C H A R T
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Grayscale LCD Flat Panel Displays I
Company
info
1-2 MP Baseline Specifications Samsung Electronics
Co. LTD Seoul, Korea
Ampronix Inc.
Irvine, CA
http://www.ampronix.com
Panel
manufacturer/
technology
LTM190U1-L02 Samsung
Product
name
G21
Eizo Nanao, TFT
Screen size;
Max
display area
resolution
size (diagonal)
19”
1,600 x 1,200
Type/number
of video
input ports
n/a
Viewing angle
(horizontal/
vertical)
85 degrees
Total pixel
count
20.1”
1,600 x 1,200; 1,200 x
1,600; 3,200 x 1,200 (dual
configuration); 2,400 x
1,600 (dual configuration)
1,280 x 1,024
1 DVI input
standard, DVI-I 24 pin
and RGB
analog 3 BNC
1 DVI, 2 analog
170 degrees
1,920,000
.255 x
.255
700 typical
256 from
a palette
of 1,531
170 degrees
1,310,720
.2805
600, 400
calibrated
1,024
1,600 x 1,200
1 DVI, 2 analog
170 degrees
1,920,000
.255
600, 400
calibrated
1,024
1,600 x 1,200
1 DVI, 2 analog
170 degrees
1,920,000
.249
700, 400
calibrated
256
600 nominal,
450 recommended calibration level
700 nominal,
400 recommended calibration level
700
1,786
visible
Barco
Coronis® 1 MP
Duluth, GA
http://www.barcomedical.com
TFT AMLCD, IPS 14.1” x 11.3”,
18.1”
Coronis® 2 MP
16.1” x 12”,
TFT AMLCD,
20.1”
advanced
vertically
aligned mode
TFT AMLCD, IPS 15.6” x 11.8”,
19.6”
Nio® 2 MP
Compiled by Mark Palacio
2 MP
Pixel
pitch
(mm)
.2415 x
.2415
Brightness
(cd/m2)
700
Max # of
grayscale
levels
8-bit per
sub-pixel
Precision 1
NEC, dual IPS
20.1”
1,024 x 1,280; 1,280 x
1,024
1 DVI-D
170 degrees
1.3 MP
.312 x
.312
Precision 2
Sharp, ASV
20.1”
1,200 x 1,600; 1,600 x
1,200
1 DVI-I, 1 BNC
170 degrees
2 MP
.255 x
.255
IF1801
IDTech, WIDE,
AMLCD with
advanced IPS
18.1”
1,280 x 1,024; 1,024 x
1,280
1 DVI, 1 analog 15
pin, 1 VCR, 1 S-video
170 degrees
1.3 MP
.2805 x
.2805
IF1902
IDTech, WIDE,
AMLCD with
advanced PVA
19.6”
1,200 x 1,600; 1,600 x
1,200
DVI
170 degrees
1.9 MP
.2415 x
.2415
750
10-bit
RadiForce G11
IDTech, dual
domain IPS
18.1”
1,280 x 1,024
1 DVI-I 29 pin
(optional DVI-BNC
converter available)
170 degrees
1,310,720
.2805 x
.2805
700
256 from
a palette
of 1,531
RadiForce G21
Sharp, ASV
20.1”
1,600 x 1,200
1 DVI-I 29 pin,
1 BNC 3
170 degrees
1,920,000
.255 x
.255
700
256 from
a palette
of 1,531
FP1800HBMAX IDTech
18”
1,280 x 1,024
DVI, analog and
S-video
170 degrees
1.3 MP
.281 x
.281
700
10-bit
FP1900HBMAX Samsung
19”
1,200 x 1,600
DVI
170 degrees
2 MP
.242 x
.242
800
10-bit
Planar Systems Inc.
