DENSITRON DISPLAYS E-Paper Presentation 2013

Board of Directors Grahame Falconer

CEO, 7 years

Tim Pearson

FD, 19 years

Greg Hayes

MD USA, 8 years

Jan Holmstrom

Chairman 3 years

Richard Lane Non Exec John Farrell Non Exec

Our Business Model Densitron’s vision is…

“To be the number one global custom and semi-custom electronic display solution provider” Standard Custom Total solution

Industrial Marketplace

Business Strategy

• • • • • • • • Customised display solutions Market orientation – mid size OEM's Far Eastern Sourcing Adaptable to technology Industrial marketplace focus Supplier relationship management Global approach with local support Brand awareness

Our Market

Defence Medical Transportation Automotive Factory Automation Instrumentation Communication Kiosk

A wide range of displays and services to meet your specific mechanical and optical requirements

Densitron’s Engineering Design Service (EDS): Tailored and Bespoke Display Solutions for Your Application

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TFT:

Industrial, Sunlight Readable, Rugged, UART/MPU I/F, Multi-touch OLED: PMOLED, Alphanumeric OLED, AMOLED

Monochrome:

Negative & Positive modes

E-Paper & Support electronics Reflective TFT Alphanumeric Electro Luminescent Touch Screens:

Optical Bonding Service & Standard Edged Bonding with 3M Adhesive Gasket

Semi & Full Custom Modules Proprietary Evaluation Kits

DET Industrial TFT Displays

• Up-to 1000cd brightness • High Contrast – crisp image • 4.3”, 5.7”, 7”, 8” and 10.1” • TTL or LVDS interface • Timing-Controller • DC/DC circuit enabling single voltage supply We offer a wide range of TFT accessories, such as driving cards, and touchscreen + controller

DET Industrial TFT with Multi-Touch PCT

These TFT modules are supplied with PCTs already bonded

• 7” and 10.1”, with other sizes available soon.

• Optical or adhesive gasket bonding options • Multi-touch PCT technology • Increased impact resistance and outdoor readability (with optical bonding) • TTL or LVDS Display interface • Up-to 900cd brightness • I2C or USB interface available on PCT controller We also offer a wide range of accessories, such as AD boards (VGA or DVI), LED driver cards and cover lenses as well as various surface treatment options like anti-reflective and anti-glare.

Sunlight Readable TFT Displays

Exceptional Image Quality & Power Efficiency

The new Sunlight Readable TFT display range adopts innovative technologies to deliver outstanding image quality and power efficiency.

The modules are capable of maintaining the same bright whiteness in both reflective and transmissive modes, assuring clear display of text and graphics in different environmental conditions.

• • • • Common Interface permits interchangeability of different sizes All models for industrial devices are designed to offer a wide operating temperature range Long-term Supply Guarantee is offered to cater for the requirements of industrial devices Touch Screen Options are available

Proprietary Plug & Play TFT Evaluation Kits

• • • • • Specifically designed to allow users to get up and running with their prototyping process quickly and with minimal fuss.

Support LVDS/TTL interface and panel resolution of up to SXGA(1280X1024) @ 60Hz, and offer interface options of analogue RGB (0.7Vp-p) and digital DVI-D. Composite video input option is also available.

Compatible with various video standards, including NTSC, PAL and SECAM.

Come with a video decoder that has a 3D comb filter to produce sharp and vivid images.

Also included are a Digital OSD control with Keypad/IR functionality, inverters/LED drivers, display connectors, backlight connectors, cables and interface boards.

Passive Matrix OLED (PMOLED)

The advantages of using OLED

• Good visibility from long distance • Wide viewing angle • Thickness down to 1.8 mm & small dot pitch size • High colour saturation, high contrast & high speed • Low Power Consumption • Operates effectively under very low temperatures

Proprietary Plug & Play OLED Evaluation Kits

• • DUO (Densitron USB OLED) kit is hot pluggable and does not require extra cables or power supply to run, allowing users to be up and running in minutes.

Driving OLED displays from the USB port of a PC.

• • The kit consists of an OLED display with transition Board, USB controller card, mini USB cable and a CD with software application and drivers.

USB Controller Card is common for all the available DUO kits.

