The EL480.240-PR2 and EL480.240-PR3 thin film electroluminescent (EL) displays are low cost, high performance alternatives to industry- standard monochrome LCDs. The EL480.240-PR2/PR3 utilizes Planar’s proprietary Integral Contrast and Brightness Enhancement (ICEBrite ) technology to achieve unparalleled image quality without the use of expensive filters.
Installation and Handling Do not drop, bend, or flex the display. Do not allow objects to strike the surface of the display. CAUTION: The display uses CMOS and power MOS-FET devices. These components are electrostatic sensitive. Unpack, assemble, and examine this assembly in a static-controlled area only.
Excessive cable lengths can pick up unwanted EMI. There are third party products which allow this maximum cable length to be exceeded. Contact Planar Application Engineering for more information. Cleaning As with any glass or coated surface, care should be taken to minimize scratching.
Performance characteristics are guaranteed when measured at 25 C with rated input voltage unless otherwise specified. Planar does not recommend operation of the display outside these specifications. Table 1. DC Input Voltage Requirements.
Table 2. Video Input Requirements. Description Units Notes Absolute Input Voltage -0.3 5.0 V Range Video logic high voltage 100% All input thresholds are CMOS Video logic low voltage Video logic input current – µA Input capacitance – There is a fuse on the VH input to protect against catastrophic faults, and no overcurrent protection on the V L input.
Interface Information Planar EL Small Graphics Displays (SGD) incorporate an interface that is similar to many LCD interfaces. This interface is supported by a variety of off-the shelf chip sets which take care of all display control functionality, freeing the system processor for other tasks.
Table 4. Video Input Descriptions. Description Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units HS high time tHSh nsec HS low time tHSl tVCLK HS to VCLK tHSsu nsec VID setup to VCLK tVIDsu nsec VID hold from VCLK tVIDhd nsec Video clock period tVCLK nsec VCLK rise, fall time...
Many of the grayscales may flicker or swim. Careful testing is necessary to select appropriate grayscales for an application, especially when the electroluminescent displays are driven at less than their maximum frame rate. For additional information, refer to Planar Application Note 119 or contact Planar's Application Engineers. EL480.240-PR2/PR3 Users Manual...
Environmental Table 6. Environmental Characteristics. Operating Non-operating Temperature -25°C to +65°C -40°C to +75°C Survival -25°C to +75°C Humidity Non-condensing to 93% RH max @ 40ºC, per IEC 68-2-3 Condensing to 95% RH max @ 55°C, per IEC 68-2-30 Altitude Tested per IEC 68-2-13 -1000 to 16,000 ft -1000 to 58,000 ft...
For this reason, Planar advises users to design enclosure components to be outside the component envelope. An air gap of at least 5 mm is recommended to dissipate heat from display components.
Figure 4. Display Dimensions. Note: The dimensions in this drawing are approximate. Please contact Planar Applications Engineering and request the actual drawing prior to beginning your design. EL480.240-PR2/PR3 Users Manual...
Same as PR2 but with internal resistors added Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Planar Systems continues to provide optional, and in many cases custom, features to address the specific customer requirements. Consult Planar Sales for pricing, lead time and minimum quantity requirements.
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