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  • 1.1 Product Features
  • 1.2 Overview
  • 1.3 General Information
  • 2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25 ± 2 °C)
  • 2.2 Environment Requirement (Based on CSOT Module MT3151A05-1)
  • 2.3 Absolute ratings of Environment (Open Cell)
  • 3.1 Open cell Power Consumption (TA = 25 ± 2 °C)
  • 3.2 LVDS Characteristics
  • 4.1 Interface pin assignment
  • 4.2 Block Diagram of Interface
  • 4.3 LVDS Interface
  • 4.3.1 VESA Format (SELLVDS = L or Open)
  • 4.3.2 JEIDA Format (SELLVDS = H)
  • 4.4 Pattern FOR Vcom Adjustment
  • 5.1 Timing Table (DE Only Mode)
  • 5.2 Power On/Off Sequence
  • 6.1 Measurement Conditions
  • 6.2 Optical Specifications
  • 7.1 Mechanical Specification
  • 7.2 Packing
  • 7.2.1 Packing Specifications
  • 7.2.2 Packing Method
  • 8.1 Open Cell Label
  • 8.2 Carton Label
  • 8.3 Pallet Label
  • 9.1 Assembly and Handling Precautions
  • 9.2 Safety Precautions

ST3151A05-1 Product Specification The copyright belongs to Shenzhen China Star 1 / 21 Ver. 1.1 Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. Any unauthorized use is prohibited. MODEL: ST3151A05-1 Ver. 1.1 Date: 25.Jun.2012 Customer’s Approval CSOT Signature Date Approved By Product Director Name: Richard Lung Signature: Date Reviewed By PM Manager Name: Aaron Tu Signature: Date Reviewed By Project Leader Name: Richard Lung Signature: Date Reviewed By PM Name: Teng Ma Signature: Date

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ST3151A05-1 Product Specification The copyright belongs to Shenzhen China Star 4 / 21 Ver. 1.1 Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. Any unauthorized use is prohibited. 1. General Description

1.1 Product Features

  • HD Resolution (1366 x 768) - High Contrast Ratio: 3 000:1 - Fast Response Time - Ultra Wide Viewing Angle: 178 ° (H)/178° (V) (CR  10) - DE (Data Enable) Mode - LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling ) Interface

1.2 Overview

ST3151A05-1 is a diagonal 31.5” color active matrix LCD open cell with 1ch-LVDS interface. This open cell is a transmissive type display operating in the normally black mode. It supports 1366 x 768 HD resolution and can display up to 16.7M colors (8-bit). Each pixel is divided into Red, Green and Blue sub-pixels which are arranged in horizontal stripe. There is no backlight built-in. This open cell dedicates for LCD TV products and provides excellent performance which includes high transmittance, ultra wide viewing angle and high color depth. CSOT open cell comply with ROHS for identification.

1.3 General Information

Item Specification Unit Note Active Area 697.685 (H) x 392.256 (V) mm Cell Size 715.035 (H) x 410.570 (V) x 1.900 (D) mm Driving Scheme a-Si TFT Active Matrix - Number of Pixels 1366 x 768 pixel Pixel Pitch (Sub Pixel) 0.17025 (H) x 0.51075 (V) mm Pixel Arrangement RGB Horizontal Stripe - Display Colors 16.7 M color 8-bit Display Mode Transmissive Mode, Normally Black - Glass thickness (Array / CF ) 0.7 / 0.7 mm Color Chromaticity R = 0.607, 0.329 G = 0.329, 0.613 B = 0.159, 0.064 W = 0.280, 0.290 Typical value measured at CSOT’s module: MT3151A05-1 Contrast Ratio 3000:1 (Typ.) Cell Transmittance 7.16% (Typ.) % View Angle (CR>10) + 89 / - 89 (H), + 89 / - 89 (V) (Typ.) Polarizer (CF side) Low Haze 2% Polarizer (TFT side) Hard Coating (3H)

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2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25 ± 2 °C)

The followings are maximum values which, if exceeded, may cause damage to the unit. Item Symbol Value Unit Min. Max. Power Supply V oltage V CC - 0.3 13.5 V Input Signal V oltage V IN - 0.3 3.6 V

