ER TFTM070 5 Datasheet
ER TFTM070 5 Datasheet
ER TFTM070 5 Datasheet
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ER-TFTM070-5
TFT LCD Module Datasheet
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EastRising Technology Co., Limited
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A. Some specifications of IC are not listed in this datasheet. Please refer to the IC datasheet for more details.
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C. Please pay more attention to “INSPECTION CRITERIA” in this datasheet. We assume you already agree with these
CONTENTS
1. ORDER INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------- 04
2. SPECIFICATION ---------------------------------------------------------- 06
3. OUTLINE DRAWING ----------------------------------------------------- 07
3.1 ER-TFTM070-5 with Resistive Touch Panel and Pin Header Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 07
3.2 ER-TFTM070-5 with Capacitive Touch Panel and Pin Header Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 08
3.3 ER-TFTM070-5 with Resistive Touch Panel and FFC Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 09
3.4 ER-TFTM070-5 with Capacitive Touch Panel and FFC Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
4. ELECTRICAL SPEC ------------------------------------------------------- 11
5. INSPECTION CRITERIA -------------------------------------------------- 15
7. USING LCD MODULES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
8. IMAGE STICKING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
1. ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number(Order Number) Description
2. SPECIFICATION
3. OUTLINE DRAWING
3.1 ER-TFTM070-5 with Resistive Touch Panel and Pin Header Connection
REV. DESCRIPTION OF MODIFY MODIFY BY DATE
1.0 1'ST DESIGN JIM Nov-27-2013
PCB 180.00±0.3
3.00±0.3 M.H 174.00±0.1
7.50±0.3 RTP 165.00±0.3
7.55±0.3 BEZEL 164.90±0.3
10.09±0.3
11.47±0.3 LCD A,A 154.08±0
JP2
2 1
YU
7.62
10.16
10 9
2 1
JP3
7 " TFT
LCD A,A 85.92±0
RTP A,A 85.60±0
BEZEL 100.00±0.3
V,A 89.00±0.2
PCB 104.00±0.3
RTP 99.50±0.3
M.H 98.00±0.1
XR
48.26
XL 800xRGBx480
6 O'CLOCK
10.16
40 39
10.09±0.3
1.50
2.54
YD
7 8
7.62
JP4
1 2
9.50±0.3
11.04±0.3
11.20±0.3
4-? 5.
4-
2.00±0.3
2.50±0.3
3.00±0.3
?
3.
20
00
PCB(T)1.60±0.1
MAX 12.5
5.20±0.3
6.00±0.2
8.70±0.2
0.64±0.1
2.54
1.50±0.3
L2 D1 C27
1 2
J17
J2 J3 J4 J5
JP2 Key Board
J15
J1 R23 J18
J16
R34
U3
R1
R2
R3
PR1 C26
C6 R9
CON1
R24
C7 R10 C11 PR2
C8 C10 C12
R4 R5 R7 R8 L3
9 10 R6 C2 C9 PR3
C1 U1
1 2 R13 PR4
R35 C5 CON4
R39 R14
7 INCH TFT LCD
R36 R40 R15
R37 R41 R16
C23
C3
R38 R42 J11
C4 C33 R25 R22