Beaverton, OR
http://www.planar.com
DOME® C2
Gray
Samsung,
AMLCD, PVA
19”
1,200 x 1,600
1 DVI
170 degrees
2 MP
.241
700
3,061
Quest International
Irvine, CA
http://www.questinc.com
MD181L
IDTech, S-IPS
14.1” x 11.3”,
18.1”
1,024 x 1,280
1 DVI-D, 1 HD-15
(VGA)
170 degrees
1,310,720
.281
700
1,021
MD183L
IDTech, S-IPS
14.1” x 11.3”,
18.1”
1,024 x 1,280
170 degrees
1,310,720
.281
700
1,021
MD201L
Sharp, advanced 16.1” x 12”,
20.1”
Super-V (ASV)
1,200 x 1,600
HD-15 (VGA)
component/composite
video, S-video
1 DVI-D, 1 HD-15
(VGA)
170 degrees
1,920,000
.255
700
1,021
MD203L
Sharp, advanced 16.1” x 12”,
20.1”
Super-V (ASV)
1,200 x 1,600
1 DVI-D, 1 HD-15
(VGA)
170 degrees
1,920,000
.255
700
1,021
Data Ray Corp.
Westminster, CO
http://www.data-ray.com
Double Black Imaging
Westminster, CO
http://www.doubleblackimaging.com
Eizo Nanao
Technologies Inc.
Cypress, CA
http://www.eizo.com
Image Systems Corp.
Minnetonka, MN
1,531
10-bit
http://www.imagesystemscorp.com
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Grayscale LCD Flat Panel Displays
Lamp life
(hours to 50%
luminance)
30,000
typical,
20,000 min
50,000
estimated
Calibration software features
Do you offer/
include calibration software?
n/a
n/a
550:1
30,000
MediCal
Pro included
30,000
MediCal
Pro included
30,000
NioWatch
included
30,000
Yes
30,000
Yes
DR. KAL™ sets black levels, white levels, and corrects non- Real Vision, Matrox,
TechSource, existing
linear gamma while archiving calibration history by
analog board
serial number, providing data and graphs
40,000 with
internal SBC
sensor
Yes
Yes
DICOM 3.14 compliance, calibration history, verify color
temperature, brightness uniformity, black level, white level,
graphs, calibration before and after patterns
600:1
typical
Windows drivers; DICOM 3.14 compli- 40,000 with
internal SBC
ant calibration software
sensor
Yes
600:1
No software is included
50,000
1,000:1
No software is included
50,000
550:1
Calibration software included at no
charge
35,000
Yes, the GX1 optional calibration
kit (sensor and
software)
Yes, the GX1 optional calibration
kit (sensor and
software)
Yes
800:1
Windows 2000/XP/NT drivers, Linux
optional; calibration software included
at no charge
Video drivers for Windows
NT/2000/XP and Solaris™; DOME
CXtra™ automated calibration with remote QA
Pivot Pro® for operating in portrait
orientation if the selected video card
doesn’t support hardware rotation
Pivot Pro® for operating in portrait
orientation if the selected video card
doesn’t support hardware rotation
Pivot Pro® for operating in portrait
orientation if the selected video card
doesn’t support hardware rotation
Pivot Pro® for operating in portrait
orientation if the selected video card
doesn’t support hardware rotation
35,000
Yes
30,000
CXtra is included
standard
50,000
Yes
50,000
No
50,000
Yes
50,000
Yes
1,000:1
600:1
700:1
1,000:1
550:1
typical
700:1
600:1
600:1
1,000:1
1,000:1
Display driver for Windows NT/2000/XP;
DPMS screen saver; MediCal Pro®
calibration software; I-Switch® for automatic desktop rotation
Display driver for Windows NT/2000/XP;
DPMS screen saver; MediCal Pro® calibration software; I-Switch® for automatic
desktop rotation
Display Driver for Windows 2000/XP;
NioWatch® display optimization
software
DR. KAL™ calibration software, guarantees DICOM 3.14 compliance and
assures consistency over time and
up to 4 displays in a single system
DR. KAL™ calibration software, guarantees DICOM 3.14 compliance and
assures consistency over time and
up to 4 displays in a single system
Windows drivers; DICOM 3.14
compliant calibration software
www. advance web.com
Yes
Adjusts grayscale tones to produce DICOM compliant
images; measures brightness to achieve grayscale value,
corrects changes in the backlight level for bright, stable
images; password-protected settings
MediCal Pro, combined with the I-Guard® sensor, provides
automated, intervention-free QA; software tracks, maintains and logs viewing performance, automates QA tasks,
initiates calibration and applies a precise DICOM curve
MediCal Pro, combined with the I-Guard® sensor, provides
automated, intervention-free QA; software tracks, maintains and logs viewing performance, automates QA tasks,
initiates calibration and applies a precise DICOM curve
NioWatch optimizes the LCD panel for DICOM-compliant
viewing and checks vital display parameters; test patterns
can be viewed to confirm accurate image presentation
DR. KAL™ sets black levels, white levels, and corrects nonlinear gamma while archiving calibration history by
serial number, providing data and graphs
Support 3rd party
graphics cards?
