SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/31/08 -- NKK Switches, the world's leading designerand manufacturer of innovative electromechanical switching devices, todayannounced the availability of its new OLED SmartSwitch and SmartDisplayhigh resolution programmable switches. These switches offer many advantagesover conventional LCD programmable switches; including higher contrast andmore brilliant pictures, 180 degree viewing angles, full colors, lowerpower consumption, faster response times and no backlighting requirements.The OLED SmartSwitch and SmartDisplay are programmable pushbutton switchesand displays that feature a programmable and changeable OLED module with65,536 colors in 16 bit mode, and 256 colors in 8 bit mode. Both devicesare capable of displaying full-motion video.
"OLEDs are still in their infancy as a switch technology, and will increaseboth longevity of display area and resolutions," said Hassan Sajadi, seniorengineer at NKK Switches. "With NKK's reputation of providing consistentlyhigh quality switches, our customers can rely on the new technology as itcontinues its adoption with our expertise."
The OLED SmartSwitch and SmartDisplay are emissive devices operated bycommands and data supplied via the SPI communications protocol. The switchis capable of 64RGB x 48 pixel resolution and the display 52RGB x 36. Thewide viewing area of the switch is 15.5mm x 11.6mm (horizontal x vertical)and the display is 12.9mm x 9.9mm (horizontal x vertical).
NKK's OLED SmartSwitch and SmartDisplay are suited for a wide variety ofapplications requiring a graphical user interface or real-time sequencing.The OLED SmartSwitch and SmartDisplay product line simplifies and improvescomplex multi-decision operations in string-dependent switching systems.Applications include audio-video broadcast workstations, industrial controlpanels, medical equipment and communications systems.
A leading designer and producer of electromechanical switches, NKK Switchesoffers one of the industry's most extensive selections of illuminated,process sealed, miniature, specialty and surface mount switches. Thecompany manufactures more than four million toggle, rocker, pushbutton,slide, rotary, DIP rotary, keypad and keylock switches. All switches aredesigned and manufactured to provide the quality and dependability that hasmade NKK the benchmark for reliability for over half a century.
NKK continues to lead the industry in responding to the needs of themarketplace with innovation, high reliability and a commitment toexcellence. The company provides environmentally safe products for itsvalued customers, including the myriad of issues that are covered under theRoHS directive. NKK maintains a complete network of qualifiedrepresentatives and distributors through the United States, Canada, Centraland South America, Europe and Asia.
Engineers who design the man-machine interface for their products rely onthe broad product line, specialized design expertise and customer supportof NKK Switches. For more information, contact NKK Switches, 7850 E.Gelding Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Phone 480/991-0942. Fax 480/998-1435.Visit the NKK Web site at www.nkkswitches.com.
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