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FAQ's about Displays

What is the difference between OLED Technology and LCD Technology?

OLED displays are an emissive display technology, each dot/pixel is illuminated on the display, creating a small glowing area of phosphor. Contrast this with LCD, where the entire display area is always illuminated (unless using a reflective LCD). OLEDs can have very low power consumption compared to their equivalent LCD counterparts.

What is contrast ratio?

The contrast ratio of a display is the ratio between the maximum black and the maximum white that a display is capable of producing. The higher the contrast ratio, the crisper and sharper the image will appear.

What is a display viewing angle?

The view angle is the point from which the display is best viewed from, and an image may seem to have poor contrast or be blurry if the display is viewed outside the optimal viewing angle. Traditionally this affects LCD technology displays, so a 6:00 or 12:00 viewing angle is usually requested. OLED and IPS TFT technology have good all round viewing angles, but the specification should always be checked.

What character displays can Summit offer?

Summit has a range of traditional LCD alphanumeric character modules as standard, ranign from 8x2 up to 40x4 characters, we’re now also able to offer PMOLED (Passive Matrix OLED) character modules in formats of 8x2 up to 40x2 - in most cases we have a PMOLED display with the same physical footprint as a traditional LCD, allowing for a quick and easy “upgrade” in appearance of your product.

How can I connect my display to my main board?

Summit has a range of standard interface boards, but can also work closely with the customer to help develop a bespoke solution if required. We can also provide a host of connectors and cable assemblies to ensure a good reliable connection.

How can I connect my display to my main board?

I can’t find a standard product that is suitable for my design, can Summit help

Summit offers a wide range of display technologies, including LCD, OLED, TFT and E-Ink. Our team can help select the right technology based upon your specific requirements.

How can Summit help me select a display?

Summit offers a wide range of display technologies, including LCD, OLED, TFT and E-Ink. Our team can help select the right technology based upon your specific requirements.

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