Standard & Custom Monographic Displays Negative Mode 1U, 2U, 1/8th DIN and 1/16th DIN Displays

• • • • • The range utilizes premium materials and excellent cell gap control to accommodate high graphic content in the compact modules.

Ultra Bright Colour LED Backlights The Negative Mode LCDs are available in Jade Green, Arctic White, Warm Amber*, Midnight Blue, Tangerine Orange, Ocean Blue, Sunburst Yellow.

State of the Art Chip On Glass Technology is used to offer display thickness of only 8mm (1U & 1/8th DIN)/ 6.5mm (2U)/ 4.8mm (1/16th DIN). 1U and 2U modules are also available in Positive Mode and with Touch Screen options.

With more than 25 different LCD Module formats and over 40,000 different LCD Module combinations available, Densitron have the right display for your application. If you could not find what you need from our standard range, a Full or Semi Custom LCD Module can always be tailor made for your application.

Proprietary Plug & Play MONO Evaluation Kits

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Densitron Evaluation Kit for Negative Mode MONO LCDs

Easy to use and powerful development and demonstration tool for driving ultra bright Negative Mode MONO LCD displays from the USB port of a PC.

MONO Evaluation Kit is hot pluggable and does not require extra cables or power supply to run, allowing users to be up and running in minutes.

Each kit consists of a 1RU, 2RU, 1/16th DIN or 1/8th DIN MONO display with transition Board, USB controller card, mini USB cable and a CD with software application and drivers.

USB Controller Card is common for all the available DUO kits.

Engineering Design Service

Are you looking for custom displays or to turn your design concepts into completed products?

Densitron's Engineering Design Service (EDS) offers options on customizing displays and integrating standard or custom display modules with PCBs, Plastics, Keypads and/or Touch Overlays.

• • • For customers who require end-to-end project support, Densitron’s EDS encompasses every aspect of product development and manufacture, including: User Interface and Industrial design Complete plastics design, manufacture and assembly service Prototyping, tooling, production and assembly. Throughout every stage we use the most advanced production technology and work to strict quality control systems.

E-Paper

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Retain an Image with No Power

E-Paper displays can retain contents for years without using any power but can be updated fast and easy. Sunlight readable 180° viewing angle 1.1 Mm Thickness Lightweight Good contrast ratio Monochrome Perfect for applications where power availability is limited and periodical or random update is required.

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Applications:

Shelf labelling Security Tags Advertising Boards Direction Signs Energy Meters Hospital Patient Cards Notice Boards (Meeting Room) and so much more

Pervasive Displays

Core:

Ultra-Low-Power Displays + Driving technologies

Thesis:

First mover and market leader in a growing underserved display category with significant technical, market and supply chain entry barriers

Snapshot:

    TFT and E Ink display modules Fabless EPD Provider Lux Research 2011: The world's 6th most compelling company Red Herring 2012 TOP 100 ASIA

Consumer Key Pad

Industrial Applications

Densitron & Pervasive Displays’ Focus

Industrial & Vertical Electronic Shelf Label(ESL) Retail/Signage eReader Watch/Indicators

Control PCB Pervasive Display (Display Module)

E-Paper technology

Protective Sheet RF

MCU

Battery Driver IC

Pervasive Device

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Firmware/ Software Apps

E-Ink FPL TFT Backplane

Driving the display

• • • • Frame: the process to scan from first line to last line Stage: the process to complete a screen changed by number of frames Update: change screen from old image to new image By Inverse Image, every Eink particle is moved and refreshed. It can ensure the whiteness of each pixel is consistent.

E-Paper modules

Use Cases Name/Part: Outline: Resolution: Active Area: Grey Scale: 2.7” / EM027AS011 70.42mm x 45.8mm (max) 264 x 176 / 117 dpi 57.28mm x 38.19mm

1 bit Name/Part: Outline: Resolution: Active Area: Grey Scale 2” / EG020AS012 57mm x 28.8mm (max) 200 x 96 / 111 dpi 45.8 mm x 21.98 mm 1 bit - Electronic shelf label - Pick-to-light - Reusable container - 1D/2D barcode - Medical device Name/Part: Outline: Resolution: Active Area: Grey Scale: 1.44” / EK014AS011 40.51mm x 28.80mm (max) 128 x 96 / 111 dpi 29.31 x 21.98mm