J12
U4
J6 J7 C24
J13 C25 C34
J9 J14 Not installed
J10
R18
R19
R20
C13
Parallel /Serial interface and CTP interface
U5 R34
R11 C14 R35
R17
R21
CON3 R36
C15 C17
C16 C36
R37 R38
U6
U8
C37 C38
CON2
4 LINE TP
CON6
R26
3.3V Power input : J8 Short
5.0V Power input : J8 Open
C28
C31
C29
C32
C30
J8 L1
2 40
1 C19
39 U2 C21
C22
8 7 C20
MicroSD Card Slot
13.50
14.50
CON5
JP4
2 1
R33
R32
R31
R30
R29
R28
R27
2.95
21.71
29.06
Remark
36.41 29
1. VA is the short for Visual Area. CD
2. AA is the short for Active Area . EastRising Technology Co.,Ltd
3. RTP is the short for Resistive Touch Panel. EastRising 旭日东方科技有限公司 UNIT: MM SIZE: A4
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4. CTP is the short for Capacitive Touch Panel. LCM PART NUMBER: ER-TFTM070-5 REV: V1.0
3.2 ER-TFTM070-5 with Capacitive Touch Panel and Pin Header Connection
REV. DESCRIPTION OF MODIFY MODIFY BY DATE
1.0 1'ST DESIGN JIM Nov-27-2013
PCB 180.00±0.3
3.00±0.3 M.H 174.00±0.1
5.51±0.3 CTP 164.00±0.3
7.55±0.3 BEZEL 164.90±0.3
9.85±0.3 V,A 154.80±0.2
10.09±0.3
11.26±0.3 CTP A,A 154.50±0
11.47±0.3 LCD A,A 154.08±0
JP2
2 1
7.62
10.16
10 9
2 1
V,A 90.70±0.2
800xRGBx480
PCB 104.00±0.3
CTP 98.00±0.3
M.H 98.00±0.1
48.26
6 O'CLOCK
10.16
40 39
10.09±0.3
1.50
7 8
2.54
7.62
JP4
1 2
10.55±0.3
10.75±0.3
11.04±0.3
4-? 5.0
4-
2.00±0.3
3.25±0.3
3.00±0.3
?
3.
20
0
PCB(T)1.60±0.1
MAX 12.5
5.20±0.3
6.00±0.2
8.70±0.2
0.64±0.1
2.54
1.50±0.3
L2 D1 C27
1 2
J17
J2 J3 J4 J5
JP2 Key Board
J15
J1 R23 J18
R34
J16 U3
R1
R2
R3
PR1 C26
C6 R9
CON1
R24
C7 R10 C11 PR2
C8 C10 C12
R4 R5 R7 R8 L3
9 10 R6 C2 C9 PR3
C1 U1
1 2 R13 PR4
R35 R39 C5 CON4
R14
R36 R15 7 INCH TFT LCD
R40
R37 R41 R16
C23
R38 C3
R42 J11
C4 C33 R25 R22
J12
U4
Not installed
R18
R19
R20
J10
Parallel /Serial interface and CTP interface
C13 R34
C14 U5
R11 R35
R17
R21
CON3 R36
C15 C17
C16 C36
R37 R38
U6
C37 U8
CON2
C38
C18 X1 C35 C39
R12 C40
U7
CON6
R26
3.3V Power input : J8 Short
5.0V Power input : J8 Open
C28
C31
C30
C29
C32
J8 L1
2 40
1 C19
39 U2 C21
C22
8 7 C20
MicroSD Card Slot
13.50
14.50
CON5
JP4
2 1
R33
R32
R31
R30
R29
R28
R27
2.95
21.71
29.06
Remark
36.41 29
PCB 180.00±0.3
3.00±0.3 M.H 174.00±0.1
7.50±0.3 RTP 165.00±0.3
7.55±0.3 BEZEL 164.90±0.3
0.1
JP2 .00±
2 1
8-? 1
YU
31.50±0.3
7.62
10.16
10 9
2 1
JP3
1
7 " TFT
W 0.70±0.1
±0.1
1.00
LCD A,A 85.92±0
RTP A,A 85.60±0
BEZEL 100.00±0.3
40-?
V,A 89.00±0.2
PCB 104.00±0.3
RTP 99.50±0.3
M.H 98.00±0.1
XL 800xRGBx480 XR
48.26
41.00
39.00
P 1.00±0.05
1.70
6 O'CLOCK 2.00
40
10.16
40 39
10.09±0.3
1.50 4.00
2.54
YD 7 8
JP4 7.62
1 2 8-?
1.0
0 ±0.1
9.50±0.3
11.04±0.3
11.20±0.3
4-? 5.0
4-
2.00±0.3
2.50±0.3
3.00±0.3
FFC 86.00±3.0
3.
