Digital Pattern Generator tests and calibrates displays.

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Used as stand-alone device or integrated in automated measuring system, FPDDrive enables user to program and display images on digital monitors. It can provide different driving format, fully programmable panel definition, data output format, patterns, and sequences. Removable extension cards can be exchanged to provide alternate interface options. FPDDrive addresses displays with resolution of 4,096 x 2,048 pixels, 320 MHz sampling rate, and 24-bit color digitizing.



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FPDDrive New Digital Pattern Generator from ELDIM Allows Testing of Latest Generation of Digital Screens



The Eldim Company, a leader in the optical characterization of LCD screens, is expanding its line of products by offering a new digital image generator called the FPDDrive. This new drive enables users to program and display images on the latest generations of digital monitors. Used as a stand-alone device or integrated in an automated measuring system, the FPDDrive displays the test patterns required for testing and calibrating screens. Its applications are in R&D, quality control, and production.

FPDDrive package allows users to test and calibrate LCD's and other flat panels in end-user conditions. It can provide different driving format, fully programmable panel definition, data output format, patterns and sequences. FPDDrive module includes small removable extension cards which can be exchanged to provide alternate interface options depending on the screen to be tested. The available cards correspond to the current TTL, LVDS and DVI standards. Furthermore, the FPDDrive perfectly addresses the latest technological advances in the sector with a resolution of 4096 x 2048 pixels, 320 MHz sampling rate, and 24 bit color digitizing. Its USB 2.0 interface makes it polyvalent and stable.

All of the FPDDrive's parameters are accessible directly via a familiar, intuitive program interface. A library of ActiveX functions also gives the user greater flexibility in programming and automating from other applications. Designed as a user-friendly, PC-based system, FPDDrive is a complete and cost-effective solution.

About Eldim:
Eldim was established in 1991 as a spin-off from LETI (the electronic laboratory of the French Atomic Energy Commission) in order to market certain new developments in the display technology. The company's products are a reference for faster and easier testing solutions, based on high performances CCD Cameras, unique optics and user-friendly advanced software.

Eldim develops and manufactures cooled digital cameras, video photometers and colorimeters, and turnkey inspection systems.

For further information, please contact:
Luc Margerie
ELDIM
1185 rue d'Epron
14200 HEROUVILLE SAINT CLAIR
Tel.: 02 31 94 76 00
Fax : 02 31 94 09 50
Email: lmargerie@eldim.fr
Web: www.eldim.fr

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