Controller Board targets multimedia applications.

Press Release Summary:



PRISMA II enables TFT LCDs to be connected to standard graphics/video interfaces. Input signals such as analog RGB, analog video, or DVI are converted into TFT-compliant TTL or LVDS signals. RoHS-compliant unit supports resolutions to 1,920 x 1,200 and offers auto-adjust functionality. It includes picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture, advanced HMI capability, and scaling features such as pan and zoom.



Original Press Release:



New Industrial RGB / Video / DVI Controller from Apollo is Optimized for Multimedia Applications



Ronkonkoma, NY, January 27, 2006 - The PRISMA II controller board from Apollo Display Technologies is the next generation development of the company's standard PRISMA RGB/Video Converter Board and is optimized for multimedia applications. It enables TFT LCDs to be connected to standard graphics/video interfaces. Input signals like analog RGB, analog video or DVI are converted into TFT-compliant TTL or LVDS signals.

PRISMA II offers a broad range of state-of-the-art features and a wide variety of special functions, but is still economically priced. Features include:
o Component video input
o Support of resolutions to WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
o Improved video quality and better de-interlacing
o Improved auto-adjust functionality
o User-defined configuration of each input interface
o Advanced scaling features such as pan and zoom
o Picture-in-picture (PIP) and Picture-by-picture (PBP)
o Power supply up to 24 volts, optional
o Advanced HMI capability
o Different versions easily defined by the firmware
o RoHS compliant

The PRISMA II controller additionally includes component video support and data/power connectivity options onboard, which are selectable by the customer. Multiple versions are available depending on the unique user requirements.

"This new advanced version of PRISMA comes with the same high level of support that we offer for all of our controller series," said Richard McKay, Apollo's Managing Director. "This includes long-term availability, product stability, compatibility of successor products in form, function and integration, and expert technical support."

Pricing for PRISMA II is less than $120 in production quantities (10K units).
Delivery is typically 4-6 weeks for samples. For production quantities, contact Apollo.

For further information, contact: Apollo Display Technologies, LLC, 85 Remington Blvd., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Tel: (631) 580-4360; Fax: (631) 580-4370;
Email: sales@apollodisplays.com; Web: www.apollodisplays.com/whatsnew.php.

Reader Service Inquiries: Please send to Richard McKay at sales@apollodisplays.com, or mail to Richard McKay, Apollo Display Technologies, LLC, 85 Remington Blvd., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.

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