New
Product Press Release
June 19, 2008 - for immediate release
Energy
Harvesting
LCD Customized Moving Messages - Without
Power!
Pittsford, NY: SolarLCD™ is an entirely new range of standard and custom RoHS-compliant displays which work in combination with special low cost solar panels, ultra-low power custom microcontrollers and special low-voltage LC fluids to create novel and highly customizable display systems. SolarLCD™ solar –powered LCD modules offer programmable, customizable message sequencing in a zero-power, long- life, low–cost, green-solution display technology. Custom designs are quickly and economically fabricated, allowing customers enormous flexibility. SolarLCD™ can have up to 4 custom icons in positive or negative mode, with thickness options from 3mm to <1mm. With the special solar panel as power source, no battery is required - yet SolarLCD™ works indoors and outdoors. Rated for 50,000 hour life, SolarLCD™ comes in a wide standard range - but totally customized size solutions are also possible. The hidden circuit board supplies the programmability with minimal components. In the standard version, a graphic can be placed behind the LCD which disappears when the segment is turned to its black state, although SolarLCD™’s major advantage is that the display is totally customizable.
In one application, for instance, a segmented transparent glass panel with interchangeable printed graphics was developed for the corporate gift market. Small enough to fit into the barrel of a pen, the unit is 100% battery-free, and is used to reveal branded logo’s in a variety of sequences. Built with low cost and low power in mind, SolarLCD™ is creating significant interest from consumer application designers. Other applications include toys, retail advertising, remote signs, promotional items, etc.
Designed in Europe by GPEG - a leading global supplier of standard and custom flat panel display solutions, who use their own in-house production facilities as well as external technology providers to create stunning displays that are bright, clear and easy to use. Please contact a Saelig representative to discuss your custom application.
