Unprecedented is such an overused word, so it takes a lot for us to choose it when talking about products in our portfolio. However, we took an executive decision on this one, as we believe the TCXD050IBLON-173 5.0-inch TFT-LCD module deserves every accolade.
Driven by the powerful GH7007-01 controller, it’s a module with several familiar challenges in mind – low-end host platforms, high-performance processing demands and demanding outdoor conditions – and it met our rigorous standards in several important ways:
It works with everything: It easily connects to almost any host controller and supports MIPI, RGB, LVDS, QSPI, DSPI, SPI, and MCU interfaces. You just don’t have to worry about compatibility anymore.
Zero lag: Full support for Guohai’s external GSRAM entirely resolves display lag and screen-tearing issues on lower-speed hosts.
Host CPU offloading: When displaying static images, the built-in frame buffer automatically outputs the last frame. So, the host controller no longer needs to generate real-time timing or continuously refresh the display, freeing up valuable processing cycles for core system computations.
Simplifying your supply chain: Because this single chip can handle so many different jobs, you don’t need to order and store a dozen different parts. One chip does it all.
These benefits alone are obviously very impressive but let us impress you further. The module includes integrated, high-fidelity hardware scaling, stretching lower resolutions up to a crisp 1024×600 output without dragging down host performance. So, your product’s visual quality goes up while motherboard costs come down.
It’s also perfect for unattended instrumentation, remote terminals, and rugged outdoor kiosks because a built-in broken-screen feedback loop automatically alerts the host system if the display is compromised.
| Technical snapshot | |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature range | -30°C to +85°C (Storage up to +85°C) |
| Display | SFT + 24-LED white backlight |
| Brightness | 600 cd/m² (typical) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1200:1 |
| Color Gamut | NTSC, 16.7M display colors |
| Resolution | 1024 x RGB x 600 dots |
| Dimensions | 120.2 × 75.3 × 2.80 mm |
| Pixel Configuration | RGB Vertical Stripe |
| Environmental Standards | Full RoHS compliance |
In short, the TCXD050IBLON-173 is one heck of an all-rounder – the multitool of modules, if you will. Because it meets the mark for a huge range of applications, from medical equipment and industrial control dashboards to automotive sub-displays and outdoor monitoring tools. But, just as importantly, it meets the flexibility needs of your software engineers and the durability requirements of your mechanical engineers. And that is unprecedented.
Our Avnet Displays come in a range of form-factors and our display-experts are on hand to guide you in the creation of display or touch solutions that meet your requirements. Find out how Avnet Displays can propel your product innovation and get in touch today.
In the industrial world, the capacitive touchscreen can be a sensitive soul. It performs beautifully under ideal conditions, but this is a luxury most industries can’t afford.
There’s a word we really like here at Avnet Displays: simplification. Our engineers ask themselves, “how can we make this easier for our customers and their end-users?” and “what will it take to make using this display as simple as possible?”
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