Industrial TFT LCDs are backlit by long-life white LED.

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Available in 6.5, 8.4, 10.4, and 12.1 in. diagonal sizes, LED-backlit LCDs display color images ranging from static to full-motion video. Unit measuring 6.5 in. provides brightness of 390 cd/m², while 8.4 in. size offers luminance from 250-600 cd/m². Options include Anti-Reflective front surface treatment for daylight readability, ultra clear touch sensor with 87% light transmission, and white LED constant current driver board with analog and PWM dimming capabilities.




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Apollo Introduces Family of Industrial TFT LCDs With Long Life White LED Backlights and Wide Range of Value-Added Enhancements



Ronkonkoma, NY, October 2005 - Apollo Display Technologies, the leading technical, stocking distributor and value-added manufacturer of LCD products and services, has introduced a family of Optrex industrial TFT LCDs backlit by long life white LEDs and supported by a comprehensive range of value-added enhancements.

Available in 6.5", 8.4", 10.4" and 12.1" diagonal sizes, these LED-backlit LCDs are designed for high-resolution display of color images from static to full-motion video. The 6.5" LCD is available in VGA resolution, the 8.4" in VGA or XGA resolution, the 10.4" in VGA or SVGA resolution, and the 12.1" in SVGA or XGA resolution.

All LCDs in Apollo's Optrex LED-backlit TFT family provide high information content over wide operating ranges, with high brightness, wide viewing angles, and high contrast ratios. The 6.5" VGA LCD provides a brightness of 390 cd/m2. The 8.4" sizes and up are backlit by ultra high bright white LEDs and offer luminances ranging from 250 to 600 cd/m2.

Value-Added enhancements such as Apollo's industrial open frame monitors provide an easy drop-in design for use in a variety of applications, including medical, military, kiosk, machine automation and industrial control.

A display specialist and the largest North American franchised stocking distributor for Optrex LCDs, Apollo offers a range of performance enhancement options for the Optrex white LED backlit TFT LCDs. These include Anti-Reflective (AR) front surface treatment for daylight readability, ultra clear touch sensor (with 87% light transmission), and a white LED constant current driver board (single or dual rail) with analog and PWM dimming capabilities. Apollo also offers a variety of brightness enhancement film, protective overlay, touch screen, controller board, SBC kit and open frame monitor options unique to the industry.

Pricing for Apollo's new LED-backlit Optrex LCD family starts at $198.00 each for a 6.5" VGA LCD in production quantities of 10,000 units. Delivery is typically 4-6 weeks for samples, and 8-12 weeks for production volumes.

For further information, contact: Richard McKay, 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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