Resistive Touch Panels are 90% transparent.
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Nearly transparent FID55x Series analog resistive-film touch panels provide contrast, color clarity, and greater image readability in high ambient light. Touch panels are 1.4 mm thick, available in sizes from 2.7-17.1 in., operate in temperatures of -30 to 70°C, and have 3H minimum surface hardness rating and writing life of 100,000 words. Applications include handheld and portable equipment, such as personal digital assistants and cell phones.
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Fujitsu Achieves 90% Transmissivity with New Resistive Touch Panel Series
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BOSTON, Mass. May 22, 2002 - Fujitsu Components America, Inc. (FCAI) today announced it has started production of 90% transparent, resistive-film touch panels. This very high level of transmissivity provides improved contrast and color clarity, and greater image readability in high ambient light.
Fujitsu developed a proprietary multi-layer coating that when applied to touch panel surfaces significantly reduces panel reflectance and results in 90% transmissivity. Target applications for the new panels include handheld and portable equipment, such as personal digital assistants, personal digital entertainment, portable information assistants, cell phones, and any other battery-powered application.
The FID55x series is based on Fujitsu's standard 4-wire, analog resistive touch panel, manufactured in both Japan and Taiwan, to facilitate customization, final assembly and delivery. The series is available in a variety of sizes from 2.7 to 17.1 inches.
The touch panels measure from 1.4mm thick, have a 3H minimum surface hardness rating, a minimum writing life of 100 thousand words, and an operating temperature of -30 to 70 degrees C.
Available immediately, the custom 90% FID-55x series typically requires a 2x price premium over Fujitsu's standard touch panels. Lead time is 10 to 12 weeks ARO.
Fujitsu Components America, Inc. markets and distributes electronic components throughout North and South America. Products include relays, connectors, keyboards, input and pointing devices, KVM switches, touch panels, and thermal printers. The company is headquartered at 250 E. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089. For product information, telephone 1-800-380-0059, email marcom@fcai.fujitsu.com, or access the company web site at www.fcai.fujitsu.com.
