to shade larger areas.
Environmental Table 7. Environmental Characteristics. Temperature AM1 AM8 IN AM8 ET……………..AM8ETL Operating Non-Operating Operating Survival -5 to +55°C -40 to +75°C -20 to +65°C -25 to +65°C -40 to +75°C -40 to +70°C -40 to +65°C……..-60 to +65°C -40 to +75°C……..-60 to +75°C -40 to +70°C……..-60 to +70°C Humidity Non-condensing 93% RH max +40°C per IEC 68-2-3.
Component Envelope Figure 6 illustrates the mechanical dimensions and the distance components extend behind the display. Tall components do not necessarily fill this area. Planar reserves the right to relocate components within the constraints of the component’s envelope without prior customer notification. For this reason, Planar advises users to design enclosure components to be outside thecomponent envelope. Dimensions are in millimeters, brackets are in inches.
Description of Warranty Seller warrants that the Goods will conform to published specifications and be free from defects in material for 12 months from delivery. To the extent that Goods incorporate third-party-owned software, Seller shall pass on Seller's licensor's warranty to Buyer subject to the terms and conditions of Seller's license. Warranty repairs shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
Ordering Information Product Part Number Description EL640.480-AM1 996-0268-00LF EL640.480-AM1 AG EL640.480-AM8 IN 996-0268-02LF 996-0268-27LF EL640.480-AM8 ET 996-0268-16LF EL640.480-AM8 ET CC EL640.480-AM8 ETL 996-0268-20LF 996-0268-28LF EL640.480-AM8 ETL CC 996-0268-29LF 10.4" diagonal, 640x480 VGA display. 0 to 55°C operating temperature EL640.480-AM1 with anti-glare film 10.4" diagonal, 640x480 VGA display.
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