1 bit

Extension kits

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Extension board + 1.442, 2.0” or 2.7” display

Complete schematic and PCB project open source Includes break out cable Row of 2.54 mm pitch headers • Quick-start guide

Ti MSP430 Launchpad kits

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Extension board + Ti MSP430 Launchpad

Launchpad already programmed with firmware for Epaper extension board Complete SW project open source • • Complete schematic and PCB project open source Includes USB cable and quick-start guide

Adaptag Development Kit

USB EZ430 USB dongle UART AdapTag board RF AdapTag board SPI EPD ALPS Protocol

Ti and PDI Joint venture Custom RF protocol for EPD

Adaptag development kit

• • • • • TI MCU: EPD Size: RF Frequency: RF Protocol: CC430F5137 PDi 1.44”, 2” and 2.7” sub-1GHz: 433MHz Advanced Low Power Star (ALPS) Network Benefits – Starter kit to quick design RF product with active matrix e-Paper display(EPD) – Reduced development time and shortened time to market – – Complete low power protocol reduces the RF communication design cycle Open reference circuits, tool source code and design documents – Ultra low power consumption through configurable output power, flexible frame cycle and time slot of protocol

Adaptag development kit

EZ430 USB dongle (1 pce) AdapTag board (4 pcs – 1 programmed as Host and 3 as Slaves) CR2450 battery (3 pcs) MSP430 USB debug interface (excluded) 1.44” EPD (1 pce) 2” EPD (1 pce) 2.7” EPD (1 pce)

Adaptag development kit

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Sub 1GHz Pros

Better range than 2.4 GHz with the same output power Lower frequencies have better penetration through concrete and steel compared to 2.4 GHz Higher sensitivity • – –

Sub 1GHz Cons

No worldwide solution possible. Since different bands are used Duty cycle restrictions in some regions • – – –

2.4 GHz Pros

License-free operation in most countries 100% duty cycle is possible More compact antenna solution than sub 1 GHz • – – –

2.4 GHz Cons

Shorter range than sub 1 GHz solution (with the same current consumption) Consumes more power than Sub1G Very crowded and noisy

Adaptag development kit

Computer Host Management System Ethernet ARM UART CC430 Flash1/ SRAM Flash2 AdapTag Slave RF AdapTag Board EPD

E-Paper modules

Name/Part: Outline: Resolution: Active Area: Grey Scale: 4.41” / ET044AT011 98.5mm x 80.42mm (max) 400 x 300 / 113 dpi 89.60mm x 67.20mm

1 bit Use Cases -Point of sales -Signage -Logistics -Reusable container -Shop floor/manuf. - Process automation Name/Part: Outline: Resolution: Active Area: Grey Scale: 7.4” / EW074AT012 111mm x 169mm (max) 800 x 480 / 126 dpi 96.96 mm x 161.6 mm 1 bit and 3 bits

TCON + USB board

Name/Part: Outline: Resolution: Active Area: Grey Scale: 4.41” / ET044AT011 98.5mm x 80.42mm (max) 400 x 300 / 113 dpi 89.60mm x 67.20mm

1 bit • • • • Fully featured display driving solution • TCON • Display DC/DC converter • Nano-amps stand-by current Supports 1-bit display driving SPI slave interface to host system Standardized communication interface allows easy exchangeability among display sizes

Name/Part: Outline: Resolution: Active Area: Grey Scale: 7.4” / EW074AT012 111mm x 169mm (max) 800 x 480 / 126 dpi 96.96 mm x 161.6 mm 1 bit and 3 bits

E-Paper modules

E-Paper modules

Name/Part: Outline: Resolution: Active Area: 10.2” / PZ102AT011 218.30mm x 171.76mm (max) 1280 x 1024 / 160 dpi 203.2mm x 162.56mm Grey Scale: 1 bit and 3 bits Use Case - Signage - Kanban - Navigation - Instruction - User manual

IBI

Some E-Paper projects

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Bus time table

Densitron developed the TCON & GSM boards.

We also delivered and manage an image server.

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Electronic luggage tag

NFC updates Densitron delivered the PCBA and Optically bonded displays/lenses – Improves scanning rates

Thank you