Unique features
n/a
n/a
Real Vision,
Metheus, Dome,
Matrox
Analog 3 BNC and digital DVI-I inputs; UXGA
resolution; precision grayscale rendering in
a space-saving design; drift correction circuit;
auto brightness control and active rotation
1,024 simultaneous shades of gray for
DICOM compliance; integrated I-Guard
sensor for intervention-free DICOM calibration and quality assurance
1,024 simultaneous shades of gray for
DICOM compliance; integrated I-Guard
sensor for intervention-free DICOM calibration and quality assurance
BLOS® backlight sensor for continuous
image stability
BarcoMed® 1MP2FH
and 3rd party analog
or digital cards
BarcoMed® 1MP2FH
and 3rd party analog
or digital cards
BarcoMed® Nio and
3rd party analog or
digital cards
ATI, Matrox, Real
Vision
Completely digital 1.3 MP LCD with 1,786
visible gray shades
Accepts both analog and digital signals
Multiple inputs; preset calibrated brightness
control levels that can be adjusted without a
photometer; backlight sensor; optional bonded protective panel; optional auto pivot base;
other optional mounting options available
DICOM 3.14 compliance, calibration history, verify color
Yes
Preset calibrated brightness control levels
temperature, brightness uniformity, black level, white level,
that can be adjusted without a photometer;
graphs, calibration before and after patterns
backlight sensor; optional bonded protective
panel; optional auto pivot base; other optional
mounting options available
DICOM 3.14 compliant, calibration record
Supports 3rd party
FDA 510(k) approved; EIZO-patented
cards, Real Vision MD automatic brightness control system
series, Matrox MED
series
DICOM 3.14 compliant, calibration record
Supports 3rd party
FDA 510(k) approved; EIZO-patented
cards, Real Vision MD automatic brightness control system
series, Matrox MED
series
Most analog and digital Medical grade; works with many
Puck and software, test patterns, DICOM compliant
3rd party cards and
boards/timings
NTSC/PAL
Yes, Image-2MP from Medical grade; pivots clockwise or counter
Puck and software, test patterns, DICOM compliant
Image Systems is
clockwise; supports 8-bit and 32-bit palettes
bundled with display
No, DOME DX
CXtra maintains the quality of DOME CX flat-panel
Automated DICOM grayscale calibration
Controller is supplied utilizing RightLight™ embedded sensor
displays, accesses and manages display system info or
QA features either locally or remotely for enterprise
technology; data rates up to 360 MP/S; PCI
deployment
local bus, 32-bit or 64-bit, up to 66 MHz
DICOM calibration to AAPM-TG18 standards, completely Supports all 3rd party Lambda-sentinel multi-sensor backlight
cards with digital (DVI) stabilization; internal 10-bit look up table for
automatic, hands-free operation
or analog (VGA) outputs precise DICOM grayscale rendering
Multiple preset gamma curves including DICOM selected Supports all 3rd party Lambda-sentinel multi-sensor backlight
cards with digital (DVI) stabilization; internal 10-bit look up table for
via OSD
or analog (VGA) outputs precise DICOM grayscale rendering
DICOM calibration to AAPM-TG18 standards, completely Supports all 3rd party Lambda-sentinel multi-sensor backlight
cards with digital (DVI) stabilization; internal 10-bit look up table for
automatic, hands-free operation
or analog (VGA) outputs precise DICOM grayscale rendering
