DENSITRON DISPLAYS
E-Paper Presentation 2013
Board of Directors
Grahame Falconer
CEO, 7 years
Tim Pearson
FD, 19 years
Greg Hayes
MD USA, 8 years
Jan Holmstrom
Chairman
3 years
Richard Lane Non Exec
John Farrell Non Exec
Our Business Model
Densitron’s vision is…
“To be the number one global custom and
semi-custom electronic display solution provider”
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Custom
Industrial Marketplace
Total solution
Business Strategy
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Customised display solutions
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Market orientation – mid size OEM's
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Far Eastern Sourcing
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Adaptable to technology
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Industrial marketplace focus
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Supplier relationship management
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Global approach with local support
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Brand awareness
Our Market
Automotive
Factory
Automation
Defence
Medical
Instrumentation
Transportation
Communication
Kiosk
A wide range of displays and services to meet
your specific mechanical and optical requirements
Densitron’s Engineering Design Service (EDS):
Tailored and Bespoke Display Solutions for Your Application
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TFT: Industrial, Sunlight Readable, Rugged, UART/MPU I/F, Multi-touch
OLED: PMOLED, Alphanumeric OLED, AMOLED
Monochrome: Negative & Positive modes
E-Paper & Support electronics
Reflective TFT
Alphanumeric
Electro Luminescent
Touch Screens: Optical Bonding Service & Standard Edged Bonding with 3M Adhesive Gasket
Semi & Full Custom Modules
Proprietary Evaluation Kits
DET Industrial TFT Displays
• Up-to 1000cd brightness
• High Contrast – crisp image
• 4.3”, 5.7”, 7”, 8” and 10.1”
• TTL or LVDS interface
• Timing-Controller
• DC/DC circuit enabling single voltage supply
We offer a wide range of TFT accessories, such
as driving cards, and touchscreen + controller
DET Industrial TFT with Multi-Touch PCT
These TFT modules are supplied with PCTs already bonded
• 7” and 10.1”, with other sizes available soon.
• Optical or adhesive gasket bonding options
• Multi-touch PCT technology
• Increased impact resistance and outdoor readability
(with optical bonding)
• TTL or LVDS Display interface
• Up-to 900cd brightness
• I2C or USB interface available on PCT controller
We also offer a wide range of accessories, such as AD boards
(VGA or DVI), LED driver cards and cover lenses as well as
various surface treatment options like anti-reflective and
anti-glare.
Sunlight Readable TFT Displays
Exceptional Image Quality & Power Efficiency
The new Sunlight Readable TFT display range adopts innovative technologies
to deliver outstanding image quality and power efficiency.
The modules are capable of maintaining the same bright whiteness in both
reflective and transmissive modes, assuring clear display of text and graphics
in different environmental conditions.
• Common Interface permits interchangeability of different sizes
• All models for industrial devices are designed to offer a wide operating
temperature range
• Long-term Supply Guarantee is offered to cater for the requirements of
industrial devices
• Touch Screen Options are available
Proprietary Plug & Play TFT Evaluation Kits
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Specifically designed to allow users to get up and running with
their prototyping process quickly and with minimal fuss.
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Support LVDS/TTL interface and panel resolution of up to
SXGA(1280X1024) @ 60Hz, and offer interface options of
analogue RGB (0.7Vp-p) and digital DVI-D. Composite video
input option is also available.
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Compatible with various video standards, including NTSC, PAL
and SECAM.
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Come with a video decoder that has a 3D comb filter to produce
sharp and vivid images.
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Also included are a Digital OSD control with Keypad/IR
functionality, inverters/LED drivers, display connectors,
backlight connectors, cables and interface boards.
Passive Matrix OLED (PMOLED)
The advantages of using OLED
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Good visibility from long distance
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Wide viewing angle
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Thickness down to 1.8 mm & small dot pitch size
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High colour saturation, high contrast & high speed
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Low Power Consumption
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Operates effectively under very low temperatures
Proprietary Plug & Play OLED Evaluation Kits
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DUO (Densitron USB OLED) kit is hot pluggable and does not
require extra cables or power supply to run, allowing users to be
up and running in minutes.
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Driving OLED displays from the USB port of a PC.
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The kit consists of an OLED display with transition Board, USB
controller card, mini USB cable and a CD with software application
and drivers.
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USB Controller Card is common for all the available DUO kits.
Standard & Custom Monographic Displays
Negative Mode 1U, 2U, 1/8th DIN and 1/16th DIN Displays
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The range utilizes premium materials and excellent
cell gap control to accommodate high graphic
content in the compact modules.