20
0
PCB(T)1.60±0.1
MAX 12.0
5.20±0.3
CONDUCTOR 0.33±0.05
STIFFENER
88.63±2.0
L2 D1 C27
1 2
1
J17
J2 J3 J4 J5
JP2 Key Board
J15
12.00
J1 R23 J18
R34
J16
8.00±0.5 10PIN PITCH1.0 U3
R1
R2
R3
PR1 C26
C6 R9
CON1
R24
C7 R10 C11 PR2
C8 C10 C12
R4 R5 R7 R8 L3
9 10 R6 C2 C9 PR3
10
C13 J10
R34
Parallel /Serial interface and CTP interface
U5
R11 C14 R35
installed by default
R17
R21
CON3 R36
C15 C17
C16 C36
R37 R38
U6
C37 U8
CON2
C38
C18 X1 C35 C39
R12 C40
U7
4 LINE TP
CON6
R26
3.3V Power input : J8 Short
5.0V Power input : J8 Open
40
JP3
C28
C31
C29
C32
C30
J8 L1
8.00±0.5 39 40
C19
U2 C21
86.00±2.0 C20
C22
8
8
7
10.00
8PIN PITCH1.0
13.50
14.50
CON5
JP4
2 1
1
8.00±0.5
R33
R32
R31
R30
R29
R28
R27
21.71 BACK
29.06
36.41
Remark 29
PCB 180.00±0.3
3.00±0.3 M.H 174.00±0.1
5.51±0.3 CTP 164.00±0.3
7.55±0.3 BEZEL 164.90±0.3
0.1
JP2 .00±
2 1
8-? 1
31.50±0.3
7.62
10.16
10 9
2 1
JP3
7 " TFT
1
W 0.70±0.1
±0.1
LCD A,A 85.92±0
1.00
CTP A,A 86.50±0
BEZEL 100.00±0.3
40-?
V,A 90.70±0.2
PCB 104.00±0.3
CTP 98.00±0.3
M.H 98.00±0.1
800xRGBx480
41.00
48.26
39.00
P 1.00±0.05
1.70
6 O'CLOCK 2.00
40
10.16
40 39
10.09±0.3
1.50 4.00
7 8
2.54
7.62
JP4
1 2 8-?
1.0
0±0
.1
10.55±0.3
10.75±0.3
11.04±0.3
4-? 5.0
4-
2.00±0.3
3.25±0.3
3.00±0.3
FFC 86.00±3.0
3.
20
0
PCB(T)1.60±0.1
5.20±0.3
CONDUCTOR 0.33±0.05
STIFFENER
88.63±2.0
L2 D1 C27
1 2
1
J17
J2 J3 J4 J5
JP2 Key Board
J15
12.00
J1 R23 J18
R34
J16
8.00±0.5 10PIN PITCH1.0 U3
R1
R2
R3
PR1 C26
C6 R9
CON1
R24
C7 R10 C11 PR2
C8 C10 C12
R4 R5 R7 R8 L3
9 10 R6 C2 C9 PR3
10
C13 J10
R34
Parallel /Serial interface and CTP interface
U5
R11 C14 R35
installed by default
R17
R21
CON3 R36
C15 C17
C16 C36
R37 R38
U6
C37 U8
CON2
C38
C18 X1 C35 C39
R12 C40
U7
CON6
R26
3.3V Power input : J8 Short
5.0V Power input : J8 Open
40
JP3
C28
C31
C30
C29
C32
J8 L1
8.00±0.5 39 40 C19
U2 C21
86.00±2.0 C20
C22
8
8
7
10.00
8PIN PITCH1.0
13.50
14.50
CON5
JP4
2 1
1
8.00±0.5
R33
R32
R31
R30
R28
R29
R27
21.71 BACK
29.06
36.41
Remark
1. VA is the short for Visual Area. 29
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4. ELECTRICAL SPEC
Serial Mode Serial Mode Chip Select, Low active chip select pin.
/SCS Chip select pin for 3-wire , 4-wire serial or I2C I/F.
Write/Read-Write
Parallel Mode
When MCU interface is 8080 series, this pin is used as WR# signal (data write) , active low.
R/W_/WR
When MCU interface is 6800 series, this pin is used as RW# signal (data
Read/Write control) . Active high for read and active low for write.
