Applications requiring LCDs which need a fast response time at temperatures down to -40C will certainly benefit from a new range of low-cost clear screen heaters.
Applications requiring LCDs which need a fast response time at temperatures down to -40C will certainly benefit from a new range of low-cost clear screen heaters. Instead of taking the usual 2 to 3s to refresh at -20C, the addition of the clear screen heater will improve response time to 0.3 to 0.5s. Made from very thin polyester with an ITO coating, the screen is only 0.3mm thick and is suited to 5-12V operation, making it ideal for military and automotive use.

Easily fitted between the glass and the backlight with a fitted adhesive strip, the clear screen heaters provide exceptional clarity.

Interconnect leads can be customised for any size or shape.

Sizes are up to a maximum screen size of 6in.

Prices start at US $2 for a 16 x 2 alphanumeric display, in addition to a small tooling cost.

Suited to small graphic LCDs, the clear screen heaters are equally at home at the other end of the temperature scale, operating reliably up to 100C.