Epson Ships 50 Millionth HTPS TFT Panel for 3LCD Projection Systems
MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5764601 TOKYO (BUSINESS WIRE) August 28,2008
Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson")(TOKYO:6724)(ISIN:JP3414750004) today announced that it recently shipped its 50
millionth high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT panel for 3LCD projection systems. Epson has maintained its position
as the industry s leading supplier of HTPS panels, the key component in 3LCD projectors, ever since becoming the first
manufacturer in the world to launch full-scale volume production of 1.3-inch VGA panels in 1994. Epson is constantly
undertaking the development of new technologies to improve the performance of 3LCD projectors, such as employing D7
process technology in its latest panel series to achieve even higher aperture ratios and offer greater brightness than
ever before, and developing a 12-bit LCD driver and hybrid driving technology. In addition, Epson is also supplying
optical compensation plates, which are a peripheral component of 3LCD projectors.
The market for data projectors continues to expand. Growth is being driven largely by a heightened demand for business
presentations and the computerization of the classroom. Due to growth in the use of high-definition players and the
steady expansion of digital high-definition TV broadcasts, there is also a growing need in the consumer market by people
who want to view images on large-screen, high-definition projectors. Epson will continue to respond to the needs of
users in these markets, utilizing proprietary cutting-edge liquid crystal and high-aperture ratio technologies to create
HTPS panels that offer unparalleled luminous efficiency, and provide bright, natural images that are easy on the eyes,
as well as being environmentally-friendly through their low power consumption.
For more information about Epson s innovative HTPS and 3LCD technologies, please see the following websites:
English: http://www.epson.jp/device/htps_e/
Japanese: http://www.epson.jp/device/htps/
http://www.3lcd.com/
About Epson
Epson is a global leader in imaging products including printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs. With
an innovative and creative culture, Epson is dedicated to exceeding the vision and expectations of customers worldwide
with products known for their superior quality, functionality, compactness and energy efficiency.
For more detailed corporate data, please visit http://www.epson.co.jp/e/company/overview.htm
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