6
3-wire SPI Data /4-wire SPI Data Output
4-wire SPI I/F: Data output for serial I/F.
Serial Mode
3-wire SPI I/F: Bi-direction data for serial I/F
SDO
IIC I/F: NC, if no use, please keep floating.
If no use, please keep floating.
Parallel Mode Parallel Mode Chip Select Input
/CS Low active chip select pin.
IIC data /4-wire SPI Data Input
7
Serial Mode 4-wire SPI I/F: Data input for serial I/F.
SDI 3-wire SPI I/F: NC
IIC I/F: Bi-direction data for serial I/F
SPI Clock
SCLK
3-wire, 4-wire Serial or IIC I/F clock
31 VSS Ground
32 CTP_WAKE An interrupt signal for the host to change F5206 from hibernates to active mode.
33 CTP_INT An interrupt signal to inform the host processor that touch data is ready for read
External low signal reset the chip. RC reset circuit on board, this pin can be left
36 CTP_/RST
unconnected.
39 VSS Ground
40 VSS Ground
SD Mode SPI Mode
Pin No Symbol Pin No Symbol
1 DATA2 1 NC
2 DATA3 2 /CS
3 CMD 3 DIN
4 CLK 4 SCLK
5 GND 5 GND
6 DATA0 6 DOUT
7 DATA1 7 NC
8 CARD DETECTION 8 CARD DETECTION
Function Descriptions Jump Method
Input Leakage
VIL -- -2 uA
Current 2(*3)
IDD(3.3V) -- -- 480 mA
Module Current
IDD(5.0V) -- -- 300 mA
Sleep Mode(*3) ISLP -- 320 -- uA
Note1: Short J8 if VDD=3.3V
Note2: Signals RD#, WR#, CS#, RS, RST# are inputs of Schmitt-trigger.
Note3: Oscillator Clock = 20MHz, System Clock = 20~60MHz,VSYNC = 45~65Hz, TA=25 ℃
5. INSPECTION CRITERIA
B. Minor 1.5% Satisfy all functions as product but not satisfy cosmetic standard
◆ INSPECTION CONDITION
- Put under the lamp (20W) at a distance 100mm from
- Tilt upright 45 degree by the front (back) to inspect LCD appearance.
b.Components side
(In case of ‘Through Hole PCB’)
Solder to reach the Components
side of PCB
8
2.Flat Packages Either‘toe’(A) or ‘heal’ (B) of Minor
the lead to be covered by Filet’.
A B
h H
4 Scratch In accordance with spots and lines operating cosmetic criteria, When the light Minor
reflects on the panel surface, the scratches are not to be remarkable.
5 Allowable density Above defects should be separated more than 30mm each other. Minor
6 Coloration Not to be noticeable coloration in the viewing area of the LCD panels. Minor
Back-lit type should be judged with back-lit on state only.
7 Contamination Not to be noticeable. Minor
Note: Including pin holes and defective dots which must be within one pixel
Size.
B) Unclear
L 5.0 (0)
8
L 10.0 (0)
8
(6)
Note:
(1) Size: d=(long length + short length)/2
(2) The limit samples for each item have priority.
(3) Complexed defects are defined item by item, but if the number of defects is defined in above table, the total number should
not exceed 10.
6. PRECAUTIONS FOR USING
◆ This device is susceptible to Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) damage. Observe Anti-Static precautions.
◆ EastRising display panel is made of glass. Do not subject it to a mechanical shock by dropping it or impact.
◆ If EastRising display panel is damaged and the liquid crystal substance leaks out, be sure not to get any in your mouth.
If the substance contacts your skin or clothes, wash it off using soap and water.
◆ Do not apply excessive force to the EastRising display surface or the adjoining areas since this may cause the color
tone to vary.
◆ The polarizer covering the EastRising display surface of the LCD module is soft and easily scratched. Handle this
polarizer carefully.
◆ If EastRising display surface becomes contaminated, breathe on the surface and gently wipe it with a soft dry cloth. If
it is heavily contaminated, moisten cloth with one of the following Isopropyl or alcohol.
