EL640.480-AF1 6.4” Electroluminescent VGA Flat Panel Display USER’S MANUAL www.planar.
Revision Control Date Description July 1997 Document number OM502-00 June 2004 Document number 020-0349-00A
Contents EL640.480-AF1 VGA Display...................................................................................................................................2 Features and Benefits ..........................................................................................................................................2 Options .....................................................................................................................................................................
EL640.480-AF1 VGA Display This manual describes the Planar ICEBrite EL640.480-AF1 display. This 6.4" diagonal VGA product offers designers an affordable and easily implemented path to dramatic visual improvements over passive LCDs. Utilizing Planar’s proprietary ICEBrite (Integrated Contrast and Brightness Enhancement) technology, this display excels in ambient light environments ranging from dark to nearly sunlight-bright. This technology achieves very high contrast and exceptionally clear images.
Installation and Handling The mechanical package consists of the display panel and electronic circuit board adhesively bonded together and mounted in a plastic bezel. The bezel supplies the mounting ears and protects otherwise exposed leads. The display is made of glass material and must be handled with care. CAUTION: The display uses CMOS and power MOSFET devices. These components are electrostatic sensitive. Unpack, assemble, and examine this assembly in a static-controlled area only.
Cleaning As with any glass or coated surface, care should be taken to minimize scratching. Clean the display glass with mild, water-based detergents only. Apply the cleaner sparingly to a soft cloth, then wipe the display. Disposable cleaning cloths are recommended to minimize the risk of inadvertently scratching the display with particles embedded in a re-used cloth. The TAB (tape-automated bonding) leads between the electronics and the display glass are very sensitive to handling.
Specifications Control Basics 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. Required operating voltages are provided by an integrated DC/DC converter. Unless otherwise specified, performance characteristics are guaranteed when measured at 25°C.
Connector The display has a single connector, J1 20-pin, 2mm pitch (Figure 1). J1 Data/Power Connector 2 20 1 Pin 1 Key Key 19 Figure 1. J1 Connector Pinouts. The display uses the Samtec STMM-110-01-T-D or equivalent connector matching the pinouts in Table 3. 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 from Samtec.
Interfacing This dual scan LCD-type video interface provides a low cost, flexible method for controlling display brightness and power consumption. Many off-the-shelf chipsets are available for interfacing to flat panel displays. If your application does not require chip-level integration, there are many vendors that can supply board-level solutions for serial control, PC104, ISA, and many other interfaces.
Table 4. Video Input Timing. Symbol Name Min Max Units T1 Frame time 8.3 --- ms Frame frequency --- 120 Hz T2 CP1 High time 60 --- ns T3 CP1 Period 34.5 --- µs 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 3. Setup and Hold Timing Diagram. Table 5. Setup and Hold Timing. 8 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 4. Data Format. Self-Test Mode The display incorporates a self-test mode composed of a 1x2 checkerboard pattern that inverts every few seconds.
Optical Table 6. Optical Characteristics. Luminance Lon (areal), min Lon (areal), typ Loff (areal), max 40.0 cd/m² 65.0 cd/m² 0.
Reliability The MTBF (mean time between failure) is a minimum of 50,000 hours at 25°C ambient, except for performance characteristics with an otherwise specified life expectancy. Safety and EMI The display will not inhibit the end product from obtaining these certifications: Safety UL544, IEC950 EMI FCC Part 15/J, Class B EN55022 Level B Environmental Table 7. Environmental Characteristics.
Mechanical Characteristics Table 8. Weight and Dimensions Weight (maximum) Display Size Display Depth Active Area Fill Factor Pixel Pitch Pixel Size 300 g 182.3 x 128.6 (W x H) 20.0 129.3 x 97.0 (W x H) 58% .202 x .202 (W x H) .154 x .154 (W x H) All dimensions (except weight) are in mm. Component Envelope Figures 5 illustrates the distance components extend behind the display. Tall components do not necessarily fill this area.
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.
Support and Service Planar Systems, Inc. is a US company based in Beaverton, Oregon and Espoo, Finland, with a worldwide sales distribution network. Full application engineering support and service are available to make the integration of Planar displays as simple and quick as possible for our customers. RMA Procedure: For a Returned Material Authorization number, please contact Planar Systems, Inc. with the model number(s) and serial number(s).
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