DICOM calibration to AAPM-TG18 standards, completely Supports all 3rd party Lambda-sentinel multi-sensor backlight
cards with digital (DVI) stabilization; internal 10-bit look up table for
automatic, hands-free operation
or analog (VGA) outputs precise DICOM grayscale rendering
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Max
Software included
contrast
ratio
700:1
n/a
typical,
650:1 min
1,000:1 VR Engine MD/CD series drivers
typical
C H A R T
S M A R T
Grayscale LCD Flat Panel Displays I
Pixel
pitch
(mm)
.280
Brightness Max # of
grayscale
(cd/m2)
levels
256
700
.249
600
1,024
1,310,720 .280
700 max
10-bit 1,021
1,280 x 1,024; 1,024 BNC (analog), VGA, 170 degrees
S-Video, NTSC.PAL
x 1,280
(composite), Y-Cb-Cr
1,310,720 .280
700 max
20.1”
1,600 x 1,200; 1,200 1 DVI, 1 VGA
x 1,600
170 degrees
1,920,000 .255
700 max
Built in DICOM
curve, OSD
selectable gamma, 10-bit LUT
10-bit 1,021
Sharp, ASV
20.1”
1,600 x 1,200; 1,200 1 DVI, 1 VGA
x 1,600
170 degrees
1,920,000 .255
700 max
10-bit 1,021
normal view,
3,825 special
view
2,048 x 1,536
85 degrees
3 MP
800
8-bit per sub
pixel
170 degrees
3,145,728 .207 x
.207
650 typical
256 from a
palette of 1,531
170 degrees
3,145,728 .207
700, 500
calibrated
1,024
170 degrees
3,145,728 .207
700, 500
calibrated
256
600 nominal, 450
recommended
calibration
level
800
7,141
(12.8-bit)
1,024 from
a palette of
3,061
10-bit
Panel
manufacturer/
technology
IDTech,
dual-domain IPS
Screen size; Max
display area resolution
size (diagonal)
18.1”
1,280 x 1,024
Type/number
of video
input ports
Analog, NTSC, PAL
Viewing angle Total pixel
count
(horizontal/
vertical)
170 degrees 1 MP
SMD 19200
IDTech,
dual-domain IPS
19.6”
1,600 x 1,200
DVI-I
170 degrees
2 MP
ME181L
IDTech, IPS
18.1”
1,280 x 1,024; 1,024 1 DVI, 1 VGA
x 1,280
170 degrees
ME183L
IDTech, IPS
18.1”
ME201L
Sharp, ASV
ME203L
Company
info
Product
name
Siemens Display Technologies
Lafayette, CO
http://www.siemens.com/monitors
SMD 1898,
SMD 18100
U.S. Electronics Inc. (USEI)
Minneapolis, MN
Manufactured by Totoku
Tokyo, Japan
http://www.uselectronicsinc.com
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International Display Technology
(IDTech): Chi Mei Optoelectronics
Corp.,Tainan, Taiwan, and IBM Japan,
Yasu, Japan
Ampronix Inc.
ITQX21H
IDTech
20.8”
FC-2091
Eizo, TFT
20.8”
Barco
Coronis® 3 MP
TFT AMLCD, IPS
Nio® 3 MP
TFT AMLCD, IPS
16.6” x12.5”,
20.8”
2,048 x 1,536
Data Ray Corp.
ADCal 11
IDTech, dual IPS
20.8”
1,536 x 2,048; 2,048 1 DVI-D input
x 1,536
170 degrees
3 MP
.207 x
.207
Double Black Imaging
IF2103
IDTech, WIDE,
AMLCD with
advanced IPS
20.8”
1,536 x 2,048; 2,048 DVI
x 1,536
170 degrees
3.1 MP
.207 x
.207
Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc.
RadiForce G31
IDTech, dual
domain IPS
20.8”
1,536 x 2,560
1 DVI-D 24 pin
170 degrees
3,145,728 .207 x
.207
700
Image Systems Corp.
FP2080HBMAX
IDTech
20.8”
1,536 x 2,048
DVI
170 degrees
3 MP
700
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2,048 x 1,536; 1,536 1 DVI standard;
DVI-D 24 pin
x 2,048; 4,096 x
1,536 (dual configuration); 3,072 x 2,048
(dual configuration)
1 dual-DVI
16.6” x 12.5”, 2,048 x 1,536
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Max
Software included
contrast
ratio
400:1 On-screen menu that sets all
parameters is activated via controls on
the display.
600:1
Included Virtual On-Screen Display
software controls all display parameters
with a software pop-up OSD menu.
