High Pixel density LCD Panel for Smartphone goes into production
Sharp has announced the start of production of 5-inch full HD (1080 x 1920 pixel) LCD panels for smartphones featuring high pixel density of 443 ppi, among highest in the world. The new LDC panel has been developed based on CG-Silicon technology, a technology which has been developed jointly by Sharp and Semiconductor Energy Laboratory CO., Ltd. The new pixel design along with CG-Silicon technology as well as an innovative production process made it possible to have the same number of pixels in a smartphone-size screen as there are in a full-HD LCD TV. Read more
Development of New Oxide IGZO Semiconductor Technology with an Eye to revolutionize Display Industry
With an aim to revolutionize display market, Sharp has announced the development of new oxide semiconductor (IGZO) technology featuring a high crystallinity, resulting in higher resolutions; lower power consumption as well as higher performance touch- screen displays. In addition to this, it offers narrower bezel widths fir LCD display panels which are used in mobile devices such as smartphones. The new technology was jointly developed by Sharp and Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., LTD. The new IGZO technology imparts crystallinity in an oxide semiconductor composing of indium (In), gallium (Ga) and zinc (Zn). Read more
World’s Highest Solar Cell Conversion Efficiency of 43.5% using Concentrator Triple-Junction Compound Solar Cell
Sharp has announced the biggest breakthrough in solar cell conversion efficiency by development of concentrator triple-junction compound solar cell. The compound solar cells uses photo-absorption layers which are made of compounds consisting of two or more elements, such as indium and gallium, helping to boost the conversion efficiency to 43.5%. The triple-junction compound solar cell basic structure is based on Sharp proprietary technology providing efficient stacking of the three photo-absorption layers, with InGaAs (Indium gallium arsenide) as its bottom layer. The high conversion efficiency has been achieved through conversion of sunlight collected by three photo-absorption layers into electricity. Read more
Development of Two New Modules for Digital Signage Market
Sharp has announced the release of two new modules for digital signage market, allowing development and commercialization of PC free digital signage players. Both modules namely the LR0G951 and LR0G952 consist of a main circuit board, a remote controller receiver board and a remote controller. The main circuit board is equipped with Sharp’s newly developed dedicated graphic engine, which eliminates any needs for the PC unit used in commercially used digital signage systems. Read more
Development of Industry’s Thinnest CMOS Camera Module by SHARP
Sharp has announced the development of world’s thinnest CMOS camera module equipped with optical image stabilization for smartphones. The newly developed RJ63YC100 module is a 12.1-Megapixel; 1/3.2-inch CMOS camera module has been designed in response to market demand for super compact mobile devices such as smartphones. The new module will bring to mobile devices superior image quality with camera functionality which includes connectivity to AV equipment and PCs. The incorporated optical image stabilizer in this camera module uses a lens-shift system for controlling the lens inside the module. The module supports full HD (1080p) video capture with reduced blurring with an ability to view the captured video content on a large screen LCD TV. The thin profile module measure only 5.47 mm in height has been achieved using Sharp’s proprietary high-density packaging technology. Read more
Sharp Blazes New Trail in Solar Cell Conversion Efficiency
Sharp has achieved the new world record in solar cell conversion efficiency using a triple-junction compound solar cell, where the solar cell comes with a stacked three layer structure. The new compound solar cell with conversion efficiency of 36.9% use photo-absorption layers made from such elements as indium and gallium. The new increase in conversion efficiency has been achieved by improving power output of the solar cell through reduction of resistance of the junction areas which is necessary to connect the solar cell layers in series. Read more
Development of ICC 4K LCD TV featuring Four times the Resolution of Full HD LCD TVs
Sharp and I-Cube Research Center Inc, has announced a joint development of a prototype of a Sharp and I-Cube Research Center featuring quad high-definition resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels), four times the resolution of current full HD 1080p TV signals. The newly developed prototype will integrate ICC visual creation technology from I-cubed and LCD technology developed by Sharp for AQUOS TVs. The new signaling technology along with panel control technology is capable of producing the “cognitive” process by which human brain interprets light stimuli as natural scenery, providing viewer with a new visual experience. Read more
Release of High-Power LED Lighting Device with Industry’s Highest Luminous Efficacy
Sharp has announced the development of high-power LED lighting device featuring industry highest luminous efficacy of 93.3 lm/W (lumens/watt) in the 50W input power class to be used as light source for such applications as down lighting in retail stores. The new GW5DME30MR5 LED device incorporates a LED chip featuring high emission efficiency along with proprietary mixture of phosphors. The new device comes with proprietary package technology helping to provide greater color consistency, which in turn contributes to design and development of high quality lighting fixtures. Read more
SHARP Roles out the 70/60-Inch High-Sensitivity Touchscreen LCD Monitor to be used as Electronic Whiteboards
Sharp has announced the release of PN-L702B/PN-L602B, 70- and 60-inch touchscreen LCD monitors which can be used as electronic whiteboards, capable of displaying video, still pictures as well as PC data with superb image quality.
This is simply comes as a natural progression in Sharp’s display product line-up based on company’s knowhow on UV2A and LED backlight technologies. The new LCD monitors integrate a large Sharp LCD panel with a high-sensitivity touch screen. With a use of bundled touch pen and Sharp’s pen software, the both display monitors can be used as an electronic whiteboard, where the user can smoothly write or draw directly on the screen, and also enlarge and reduce size of the on-screen image, plus scrolling capability using touchscreen gestures. Based on Sharp’s proprietary UV2A technology and LED backlight technology, both models are capable of delivering high image quality at low power consumption. Read more
Development of Industry’s Highest Sensitivity 1/3-Type Progressive-Scan CCDs for Security Cameras
Sharp has announced the development of two new 1/3-type progressive-scan CCDs for security cameras with 520 kpixels and 610 kpixels, offering industry’s highest sensitivity of 1,900 mV and lowest smear ratio of -120 dB. The RJ3331AA0PB and RJ3341AA0PB CCDs are based on Sharp’s shrinking technology capable of increasing the image resolution of compact digital cameras, plus innovative design of micro-lens structure capable of maximizing light collection efficiency for the sensor element. The lowest smearing ratio on these newly developed CCDs will help to reduce smearing during shooting video under the strong light source such as headlights at night. Read more
