High brightness embedded LCD displays provide excellent visibility in challenging lighting conditions, reaching up to 5000 nits of brightness compared to standard 250-350 nits laptop displays. Specifically designed for outdoor use and high ambient lighting conditions, these displays can be designed with features that minimize glare, boost contrast, and protect against UV light and IR heat, thereby reducing material damage. They are well-suited for demanding industrial settings, enhancing the performance and reliability of your products.
Modern LED technology offers impressive brightness levels and cost-effective pricing for LCD backlighting, making displays with measurable high brightness levels a practical and affordable choice for various applications. In scenarios where power efficiency is crucial, as in battery powered mobile applications, achieving sunlight readability on your interface while minimizing power consumption is crucial.
Fortunately there are many methods to design a solution using high performance materials inside and laminated to the front of a display that passively boost brightness and reduce reflection and glare resulting in low power draw outdoor readable display solution.
Additionally, other display technologies achieve outdoor readability with reflective properties in the LCD that capture ambient light and illuminate the display.
See our section on Display Enhancement to learn more.
With the increasing use of displays and user interfaces in commercial and consumer applications, there has also been a rapid rise in the demand for solutions in outdoor applications. The advancements in high-performance LEDs have made it easier and more feasible to enhance the brightness of displays compared to previous methods, however, this is just a small aspect of a comprehensive solution.
When developing an outdoor display solution, it is crucial to account for ambient temperature variations and unwanted sources of heat. IR heat from the sun, heat generated from other devices in the product can greatly affect the reliability of a display. The long-term effects of UV light on materials should also be taken into consideration. Strategies for actively or passively dissipating heat from the LCD and the enclosure need to be addressed. Opting for lighter colors and backgrounds in the applications will enhance contrast, thereby improving visibility performance.
Additionally, considering the geographical locations where the device will be utilized and accounting for the sun’s position throughout the year are crucial factors to consider when designing an outdoor display solution.
Collaborating with an experienced partner is crucial for achieving reliable and successful results.
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