Page 3 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 3 of 25
Table of Contents EL320.240-FA3 Multi-Color QVGA Display………………………………...…………...…4 Features and Benefits…………………………………………………………………….…4 Installation and Set-up…………………………………………………………...………..5 Mounting Considerations…………………………...………...…..…………………………5 Cable Length…………………………………………………...……………………………5 Cleaning…...
Page 4 - Features and Benefits; EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 4 of 25
EL320.240-FA3 Multi-Color QVGA Display The EL320.240-FA3 thin film electroluminescent (EL) multi-color display is a high-performance alternative to QVGA (320 x 240) LCDs and is the ideal solution in demanding applications where superior visual performance, extreme temperature range, and environmenta...
Page 5 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 5 of 25; Installation and Set-up; Mounting EL Displays
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 5 of 25 Installation and Set-up 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 devices. These components are electrostatic-sensitive. Unpack, assemble, and examine this assembl...
Page 6 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 6 of 25; Avoiding Image Burn-In
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 6 of 25 Avoiding Image Burn-In As with other light emitting displays, displaying fixed patterns on the screen may cause burn-in, where luminance variations can be noticed after hundreds of hours of operation. To avoid image burn-in, use a screen saver or use peri...
Page 7 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 7 of 25; Display Overlay Considerations
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 7 of 25 Another option is to electrically “OR” the 3 red MSBs together and route the result to R1, OR the 3 red LSBs together and route to R0, and do the same for G1 and G0. Additionally the bits of blue could be OR’d together with either the red or green bits de...
Page 8 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 8 of 25; Specifications and Operation; Environmental
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 8 of 25 Specifications and Operation Environmental Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating -50°C to +85°C Storage -50°C to +105°C Humidity Non-condensing, operating 93% RH max at +40°C, per IEC 68-2-3 Condensing, non-operating 95% RH max at +55°C, per...
Page 9 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 9 of 25; Optical; Displayed Colors
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 9 of 25 Optical Optical Characteristics Luminance Guaranteed Typical Guaranteed Typical Black luminance >75 cd/m² 95 cd/m² >41 cd/m² 53 cd/m² <0.2 cd/m² max frame rate (LUM0=LUM1=0), yellow, center max frame rate (LUM0=LUM1=0), yellow, center min frame r...
Page 10 - Power; DC Input Voltage and Power Requirements; Display supply voltage, V; Luminance Settings, Typical; Pe rce nta ge of pix e ls turne d on (ye llow ) pe r row; EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 10 of 25
Power The supply voltage and power requirements are shown in the table below. The power will vary greatly depending on the number of pixels lit and depending on the chosen luminance level (see graph below.) Power levels will vary up to +/-15 % from display to display due to brightness variation. DC ...
Page 11 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 11 of 25; Display Interface; Video Mode Selection
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 11 of 25 Display Interface The display supports five video interface modes: SGD timing as used on the Planar EL320.240.36-HB (though with video data differences to denote colors) and the four AMLCD timing modes used on Sharp and Kyocera QVGA color displays (thoug...
Page 12 - Connector; J1 Connector Pin Assignment; VH
Connector The display uses the Samtec EHT-110-01-S-D or equivalent 2mm locking connector. The mating connector is in the Samtec TCSD family of cable strips. The proper connector, user-specified cable length and connector configuration is supplied as a single unit. Consult your Samtec representative ...
Page 13 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 13 of 25; Display Input Descriptions
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 13 of 25 Display Input Descriptions Signal Description VH Power supply voltage for display functions. 12 VDC nominal. V/Q Format selection: in AMLCD timing modes, selects between VGA mode (high) and QVGA mode. In VGA mode the upper left quadrant of data will be d...
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Page 15 - Video Mode Timing—SGD Video Mode; Data for First Pixel
Video Mode Timing—SGD Video Mode Item Description Min. Max. Units 1 HS high time 30 nsec 2 Last VCLK fall to HS fall 20 nsec 3 HS to VCLK rising edge 10 nsec 4 R/G data setup to VCLK 10 nsec 5 R/G data hold from VCLK 10 nsec 6 VCLK period 100 nsec 7 VCLK low width 30 nsec 8 VCLK high width 30 nsec 9...
