NEC Electronics America Strengthens Position as Leading Industrial Displays Provider with New LCD Modules for Mobile Applications

NEC Electronics America, Inc. today expanded its broad portfolio of mobile liquid crystal display (LCD) modules with the addition of two new amorphous-silicon, thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD modules from NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. Featuring a balance of high luminance and high reflectivity, the new transflective LCD modules are optimized for portable industrial applications such as portable global positioning terminals and multi-functional information devices that require clear and vivid color reproduction in indoor and outdoor environments with high ambient light.

Featuring NEC LCD Technologies' super-reflective natural light (SR-NLT) TFT technology, the new 3.5- and 2.7-inch display modules offer a choice of two operating modes: a transmissive mode employing a backlight system as the spectral source and a reflective mode employing ambient light as the spectral source. Both modules include a touch panel, timing controller and DC-DC converter that help manufacturers of portable information devices realize lower development costs, shorter lead times and overall miniaturization.

"Striking the right balance of brightness in the transmissive mode and reflective ratio in the reflective mode continues to be a challenge for system designers working with portable industrial applications that require high- quality color imaging in high ambient lighting environments," said Dr. Shigehiko Satoh, associate vice president and general manager, displays strategic business unit, NEC Electronics America. "Leveraging its design expertise in industrial displays, NEC LCD Technologies has developed new transflective display modules that solve these issues by providing advantages such as reduced development costs, faster time to market and smaller sizes."

The 2.7-inch display module (part number NL2432HC17-04B) realizes a reflective ratio of 35 percent via an optimized optical design based on NEC LCD Technologies' unique SR-NLT technology. In transmissive mode, the module has a brightness level of 100 candelas per square meter (cd/m2). This focus on reflection quality, even in direct sunlight, makes this LCD module ideal for portable global positioning terminals.

The optimization also enables the 3.5-inch display module (part number NL2432HC22-41B) to achieve a high luminance level of 200 cd/m2 and a high reflective ratio of 15 percent. High contrast ratios of 150:1 in transmissive mode and 15:1 in reflective mode also help provide a bright and clear display in any kind of ambient light, making this module suitable for multifunctional portable information devices.

Availability

Samples of the new 2.7-inch module are expected to begin shipping in December 2006 and the 3.5-inch display module is expected to be available during the first quarter of 2007. For pricing, customers can contact NEC Electronics America at 1-800-366-9782. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.

Model Number

(Resolution) NL2432HC17-04B (QVGA) NL2432HC22-41B (QVGA)

Size (Diagonal

Measurement) 2.7 inches (6.8 cm) 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)

Reflectivity 35 percent (including 15 percent (including

surface reflection surface reflection of

of touch panel) touch panel)

Luminance 100 cd/m2 (transmissive 200 cd/m2

mode) (transmissive mode)

Contrast Ratio 150:1 130:1

Viewing Angle Vertical: 30/35 Vertical: 30/35

Horizontal: 30/30 Horizontal: 35/35

(contrast ratio at over 5:1) (contrast ratio at

over 5:1)

Vertical: 20/25

Horizontal: 25/25 Vertical: 20/25

(contrast ratio at over 10:1) Horizontal: 25/25

(contrast ratio at

over 10:1)

Response Time 30ms 30ms

Operating

Temperature -20 to +70 degrees C -20 to +70 degrees C

Sample Availability December 2006 Q1 2007

About NEC Electronics America's Display Products

With an extensive lineup of 2.7- to 23.0-inch AM-LCD panels and a network of distributors and value-added partners (VAPs), NEC Electronics America provides complete display module solutions from NEC LCD Technologies to the industrial and high-end monitor market. In addition to modules based on NEC LCD Technologies' super-fine technology (SFT) for ultra-wide viewing, NEC Electronics America also offers LCD modules that include ultra-high resolutions, wide temperature ranges, high contrast ratios, rich color gamuts, backward compatibility and transflective viewing for use in diverse lighting environments. NEC LCD Technologies is the number one manufacturer of industrial-type LCD modules worldwide, with more than a 25 percent market share (Display Search 2005). More information about NEC Electronics America's display product offerings can be found at http://www.am.necel.com/display/.

About NEC Electronics America, Inc.

NEC Electronics America, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a leading provider of semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology solutions for the broadband and communications markets; system solutions for the mobile, PC, automotive and digital consumer markets; and multi-market solutions for a wide range of customer applications. NEC Electronics America offers local manufacturing in Roseville, California, and the global manufacturing capabilities of its parent company. In the Americas, NEC Electronics America markets and sells industrial-type active-matrix LCD modules from NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd., a global leader in innovative display technologies. More information about the products offered by NEC Electronics America can be found at http://www.am.necel.com.

NEC Electronics is either a registered trademark or trademark of NEC Electronics Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other registered trademarks or trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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