600:1
DICOM calibration software allows users to
set the luminance and its calibration stability for the desired contrast and brightness
based on ambient or room conditions
DICOM calibration is preset at factory
600:1
1,000:1 DICOM calibration software allows users to
set the luminance and its calibration stability for the desired contrast and brightness
based on ambient or room conditions
1,000:1 DICOM calibration software allows users to
set the luminance and its calibration stability for the desired contrast and brightness
based on ambient or room conditions
Do you offer/
Calibration software features
include calibration
software?
Yes
SMfit ACT controls display parameters;
performs calibration to various levels
and display LUTs; remote access to
network displays; hands-off, remote
conformance testing; records calibration/conformance data
30,000
Yes
SMfit ACT controls display parameters;
performs calibration to various levels
and display LUTs; remote access to
network displays; hands-off, remote
conformance testing; records calibration/conformance data
50,000 max lu- Yes
Gamma curve calibration; max/min
minance, up to
luminance calibration; display test
100,000 based
patterns
on luminance
50,000 max lu- Built-in DICOM
Factory set DICOM calibration feature
minance, up to curve; OSD
100,000 based selectable gamma;
on luminance 10-bit LUT
50,000 max lu- Yes
Gamma curve calibration; max/min
minance, up to
luminance calibration; display test
100,000 based
patterns
on luminance
50,000 max lu- Yes
DICOM calibration and other gamma
minance, up to
curve calibration; max/min luminance
100,000 based
calibration; ambient settings; display
on luminance
test patterns; remote monitoring calibration and ACR-based QC software
30,000 hours n/a
n/a
to 345 cd/m2
Support 3rd party
graphics cards?
Unique features
Any commercial board
Dual-domain IPS panel technology provides a wide
viewing angle and improved image quality
Siemens SDG 1612-DM
board
Dual-domain IPS grayscale panel
Totoku dual head LV22PA1
(analog), LV22P1 (DVI),
VESA standard single
head video boards
Totoku dual head LV22PA1
(analog), LV22P1 (DVI),
VESA standard single
head video boards
Totoku dual head LV22PA1
(analog), LV22P1 (DVI),
VESA standard single
head video boards
Totoku dual head LV22PA1
(analog), LV22P1 (DVI),
Matrox, Real Vision, TechSource, VESA standard
single head video boards
n/a
LUT for DICOM calibration is located in the display;
monitor is pre-calibrated before shipment; display
retains calibration results even if video card is
replaced or video cable connection is changed
Can display interlace timing, such as NTSC
50,000
estimated
Real Vision and Matrox
QXGA resolution; 1,531 shades of gray; dual
domain IPS technology; drift correction circuit;
auto brightness control; DVI-D and USB ports
No, BarcoMed® 3MP2FH
1,024 simultaneous shades of gray for DICOM
compliance; integrated I-Guard sensor for
intervention-free DICOM calibration and QA
No, BarcoMed® Nio
BLOS® backlight sensor for continuous image
stability
Real Vision, Matrox,
TechSource
Automatic I-Tracking System with auto slide-out
front photo sensor has gray shade detection of
7,141 for static image mode and 1,786 (10.8 bit)
for cinema mode; provides automatic total QA and
CPI solutions
Yes
Preset calibrated brightness control levels that can
be adjusted without a photometer; backlight sensor;
optional bonded protective panel; optional auto pivot
base; other optional mounting options available
FDA 510(k) approved; EIZO-patented automatic
brightness control system
Lamp life
(hours to 50%
luminance)
30,000
n/a
600:1
typical
VR Engine MD/CD series drivers
600:1
Display driver for Windows NT/2000/XP; 30,000,
100,000 with
DPMS screen saver; MediCal Pro®
DuraLight®
calibration software; I-Switch® for
automatic desktop rotation
600:1
30,000
Display driver for Windows 2000/XP;
NioWatch® display optimization software
600:1
AccuCal Network Manager: remote
network calibration/measurement,
compliant with DICOM 3.14, CIE, or 3