Page 16 - Video Mode Timing—AMLCD Video Mode, QVGA; EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 16 of 25
Video Mode Timing—AMLCD Video Mode, QVGA Item Description Min. Max. Units 1 HS low time 2 200 VCLK periods 2 HS to VCLK phase difference 10 VCLK period - 10 nsec 3 HS to DE phase difference 2 HS period - 340 VCLK periods 4 DE set up time 5 VCLK period - 10 nsec 5 VCLK frequency 7 MHz 6 R/G data set ...
Page 17 - Video Mode Timing—AMLCD Video Mode, QVGA, Fixed; EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 17 of 25
Video Mode Timing—AMLCD Video Mode, QVGA, Fixed Item Description Min. Max. Units 1 HS low time 2 200 VCLK periods 2 HS to VCLK phase difference 10 VCLK period - 10 nsec 5 VCLK frequency 7 MHz 6 R/G data set up to VCLK 5 nsec 7 R/G data hold from VCLK 10 nsec 8 VS low width 2 34 HS periods 9 VS to HS...
Page 18 - Video Mode Timing—AMLCD Video Mode, VGA; EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 18 of 25
Video Mode Timing—AMLCD Video Mode, VGA Item Description Min. Max. Units 1 HS low time 2 200 VCLK periods 2 HS to VCLK phase difference 10 VCLK period - 10 nsec 3 HS to DE phase difference 44 HS period - 664 VCLK periods 4 DE set up time 5 VCLK period - 10 nsec 5 VCLK frequency 28.33 MHz 6 R/G data ...
Page 19 - Video Mode Timing—AMLCD Video Mode, VGA, Fixed; EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 19 of 25
Video Mode Timing—AMLCD Video Mode, VGA, Fixed Item Description Min. Max. Units 1 HS low time 2 200 VCLK periods 2 HS to VCLK phase difference 10 VCLK period - 10 nsec 5 VCLK frequency 28.33 MHz 6 R/G data set up to VCLK 5 nsec 7 R/G data hold from VCLK 10 nsec 8 VS low width 2 34 HS periods 9 VS to...
Page 20 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 20 of 25; Dimming; Digital Luminance Control Characteristics
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 20 of 25 Dimming Dimming is used to reduce the display luminance to better match ambient conditions or to reduce power consumption. There are two methods for dimming the EL320.240-FA3 display. The preferred method is digital dimming, where the internal display fr...
Page 21 - LUMA volta ge , volts; Self Test Mode; EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 21 of 25
EL320.240-FA3 Analog Dimming Response, Typical 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 1 2 3 4 LUMA volta ge , volts P e rc e nt a ge of f ul l l um ina nc e Self Test Mode The display contains a self test mode composed of patterns displayed at the maximum frame rate for approximately four seconds each. Self test m...
Page 22 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 22 of 25; Reliability; Mechanical Characteristics; depth
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 22 of 25 Reliability The display MTBF is to be greater than 50,000 hours at maximum luminance and maximum input power with a 90% confidence level at 25°C. Safety and EMI Performance The display will not inhibit the end product from obtaining these certifications:...
Page 23 - Display Dimensions and Component Envelope; within; the constraints of the; EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 23 of 25
Display Dimensions and Component Envelope The Figure below shows the display dimensions. For additional details the Mechanical Outline drawing is available at www.planar.com. Note the 20.56 mm component envelope. This is the depth required by the display to ensure no interference with display board ...
Page 24 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 24 of 25; Warranty; Standard FA3 display.; Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 24 of 25 Warranty Seller warrants that the Goods will conform to published specifications and be free from defects in material for 12 months from delivery. Warranty repairs shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. Buyer shall report d...
Page 25 - EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 25 of 25; Support and Service; RMA Procedure: For a; Returned Material Authorization
EL320.240-FA3 Operations Manual Page 25 of 25 European Union 2002/95/EC Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) In February 2003, the European Union issued Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances, commonly known as RoHS, in certain electrical and electroni...