◆ Solvents other than those above-mentioned may damage the polarizer. Especially, do not use the Water.
◆ Exercise care to minimize corrosion of the electrode. Corrosion of the electrodes is accelerated by water droplets,
moisture condensation or a current flow in a high-humidity environment.
◆ Install the EastRising LCD Module by using the mounting holes. When mounting the LCD module make sure it is free
of twisting, warping and distortion. In particular, do not forcibly pull or bend the cable or the backlight cable.
◆ Do not attempt to disassemble or process EastRising LCD module.
◆ NC terminal should be open. Do not connect anything.
◆ If the logic circuit power is off, do not apply the input signals.
◆ To prevent destruction of the elements by static electricity, be careful to maintain an optimum work environment.
-Be sure to ground the body when handling EastRising LCD modules.
-Tools required for assembling, such as soldering irons, must be properly grounded.
-To reduce the amount of static electricity generated, do not conduct assembling and other work under dry
conditions.
-The LCD module is coated with a film to protect the display surface. Exercise care when peeling off this protective film
since static electricity may be generated.
◆ Identify and, at all times, observe absolute maximum ratings for both logic and LC drivers. Note that there is some
38B524619
◆ DO NOT plug or unplug EastRising module when the system is powered up.
345B29
◆ Minimize the cable length between EastRising module and host MPU.
◆ For models with backlights, do not disable the backlight by interrupting the HV line. Unload inverters produce voltage
extremes that may arc within a cable or at the display.
◆ Operate EastRising module within the limits of the modules temperature specifications.
◆ Improper soldering is the major cause of module difficulty. Use of flux cleaner is not recommended as they may seep
350B47
When storing the LCD modules, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or to the light of fluorescent lamps.
Keep EastRising modules in bags (avoid high temperature / high humidity and low temperatures below 0 ºC.
Whenever possible, EastRising LCD modules should be stored in the same conditions in which they were shipped from
our company.
6.6 Others
Liquid crystals solidify under low temperature (below the storage temperature range) leading to defective orientation or
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the generation of air bubbles (black or white). Air bubbles may also be generated if the module is subject to a low
temperature.
If EastRising LCD modules have been operating for a long time showing the same display patterns, the display patterns
may remain on the screen as ghost images and a slight contrast irregularity may also appear. A normal operating status
can be regained by suspending use for some time. It should be noted that this phenomenon does not adversely affect
performance reliability.
To minimize the performance degradation of the LCD modules resulting from destruction caused by static electricity etc.,
exercise care to avoid holding the following sections when handling the modules.
-Exposed area of the printed circuit board.
-Terminal electrode sections.
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7. USING LCD MODULES H H
EastRising LCD is composed of glass and polarizer. Pay attention to the following items when handling.
◆ Please keep the temperature within specified range for use and storage. Polarization degradation, bubble generation
or polarizer peel-off may occur with high temperature and high humidity.
◆ Do not touch, push or rub the exposed polarizers with anything harder than an HB pencil lead (glass, tweezers, etc.).
◆ N-hexane is recommended for cleaning the adhesives used to attach front/rear polarizers and reflectors made of
organic substances which will be damaged by chemicals such as acetone, toluene, ethanol and isopropyl alcohol.
◆ When EastRising display surface becomes dusty, wipe gently with absorbent cotton or other soft material like chamois
soaked in petroleum benzin. Do not scrub hard to avoid damaging the display surface.
◆ Wipe off saliva or water drops immediately, contact with water over a long period of time may cause deformation or
color fading.
◆ Avoid contacting oil and fats.
◆ Condensation on the surface and contact with terminals due to cold will damage, stain or dirty the polarizers. After
products are tested at low temperature they must be warmed up in a container before coming is contacting with room
temperature air.
◆ Do not put or attach anything on EastRising display area to avoid leaving marks on.
◆ Do not touch the display with bare hands. This will stain the display area and degradate insulation between terminals
(some cosmetics are determinated to the polarizers).