other display function options
30,000
800:1
typical
Windows drivers; DICOM 3.14
compliant calibration software
40,000 with
internal SBC
sensor
600:1
No software is included
50,000
600:1
Windows 2000/XP/NT drivers, Linux
optional; calibration software included
at no charge
35,000
Adjusts grayscale tones to produce DICOM
compliant images; measures brightness to
achieve grayscale value, corrects changes
in the backlight level for bright, stable
images; password-protected settings
MediCal Pro, combined with the
MediCal Pro
I-Guard® sensor, provides automated,
included
intervention-free QA; software tracks,
maintains and logs viewing performance,
automates QA tasks, initiates calibration
and applies a precise DICOM curve
NioWatch optimizes the LCD panel for
NioWatch
DICOM-compliant viewing and checks
included
vital display parameters; test patterns
can be viewed to confirm accurate
image presentation
AccuCal Network Manager software is
Yes
independent from the OS; the system
automatically correlates screen center
and corner, calibration history is autoarchived by serial number, providing
data and graphs
DICOM 3.14 compliance, calibration hisYes
tory, verify color temperature, brightness
uniformity, black level, white level, graphs,
calibration before and after patterns
Yes, the GX1 optional DICOM 3.14 compliant, calibration
calibration kit (sensor record
and software)
Puck and software, test patterns,
Yes
DICOM compliant
Yes
Supports Real Vision MD
series, Matrox MED series
LUT for DICOM calibration is located in the display;
monitor is pre-calibrated before shipment; display
retains calibration results even if video card is
replaced or video cable connection is changed
Designed as a CRT replacement; works with
2 MP medical video cards for CRT; calibration LUT
is built in the display; does not depend on the
graphics board
n/a
Yes, the Image-3MP from Medical grade; pivots clockwise or counterclockImage Systems is included wise; supports 8-bit and 32-bit palettes
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Screen size;
Max
display area
resolution
size (diagonal)
20.8”
1,536 x 2,048
Type/number
of video
input ports
DVI
Viewing angle
(horizontal/
vertical)
170 degrees
Total pixel
count
DOME® C3
Gray
Panel
manufacturer/
technology
IDTech,
dual-domain IPS
Quest International
MD315L
IDTech, S-IPS
16.7” x 12.5”,
20.8”
1,536 x 2,048
DVI
Siemens Display
Technologies
SMD 21300
IDTech, AMLCD,
dual domain IPS
20.8”
1,536 x 2,048
U.S. Electronics Inc. (USEI)
ME315L
IDTech, IPS
20.8”
5 MP Baseline Specifications International Display
Technology (IDTech)
Ampronix Inc.
IAQS80F
IDTech, dual
domain IPS
G51
Eizo, TFT
Barco
Coronis® 5 MP Advanced SFT,
IPS
16.6” x 13.3”,
21.3”
Nio® 5 MP
TFT AMLCD, IPS
Data Ray Corp.
Precision 5
Double Black Imaging
IF2105
Eizo Nanao Technologies
Inc.
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Brightness
(cd/m2)
3 MP
Pixel
pitch
(mm)
.207
700
Max # of
grayscale
levels
3,061
170 degrees
3,145,728
.207
600
1,021
DVI-I
170 degrees
3 MP
.207
700
1,536
2,048 x 1,536; 1,536 x
2,048
DVI
170 degrees
3,145,728
.207
600 max
21.3”
2,560 x 2,048
n/a
85 degrees
5 MP
.165 x
.165
750 typical,
600 min
10-bit 1,021
normal view,
3,825
special view
8-bit per sub
pixel
21.3”
2,048 x 2,560; 2,560 x
2,048; 4,096 x 2,560
(dual configuration);
5,120 x 2,048 (dual
configuration)
2,560 x 2,048
1 DVI standard,
DVI-D 24 pin
170 degrees
5,242,880
.165 x
.165
700 typical
1 dual-DVI
170 degrees
5,242,880
.165
700, 500 cal- 1,024
ibrated
15.7” x 12.5”,
20.1”
2,560 x 2,048
1 dual-DVI
170 degrees
5,242,880
.156
700, 500 cal- 256
ibrated
IDTech, dual IPS
21.3”
2,048 x 2,560; 2,560 x
2,048
DVI-D
170 degrees
5 MP
.165 x
.165
3,061
IDTech, WIDE,
AMLCD with
advanced IPS
21.3”
2,048 x 2,560; 2,560 x
2,048
DVI
170 degrees
5.2 MP
.165 x
.165
600 nominal,
450 recommended calibration level
750
RadiForce G51 IDTech, dual
domain IPS
21.3”
2,048 x 2,560
1 DVI-D 24 pin
170 degrees
5,242,880
.165 x
.165
700
1,024 from
a palette of
3,061
Image Systems Corp.
