PRESS RELEASE
23 January: Sharp Visual Solutions Europe today unveils its first professional display to be based on an innovative Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide (IGZO) panel. The PN-K321H is the slimmest model in its class and achieves Quad Full-HD 3840x2160 resolution for stunningly realistic image production.
"We're delighted to announce the first monitor based on the new IGZO technology developed by Sharp. Says Darren Gaffey, Product Planning and Marketing Manager, Visual Solutions, Sharp. "IGZO technology gives us the ability to deliver stunning ultra-high resolution images at brightness levels that would require significantly more power in a conventional LCD display."
IGZO is a semiconducting material that has 20-50 times higher electron mobility than amorphous silicon. The thin-film transistors embedded in each pixel are much smaller thus increasing pixel transparency. With more light able to pass through each pixel, IGZO can achieve very high image resolution and high brightness with a less powerful backlight. The PN-K321H also offers a fan-less design for quiet operation, is sleek and attractive - at just 3.5cm at the deepest part - and with 140 Pixels Per Inch (double that of HD) delivers exceptionally vivid and realistic images.
The display has broad appeal across markets where highly detailed images are needed - such as CAD, illustration, graphic design and broadcast. In addition, the resolution of the display at 3,840 x 2,160, means that information that would usually require four screens to be displayed can now be shown on the PN-K321H split into four separate areas. This capability will appeal to trading and dealing rooms and financial institutions that typically have banks of screens in operation. Other markets where ultra high definition content is needed include mining and exploration and it's anticipated that the PN-K321H will be widely deployed in this sector too.
The display includes RS-232C* and DisplayPort, for simple one-cable connectivity of 3840x2160 content.
Availability
The PN-K321H monitor will be available from Q2 2013.
*Requires bundled RS-232C conversion cable
About Sharp
Sharp Corporation is a global inventor of innovative products and core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics. As a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp offers an extensive selection of professional LCD monitors for every type of single- or multi-screen application, with dynamic, natural images rendered in faithful colours and crisp text information in display sizes up to 274 centimetres (108 inches).
Sharp Corporation employs 56,756 people across the world and recorded consolidated annual sales of 2,455,850 million yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
For further information, please visit www.sharp.eu
Please note: Sharp will be at ISE from 29th - 31st January 2013, on stand 11-F78.