◆ As glass is fragile. It tends to become or chipped during handling especially on the edges. Please avoid dropping.
◆ Cover the surface with a transparent protective plate to protect the polarizer and LC cell.
384B17259
◆ When assembling the LCM into other equipment, the spacer to the bit between the LCM and the fitting
plate should have enough height to avoid causing stress to the module surface, refer to the individual specifications
for measurements. The measurement tolerance should be±0.1mm.
Since EastRising LCM has been assembled and adjusted with a high degree of precision; avoid applying excessive shocks
to the module or making any alterations or modifications to it.
◆ Do not alter, modify or change the shape of the tab on the metal frame.
◆ Do not make extra holes on the printed circuit board, modify its shape or change the positions of components to be
attached.
◆ Do not damage or modify the pattern writing on the printed circuit board.
◆ Absolutely do not modify the zebra rubber strip (conductive rubber) or heat seal connector.
◆ Except for soldering the interface, do not make any alterations or modifications with a soldering iron.
◆ Do not drop, bend or twist EastRising LCM.
Since this module uses a CMOS LSI, the same careful attention should be paid to electrostatic discharge as for an
ordinary CMOS IC.
◆ Make certain that you are grounded when handing LCM.
◆ Before remove LCM from its packing case or incorporating it into a set, be sure the module and your body have the
same electric potential.
◆ When soldering the terminal of LCM, make certain the AC power source for the soldering iron does not leak.
◆ When using an electric screwdriver to attach LCM, the screwdriver should be of ground potentiality to minimize as
much as possible any transmission of electromagnetic waves produced sparks coming from the commutator of the
motor.
◆ As far as possible make the electric potential of your work clothes and that of the work bench the ground potential.
◆ To reduce the generation of static electricity be careful that the air in the work is not too dried. A relative humidity of
50%-60% is recommended.
◆ Observe the following when soldering lead wire, connector cable and etc. to the LCM.
-Soldering iron temperature : 280℃±10℃
-Soldering time: 3-4 sec.
-Solder: eutectic solder.
If soldering flux is used, be sure to remove any remaining flux after finishing to soldering operation. (This does not
apply in the case of a non-halogen type of flux.) It is recommended that you protect the LCD surface with a cover
during soldering to prevent any damage due to flux spatters.
◆ Driving the EastRising LCD in the voltage above the limit shortens its life.
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◆ Response time is greatly delayed at temperature below the operating temperature range. However, this does not
mean the LCD will be out of the order. It will recover when it returns to the specified temperature range.
◆ If EastRising display area is pushed hard during operation, the display will become abnormal. However, it will return to
normal if it is turned off and then back on.
◆ Condensation on terminals can cause an electrochemical reaction disrupting the terminal circuit. Therefore, it must be
used under the relative condition of 40℃, 50% RH.
◆ When turning the power on, input each signal after the positive/negative voltage becomes stable.
Unless agreed between EastRising and customer, EastRising will replace or repair any of its LCD modules which are found
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to be functionally defective when inspected in accordance with EastRising LCD acceptance standards (copies available
upon request) for a period of one year from date of shipments. Cosmetic/visual defects must be returned to EastRising
within 90 days of shipment. Confirmation of such date shall be based on freight documents. The warranty liability of
EastRising limited to repair and/or replacement on the terms set forth above. EastRising will not be responsible for any
subsequent or consequential events.
No warranty can be granted if the precautions stated above have been disregarded. The typical examples of violations
2B4196
are:
-Broken LCD glass.
-PCB eyelet damaged or modified.
-PCB conductors damaged.
-Circuit modified in any way, including addition of components.
-PCB tampered with by grinding, engraving or painting varnish.
-Soldering to or modifying the bezel in any manner.
Module repairs will be invoiced to the customer upon mutual agreement. Modules must be returned with sufficient
description of the failures or defects. Any connectors or cable installed by the customer must be removed completely
without damaging the PCB eyelet’s, conductors and terminals.