FP2130HBMAX IDTech
21.3”
2,048 x 2,560
DVI
170 degrees
5 MP
.165 x
.165
750
10-bit
Planar Systems Inc.
DOME®
C5i Gray
IDTech, AMLCD,
dual domain IPS
21.3”
2,048 x 2,560
DVI
170 degrees
5 MP
.165
700
3,061
Quest International
MD511L
IDTech, S-IPS
16.6” x 13.3”,
21.3”
2,048 x 2,560
DVI
170 degrees
5,242,880
.165
600
1,021
Siemens Display
Technologies
SMD 21500
IDTech,
dual-domain IPS
21.3”
2,048 x 2,560
DVI-I
170 degrees
5 MP
.165
700
1,536
U.S. Electronics Inc. (USEI)
ME511L
IDTech, IPS
21.3”
2,560 x 2,048; 2,048 x
2,560
DVI
170 degrees
5,242,880
.165
750 max
10-bit 1,021
normal view,
3,825
special view
Company
info
Product
name
Planar Systems Inc.
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Grayscale LCD Flat Panel Displays I
600:1
600:1
600:1
600:1
600:1
typical
600:1
600:1
600:1
600:1
typical
Lamp life
(hours to 50%
luminance)
30,000
Calibration software features
Do you offer/
include calibration software
CXtra is included CXtra maintains the quality of DOME CX
flat-panels, accesses and manages the display
standard
system info or QA features either locally or remotely for enterprise deployment
50,000
DICOM calibration to AAPM-TG18
Yes
Drivers for Windows 2000/XP
standards, completely automatic, hands-free operation
100,000
SMfit ACT controls display parameters; performs caliYes
Included Virtual On-Screen Display softbration to various levels and display LUTs; remote acware controls all display parameters with a
cess to network displays; hands-off, remote conforsoftware pop-up OSD menu.
mance testing; records calibration/conformance data
DICOM calibration and other gamma curve calibra50,000 max lu- Yes
DICOM calibration software allows users to
tion; max/min luminance calibration; ambient
set the luminance and its calibration stability minance, up to
settings; display test patterns; remote monitoring
100,000 based
for the desired contrast and brightness
calibration and ACR-based QC software
on luminance
based on ambient or room conditions
n/a
50,000 typical, n/a
n/a
30,000 min to
305 cd/m2
Adjusts grayscale tones to produce DICOM compli50,000
Yes
VR Engine MD/CD series drivers
ant images; measures brightness to achieve
estimated
grayscale value, corrects changes in the backlight
level for bright, stable images; password-protected
settings
MediCal Pro, combined with the I-Guard® sensor,
30,000
MediCal Pro
Display driver for Windows NT/2000/XP;
included
provides automated, intervention-free QA; software
DPMS screen saver; MediCal Pro® calibratracks, maintains and logs viewing performance,
tion software; I-Switch® for automatic
automates QA tasks, initiates calibration and apdesktop rotation
plies a precise DICOM curve
30,000
NioWatch optimizes the LCD panel for DICOMNioWatch
Display driver for Windows 2000/XP;
compliant viewing and checks vital display parameincluded
NioWatch® display optimization software
ters; test patterns can be viewed to confirm accurate image presentation
DR. KAL™ sets black levels, white levels, and corYes
DR. KAL™ calibration software, guarantees 30,000
rects nonlinear gamma while archiving calibration
DICOM 3.14 compliance and assures conhistory by serial number, providing data and graphs
sistency over time and up to 4 displays in a
single system
40,000 with
Yes
DICOM 3.14 compliance, calibration history, verify
Windows drivers; DICOM 3.14 compliant
internal SBC
color temperature, brightness uniformity, black
calibration software
sensor
level, white level, graphs, calibration before and
after patterns
Max
Software included
contrast
ratio
600:1
Video drivers for Windows NT/2000/XP and
Solaris™; and DOME CXtra™ automated
calibration with remote QA
600:1
No software is included
30,000
600:1
Windows 2000/XP/NT drivers; calibration
software included at no charge
35,000
600:1
Video drivers for Windows NT/2000/XP and 50,000
Solaris™; and DOME CXtra™
automated calibration with remote QA
600:1
Drivers for Windows 2000/XP
600:1
100,000
Included Virtual On-Screen Display software controls all display parameters with a
software pop-up OSD menu.
