DISPLAYTECH UNVEILS INDUSTRY'S FIRST COLOR MICRODISPLAY SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR CAMCORDERS
Color Version of Viewfinder Currently Featured in JVC Camcorders Available in 2002
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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 5, 2001 -- Displaytech Inc., the leader in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of ferroelectric liquid crystal (FLC) microdisplays, today announced at SID, in conjunction with its Japanese manufacturing partner Miyota Co. Ltd, that the two companies are developing the industry's first color microdisplay specifically designed for use as a viewfinder in camcorders. This new PLP display is based on Displaytech's LightView NTSC video display module, a black and white display featured in the GR-DVL310U JVC camcorder.
Part of the LightView product line, the color PLP video display is a superior choice for applications like camcorder viewfinders due to a number of inherent properties. The display's resolution of 400 X 225 pixels translates to high-quality, sharp image representation. A miniscule form factor of 0.24" diagonally means the displays are light weight and lend themselves to innovative product designs. Additionally, this microdisplay uses much less power than conventional display alternatives, greatly extending the battery life of mobile electronic devices.
"Color images are a critical part of how consumers judge display quality, especially in the camcorder market," said Haviland Wright, Displaytech's CEO and chairman. "Displaytech wants to ensure that our camcorder OEMs have access to high-quality, color video displays as soon as possible."
The color PLP will be manufactured exclusively at Miyota and is part of a private-label product line available only through that company. Displaytech and Miyota project the PLP display will be available for delivery in the first half of 2002.
"At Miyota, it is our mission to meet the emerging demand for high-performance, color camcorder viewfinders," said Yoritake Oya, managing director of Miyota. "We are very pleased to add Displaytech's color PLP display module to our family of microdisplay viewfinder offerings."
Located in Nagano, Japan, Miyota is a manufacturer of precision-processed electronic components. The facility boosts Displaytech's manufacturing capacity, while making Displaytech the only dual-sourced microdisplay manufacturer in the world. Through these two sources, Displaytech accelerates its volume manufacturing program, enhances its production capacity, and strengthens the quality of its microdisplays by tapping into Miyota's proven experience in high-volume, electronic component manufacturing. The extensive automation in Miyota's manufacturing line ensures consistency and quality throughout each microdisplay produced.
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About Miyota
Miyota Co., Ltd., based in Nagano, Japan, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision-processed devices such as quartz crystal oscillator elements, electronic viewfinders and ultra high density surface mounting electronics circuits. Miyota's manufacturing technologies include leading-edge IC packaging, precision assembly, thin film and vacuum seals. Miyota's precision process technology has been established through manufacturing of watches. Miyota is also actively developing new electronics products based on its precision technology.
About Displaytech
Displaytech, Inc. makes and sells LightView and LightCaster® microdisplays with superior image quality to performance-driven consumer electronics companies, providing sustainable competitive advantages to their digital still cameras, camcorders, business projectors, projection TVs, and mobile communication devices. Displaytech offers high-quality, patented Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal (FLC) display products that use less power and have small form factors, allowing product design innovation and meeting tough manufacturing demands. Established partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers and proven manufacturing capabilities also position Displaytech to keep pace with the challenges of the high-volume consumer electronics market.
LightView is a trademark of Displaytech Inc.
LightView is a trademark, and LightCaster is a U.S. registered trademark of Displaytech Inc.