8. IMAGE STICKING H H
If you remain a fixed image on TFT LCD Display for a long period of time, you may experience a phenomenon called
Image Sticking. Image Sticking - sometimes also called “image retention” or “ghosting”- is a phenomenon where
a faint outline of a previously displayed image remains visible on the screen when the image is changed. It can occur at
variable levels of intensity depending on the specific image makeup, as well as the amount of time the core image
elements are allowed to remain unchanged on the screen. In POS applications, for example, a button menu which
remains fixed, or in which the “frame” elements (core image) remain fixed and the buttons may change, may be
susceptible to image sticking. It is important to note that if the screen is used exclusively for this application, the user
may never notice this phenomenon since the screen never displays other content. `It is only when an image other than
the “retained” image is shown on the screen that this issue becomes evident. Image sticking is different that the
“burn-in” effect commonly associated with phosphor based devices.
Image sticking is an intrinsic behavior of TFT LCD displays due to the susceptibility to polarization of the interior
materials (liquid crystals) when used under static, charged conditions (continuously displaying the same image). The
individual liquid crystals in an LCD panel have unique electrical properties. Displaying a fixed pattern - such as the POS
menu described above – over prolonged periods can cause a parasitic charge build-up (polarization) within the liquid
crystals which affects the crystals’ optical properties and ultimately prevents the liquid crystal from returning to its
normal, relaxed state when the pattern is finally changed. This effect takes place at a cellular level within the LCD, and
the effect can cause charged crystal alignment at the bottom or top of a crystal cell in the “z” axis, or even crystal
migration to the edges of a cell, again based on their polarity. These conditions can cause image sticking over an
entire area, or at boundaries of distinct color change respectively. In either case, when the liquid crystals in the pixels
and sub-pixels utilized to display the static image are polarized such that they can not return fully to their “relaxed”
state upon deactivation, the result is a faint, visible, retained image on the panel upon presentation of a new, different
image. The actual rate of image retention depends on variation factors such as the specific image, how long it is
displayed unchanged, the temperature within the panel and even the specific panel brand due to manufacturing
differences amongst panel manufacturers.
- Try not to operate the LCD with a “fixed” image on the screen for more than 2 hours.
- If you are operating the monitor in an elevated temperature environment and with a displayed image which is
contrary to the recommendations in “For Software Developers” below, image stick can occur in as little as 30
minutes. Adjust your screen saver settings accordingly.
- Power down the unit during prolonged periods of inactivity such as the hours a store is closed or a shift during which
the piece of equipment isn’t used.
- Use a screensaver with a black or medium gray background that is automatically set to come on if the device is
inactive for more than 5-10 minutes.
- Avoid placing the monitor in poorly ventilated areas or in areas that will create excess heat around the monitor for
software developers.
- In defining the icons, buttons, or windows in the screen, try to utilize block patterns instead of distinct lines as
borders for dividing the display into distinct areas.
- If it is necessary to display a static image, try to use colors that are symmetric to the middle grey level at the
boundary of two different colors, and slightly shift the borders line once in a while.
- Try to utilize medium gray hues for those areas that will have prolonged display times or remain static as other menu
elements change.
Unlike the usually irreversible “burn-in” effects commonly associated with direct view phosphor display devices
such as CRTs, an image retained on an LCD display can be reversed – often to a point of total invisibility. However, the
severity of the underlying causes (as described above) of the image retained on a specific display, as well as the
variation factors (see “For Software Developers” above) under which the retained image was created, will dictate the
final level of retention reversal. One way to erase a retained image on a panel is to run the screen (monitor “on”) in
an “all black” pattern for 4-6 hours. It is also helpful to do this in an elevated temperature environment of
approximately 35º to 50ºC. Again, utilizing a dynamic screen saver with an all black background during prolonged idle
display periods is a good way to avoid image retention issues.
Image sticking is a phenomenon inherent to TFT LCD display technology itself, and as such, the occurrence of this
“ghosting” effect is considered normal operation by the manufacturers of the LCD display modules which are
integrated into today’s monitor solutions. EastRising does not warrant any display against the occurrence of image
sticking. We strongly advise that you follow the operating recommendations listed above to avoid the occurrence of
this phenomenon.
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