600:1
DICOM calibration software allows users to
set the luminance and its calibration stability for the desired contrast and brightness
based on ambient or room conditions
50,000
Support 3rd
party graphics
cards?
No, DOME DX
controller
is supplied
Unique features
Totoku dual head
LV32P1 (DVI),
Matrox, Real
Vision, TechSource
n/a
LUT for DICOM calibration is located in the display;
monitor is pre-calibrated before shipment; display
retains calibration results even if video card is replaced or video cable connection is changed
n/a
Yes, Real Vision
and Matrox
11.5-bit look-up table for a palette of 3,061
grayscale tones; dual domain IPS technology;
drift correction circuit; auto brightness control;
and DVI-D and USB ports
No, BarcoMed®
5MP2F
1,024 simultaneous shades of gray for DICOM
compliance; integrated I-Guard sensor for
intervention-free DICOM calibration and QA
No, BarcoMed®
Nio
BLOS® backlight sensor for continuous image
stability
Real Vision, Matrox, TechSource
Has a palette of 3,061 shades of gray to enhance
diagnostic accuracy
Yes
Built-in front DICOM sensor for auto-calibration;
preset calibrated brightness control levels that
can be adjusted without a photometer; backlight
sensor; optional auto pivot base; other optional
mounting options available
FDA 510(k) approved; EIZO-patented automatic
brightness control system
Automated DICOM grayscale calibration utilizing
RightLight™ embedded sensor technology; data
rates up to 360 MP/S; PCI local bus, 32-bit or
64-bit, up to 66 MHz
Totoku LV32P1 or Lambda-sentinel multi-sensor backlight
Totoku LV32P2
stabilization; internal 10-bit look up table for
precise DICOM grayscale rendering
Siemens SDG
Planon backlight assembly allows for very stable,
1612-D and SDG long-lifetime performance
1520-DM boards
Yes, the GX1 op- DICOM 3.14 compliant, calibration record
tional calibration
kit (sensor and
software)
Yes
Puck and software, test patterns,
DICOM compliant
Supports Real
Vision MD series
and Matrox MED
series
Yes, the
Image-5MP from
Image Systems is
included
No, DOME
CXtra maintains quality of DOME CX flat-panels,
Yes, CXtra
is included stan- accesses and manages the display system info or DX controller
is supplied
QA features either locally or remotely for
dard
enterprise deployment
Totoku LV52P1
DICOM calibration to AAPM-TG18 standards,
Yes
completely automatic, hands-free operation
Yes
50,000 max
Yes
luminance, up to
100,000 based
on luminance
SMfit ACT controls display parameters; performs
calibration to various levels and display LUTs;
remote access to network displays; hands-off,
remote conformance testing; records
calibration/conformance data
DICOM calibration and other gamma curve calibration; max/min luminance calibration; ambient
settings; display test patterns; remote monitoring
calibration and ACR-based QC software
Continued
Medical grade; pivots clockwise or counterclockwise; supports 8-bit and 32-bit palettes
Automated DICOM grayscale calibration utilizing
RightLight™ embedded sensor technology; data
rates up to 360 MP/S; PCI local bus, 32-bit or
64-bit, up to 66 MHz
Lambda-sentinel multi-sensor backlight stabilization; internal 10-bit look up table for precise
DICOM grayscale rendering
Siemens SDG
Planon backlight assembly allows for very stable,
1612-D and SDG long-lifetime performance
2125-DM boards
Totoku dual
head LV52P1 (DVI),
Matrox, Real Vision,
TechSource
LUT for DICOM calibration is located in the display;
monitor is pre-calibrated before shipment; display
retains calibration results even if video card is
replaced or video cable connection is changed
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