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Ultra Bright Colour LED Backlights
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The Negative Mode LCDs are available in
Jade Green, Arctic White, Warm Amber*, Midnight
Blue, Tangerine Orange, Ocean Blue, Sunburst
Yellow.
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State of the Art Chip On Glass Technology is used to
offer display thickness of only 8mm (1U & 1/8th
DIN)/ 6.5mm (2U)/ 4.8mm (1/16th DIN).
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1U and 2U modules are also available in Positive
Mode and with Touch Screen options.
With more than 25 different LCD Module formats
and over 40,000 different LCD Module
combinations available, Densitron have the right
display for your application. If you could not find
what you need from our standard range, a Full or
Semi Custom LCD Module can always be tailor
made for your application.
Proprietary Plug & Play MONO Evaluation Kits
Densitron Evaluation Kit for Negative Mode MONO LCDs
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Easy to use and powerful development and demonstration tool for
driving ultra bright Negative Mode MONO LCD displays from the USB
port of a PC.
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MONO Evaluation Kit is hot pluggable and does not require extra
cables or power supply to run, allowing users to be up and running in
minutes.
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Each kit consists of a 1RU, 2RU, 1/16th DIN or 1/8th DIN MONO
display with transition Board, USB controller card, mini USB cable and
a CD with software application and drivers.
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USB Controller Card is common for all the available DUO kits.
Engineering Design Service
Are you looking for custom displays or
to turn your design concepts into completed products?
Densitron's Engineering Design Service (EDS) offers options on customizing
displays and integrating standard or custom display modules with PCBs,
Plastics, Keypads and/or Touch Overlays.
For customers who require end-to-end project support, Densitron’s EDS
encompasses every aspect of product development and manufacture,
including:
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User Interface and Industrial design
Complete plastics design, manufacture and assembly service
Prototyping, tooling, production and assembly.
Throughout every stage we use the most advanced production technology and
work to strict quality control systems.
E-Paper
Retain an Image with No Power
E-Paper displays can retain contents for
years without using any power but can be
updated fast and easy.
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Sunlight readable
180° viewing angle
1.1 Mm Thickness
Lightweight
Good contrast ratio
Monochrome
Perfect for applications where power
availability is limited and periodical or
random update is required.
Applications:
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Shelf labelling
Security Tags
Advertising Boards
Direction Signs
Energy Meters
Hospital Patient Cards
Notice Boards (Meeting Room)
and so much more
Pervasive Displays
Core: Ultra-Low-Power Displays + Driving technologies
Thesis: First mover and market leader in a growing underserved display
category with significant technical, market and supply chain entry
barriers
Snapshot:
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TFT and E Ink display modules
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Fabless EPD Provider
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Lux Research 2011: The world's 6th most compelling company
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Red Herring 2012 TOP 100 ASIA
Industrial Applications
Densitron & Pervasive Displays’ Focus
Industrial & Vertical
Consumer
Key Pad
Electronic Shelf Label(ESL)
eReader
Watch/Indicators
Key
Automation
Retail/Signage
Partners
with similar
strategy
Logistics
Manufacturing
E-Paper technology
Control PCB
Pervasive Display
(Display Module)
Protective Sheet
MCU
FPC
RF
E-Ink FPL
Battery
TFT Backplane
Driver IC
Pervasive Device
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Firmware/ Software Apps
Driving the display
• Frame: the process to scan from first line to last line
• Stage: the process to complete a screen changed by number of frames
• Update: change screen from old image to new image
• By Inverse Image, every Eink particle is moved and refreshed. It can ensure the whiteness of each pixel is consistent.
