Sharp’s New R-IGZO 5.0-inch Display Now Available with Backlight Option

November 4th, 2022

Sharp Electronics Corporation announced its new Reflective IGZO (R-IGZO) 5.0-inch Class (diagonal) display for handheld applications is now available in a backlit option. This update provides added flexibility to achieve superb sunlight viewability and incredibly low power consumption. Samples are available now, with mass production starting in Q1 of 2023.

Key Features


Ultra-low Power Consumption
• Zero backlight power required in reflective mode


Exceptional Outdoor Viewability
• Full-color, full-speed video at 60Hz refresh
• Reflective electrode structure + high contrast
• 150 nits of brightness @ 855mW
• -20°C to +70°C operating temperature enables a wide variety of applications


Thin and Lightweight
• Slim, low-power backlight enables compact product designs

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New Manufacturer: Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas

March 15th, 2018

 

 

Control Sales, Inc. announces a partnership with Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas (SMA), a premier manufacturer of Industrial and Memory LCDs with a legacy of leading-edge, performance-based products.

“Sharp’s global leadership in LCD technology cannot be overstated,” said Kingsland Coombs, President of Control Sales. “We can now offer our customers an LCD brain trust with deep knowledge on virtually every vertical industry and solution set. Sharp’s products include Industrial TFT LCDs covering a vast array of specifications and Memory LCDs for wearables and battery-operated industrial products. Both product lines are in immediate demand in our territory. We are proud to represent a manufacturer with world class products, deep engineering resources, and US-based technical support.”

 

About Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas (SMA)

Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas, a division of Sharp Electronics Corp., (a N.Y. Corporation), is headquartered in Camas, WA and has field offices across North America. Sharp’s components are designed for top performance and ease of integration, and are continually re-envisioned to meet emerging market demand and to take advantage of the latest Sharp technology innovations.

The Industrial Application LCD product line-up includes sunlight readable LCDs, industrial-grade Full-HD displays, and a vast array of other specifications aimed at performance in the most extreme environments. The Memory LCD products are the perfect solution for compact handheld, battery-operated, wearable, and other small-screen applications.