Relec Electronics expands its display design service

Imaging in medical equipment and CCTV surveillance systems are two examples of video output being used to enhance system operation, but video output is also used in the automotive, defence, marine and broadcast industries. To support developers, Relec Electronics has expanded its comprehensive design support to optimise the choice of displays to meet individual requirements.

To integrate video output in industrial automation and consumer products as well as specialist equipment for the medical, broadcast, transport, marine and defence industries, developers are selecting medium to large TFT displays. Design challenges include fitting a display into a thin form factor in a system which will be subjected to varying light conditions – conventional displays can be difficult to read in these conditions. In some instances, such a transport or medical equipment, visibility is crucial to reliable operation. In industrial automation and rail applications, the designer also has to consider the harsher operating conditions which will be encountered.

Relec Electronics and its partner Digiwise have been developing new sizes and products to meet customers’ innovative design requirements. Yet, despite the breadth of display choices, there are always engineers who are developing innovative products which require something that is not available as a standard product. Relec’s team of experienced design engineers can work with a customer to find the best display solution for a particular project, environment or specific design requirements.

For example, Relec can provide a fully integrated touch panel which can be projected capacitive (PCAP) or resistive technology. It also offers optical bonding, for a ruggedised display that is rugged and durable while also increasing readability in sunlight conditions. Other screen enhancements available include anti-glare solutions for high-ambient environments, reduced reflections (via optical bonding) and ruggedised panels with either thicker glass panels or optical bonding.

Other custom features include a custom cover lens with a choice of glass or PMMA, custom shapes and sizes, custom mounting frames, graphic printing (one or more colours) and apertures in the glass to accommodate USB sockets or mechanical switches.