E-Paper modules
Use Cases
- Electronic shelf label
- Pick-to-light
Name/Part:
Outline:
Resolution:
Active Area:
Grey Scale:
2.7” / EM027AS011
70.42mm x 45.8mm (max)
264 x 176 / 117 dpi
57.28mm x 38.19mm
1 bit
Name/Part:
Outline:
Resolution:
Active Area:
Grey Scale
- Reusable container
- 1D/2D barcode
- Medical device
2” / EG020AS012
57mm x 28.8mm (max)
200 x 96 / 111 dpi
45.8 mm x 21.98 mm
1 bit
Name/Part:
Outline:
Resolution:
Active Area:
Grey Scale:
1.44” / EK014AS011
40.51mm x 28.80mm (max)
128 x 96 / 111 dpi
29.31 x 21.98mm
1 bit
Extension kits
Extension board + 1.442, 2.0” or 2.7” display
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Complete schematic and PCB project open
source
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Includes break out cable
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Row of 2.54 mm pitch headers
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Quick-start guide
Ti MSP430 Launchpad kits
Extension board + Ti MSP430 Launchpad
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Launchpad already programmed with firmware
for Epaper extension board
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Complete SW project open source
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Complete schematic and PCB project open
source
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Includes USB cable and quick-start guide
Adaptag Development Kit
USB
EZ430
USB dongle
UART
AdapTag
board
RF
AdapTag
board
ALPS Protocol
Ti and PDI Joint venture
Custom RF protocol for EPD
SPI
EPD
Adaptag development kit
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TI MCU:
EPD Size:
RF Frequency:
RF Protocol:
Benefits
CC430F5137
PDi 1.44”, 2” and 2.7”
sub-1GHz: 433MHz
Advanced Low Power Star (ALPS) Network
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Starter kit to quick design RF product with active matrix e-Paper display(EPD)
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Reduced development time and shortened time to market
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Complete low power protocol reduces the RF communication design cycle
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Open reference circuits, tool source code and design documents
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Ultra low power consumption through configurable output power, flexible frame cycle and time slot
of protocol
Adaptag development kit
EZ430 USB dongle
(1 pce)
1.44” EPD
(1 pce)
AdapTag board
(4 pcs – 1 programmed as
Host and 3 as Slaves)
2” EPD
(1 pce)
CR2450 battery
(3 pcs)
MSP430 USB debug interface
(excluded)
2.7” EPD
(1 pce)
Adaptag development kit
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Sub 1GHz Pros
– Better range than 2.4 GHz with the same
output power
– Lower frequencies have better
penetration through concrete and steel
compared to 2.4 GHz
– Higher sensitivity
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Sub 1GHz Cons
– No worldwide solution possible. Since
different bands are used
– Duty cycle restrictions in some regions
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2.4 GHz Pros
– License-free operation in most countries
– 100% duty cycle is possible
– More compact antenna solution than sub
1 GHz
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2.4 GHz Cons
– Shorter range than sub 1 GHz solution
(with the same current consumption)
– Consumes more power than Sub1G
– Very crowded and noisy
Adaptag development kit
Host
Computer
Management
System
Ethernet
ARM
Flash1/
SRAM
UART
AdapTag Slave
CC430
Flash2
RF
AdapTag
Board
EPD
E-Paper modules
Use Cases
-Point of sales
-Signage
-Logistics
-Reusable container
Name/Part:
Outline:
Resolution:
Active Area:
Grey Scale:
4.41” / ET044AT011
98.5mm x 80.42mm (max)
400 x 300 / 113 dpi
89.60mm x 67.20mm
1 bit
-Shop floor/manuf.
- Process automation
Name/Part:
Outline:
Resolution:
Active Area:
Grey Scale:
7.4” / EW074AT012
111mm x 169mm (max)
800 x 480 / 126 dpi
96.96 mm x 161.6 mm
1 bit and 3 bits
TCON + USB board
Name/Part:
Outline:
Resolution:
Active Area:
Grey Scale:
4.41” / ET044AT011
98.5mm x 80.42mm (max)
400 x 300 / 113 dpi
89.60mm x 67.20mm
1 bit
• Fully featured display driving solution
• TCON
• Display DC/DC converter
• Nano-amps stand-by current
• Supports 1-bit display driving
• SPI slave interface to host system
• Standardized communication interface allows easy exchangeability among display sizes
E-Paper modules
Name/Part:
Outline:
Resolution:
Active Area:
Grey Scale:
7.4” / EW074AT012
111mm x 169mm (max)
800 x 480 / 126 dpi
96.96 mm x 161.6 mm
1 bit and 3 bits
E-Paper modules
Name/Part: 10.2” / PZ102AT011
Outline: 218.30mm x 171.76mm (max)
Resolution: 1280 x 1024 / 160 dpi
Active Area: 203.2mm x 162.56mm
Grey Scale: 1 bit and 3 bits
Use Case
- Signage
- Kanban
- Navigation
- Instruction
- User manual
Some E-Paper projects
IBI
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Bus time table
Densitron developed the
TCON & GSM boards.
We also delivered and
manage an image server.
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Electronic luggage tag
NFC updates
Densitron delivered the
PCBA and
Optically bonded
displays/lenses –
Improves scanning rates
Thank you