Displays
New TI interface IC supports 3D resolution at 120fps
Texas Instruments is supporting the industry's highest screen resolution up to 4K2Kp60 with the new SN65DSI86 interface IC. Providing an MIPI DSI bridge between the graphics processor and embedded DisplayPort panel, the new interface IC features its dual MIPI DSI channels in a 20% smaller 5 mm x 5mm package. Offering greater design flexibility for space-constrained mobile applications, this makes the SN65DSI86 ideal for tablets, clamshell noteboo...
Advanced touch control technology on display at ISE
Zytronic have revealed that it will unveil its latest innovation in multi-touch technology for self-service and unattended touchscreen applications at Integrated Systems Europe 2014. Visitors to the Zytronic stand at ISE will be able to see a demonstration of the company's new touch controller technology incorporated into a fully functioning 55-inch touch table.
TrueTouch controllers support Fujifilm mesh sensors
Cypress Semiconductor have today made available the CY3290-TMA500 and CYTK58 TrueTouch Evaluation Kits that enable customers to design with Fujifilm metal mesh sensors. With metal mesh sensors delivering better scanning performance than traditional indium tin oxide (ITO) sensors, Cypress's new evaluation kit aims to provide more value and design options to OEM designers.
ARM Cortex-A9 module for multi-display medical applications
Based on the ARM processor family i.MX6 by Freescale, the TQMa6x is an affordable, small, and very powerful minimodule from TQ. Ideal for medical applications in which several displays are required, the TQMa6x minimodule features a variety of display interfaces, including LVDS and HDMI, to offer higher flexibility.
Let's be practical about this
From a manufacturer’s point of view, lowering cost and increasing reliability are strong factors, particularly when adding capacitive touch functionality to passive LCD displays. Hussein Isik, Technical Marketing Manager, Clocks, Watches & Graphic Drivers, for NXP Semiconductors, explores more in this ES Design magazine article.
Turnkey capacitive touch controllers
Expanding the CAP11XX RightTouch product portfolio, Microchip Technology has announced a new family of turnkey capacitive touch controllers, the CAP12XX family. Offering a wide variety of slider, button and proximity functionality, the six-member CAP12XX controller family make it easy for designers to add aesthetically pleasing, low-cost touch interfaces.
LED ticker displays stream live Twitter feeds
Increasing the interactivity of its digital LED signs and displays, Messagemaker Displays has introduced a new range of moving message displays that can now stream live Twitter feeds. Designated the TwittLED, the new LED display enables user to broadcast a Twitter stream to bring breaking news and offers to staff, visitors, prospective customers, event attendees and more.
Kontron extends scalability of panel PC portfolio
The Kontron OmniView monitors, a new series of durable, industrial multi-touch monitors, has been announced today by Kontron. This new series extends the scalability of the existing OmniClient panel PC portfolio towards multi-screen system solutions and solutions with distributed monitors.
Smart set-up tool simplifies and speeds installation
Simplifying and speeding the set up of its single/dual PCT and multi-touch MPCT touchscreen solutions, Zytronic unveil a new user-friendly software package. ZyConfig, the new smart set-up tool introduces a simple to follow sequential approach which walks the touchscreen integrator through the installation process step by step. Ensuring optimal performance from the outset, this helps to prevent time-consuming errors and support calls.
Increase your exposure
Demanding applications in industrial automation, point of sale (POS), point of information (POI) and digital signage can now require direct drive of up to four high resolution displays, something that advanced processors with multiple digital display interfaces are now addressing. By Konrad Löckler, Product Marketing Manager with MSC Vertriebs GmbH.