2.2 Environment Requirement (Based on CSOT Module MT3151A05-1)

(1) Temperature and relative humidity range are shown as below. (a) 90%RH maximum (TA < 39 ºC). (b) Wet-bulb temperature should be 39 º C maximum (TA > 39 ºC). (c) No condensation. (2) The storage temperature is between - 20 º C to 60 ºC, and the operating ambient temperature is between 0 º C to 50 ºC. The maximum operating temperature is based on the test condition that the surface temperature of display area is less than or equal to 65 ºC with LCD module in a temperature controlled chamber alone. Thermal management should be considered in final product design to prevent the surface temperature of display area from being over 65 ºC. The range of operating temperature may degrade in case of improper thermal management in the end product design. (3) The rating of environment is based on LCD module. Leave LCD cell alone, this environment condition can’t be guaranteed. Except LCD cell, the customer has to consider the ability of other parts of LCD module and LCD module process.

2.3 Absolute ratings of Environment (Open Cell)

When storing open cell as spares for a long time, please follow the precaution instructions: (1) Do not store the module in high temperature and high humidity for a long time. It is highly recommended to store the module with temperature from 20 ºC to 30 º C in normal humidity (50 ± 10%RH) with shipping package. (2) The open cell should be keep within one month shelf life -20 -40 100 Relative Humidity (%RH) Temperature (ºC) Operating Range Storage Range 39 º C, 90%

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3.1 Open cell Power Consumption (TA = 25 ± 2 °C)

Min. Typ. Max. Power Supply V oltage V CC 10.8 12.0 13.2 V (1) Rush Current IRUSH - - 3 A (2) Power Supply Current White Pattern ICC - 0.19 0.24 A (3) Vertical Stripe ICC - 0.28 0.36 A Black Pattern ICC - 0.16 0.20 A Note: (1) The ripple voltage should be controlled less than 10% of VCC . (2) Measurement condition: V CC rising time = 470 μs. Fig. 3.1 VCC rising time condition (3) Measurement condition: VCC = 12 V , Ta = 25 ± 2 ºC, F = 60 Hz . The test patterns are shown as below. A . White Pattern B. Vertical Stripe Pattern C . Black Pattern Fig. 3.2 Test patterns GND V CC V CC x 0.1 V CC x 0.9 470 μs

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3.2 LVDS Characteristics

Min. Typ. Max . LVDS Interface Differential Input High Threshold V oltage V TH + 100 - - mV (1) Differential Input Low Threshold V oltage V TL - - - 100 mV Common Input V oltage V CM 1.0 1.2 1.4 V Differential Input V oltage |VID| 100 - 600 mV Terminating Resistor R T - 100 - ohm CMOS Interface Input High Threshold V oltage V IH 2.7 - 3.3 V Input Low Threshold V oltage V IL 0 - 0.6 V Note: (1) The LVDS input signal has been defined as follows: Fig. 3.3 LVDS input signal V TH V TL |VID| V CM GND GND

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4.1 Interface pin assignment

CN1: 300B30-0000RA-M4 (STARCONN) or equivalent (see Note (1)) Pin No. Symbol Description Note

1 V CC Power Supply ,+ 12 V DC Regulated

2 V CC Power Supply ,+ 12 V DC Regulated

3 V CC Power Supply ,+ 12 V DC Regulated

4 V CC Power Supply ,+ 12 V DC Regulated

5 GND Ground

6 GND Ground

7 GND Ground

8 GND Ground

9 LVDS SEL LVDS Data Format Selection (2)

10 NC For CSOT U sers Only

11 GND Ground

12 LV 1N0 1st Channel LVDS Data Input (0-)

13 LV 1P0 1st Channel LVDS Data Input (0+)

14 GND Ground

15 LV 1N1 1st Channel LVDS Data Input (1-)

16 LV1P1 1st Channel LVDS Data Input (1+)

17 GND Ground

18 LV 1N2 1st Channel LVDS Data Input (2-)

19 LV 1P2 1st Channel LVDS Data Input (2+)

20 GND Ground

21 LVCK1N 1st Channel LVDS Clock Input (-)

22 LVCK1P 1st Channel LVDS Clock Input (+)

23 GND Ground

24 LV 1N3 1st Channel LVDS Data Input (3-)

25 LV 1P3 1st Channel LVDS Data Input (3+)

26 GND Ground

27 NC For CSOT U sers Only (3)

28 NC For CSOT U sers Only (3)

29 NC For CSOT U sers Only (3)

30 GND Ground

ST3151A05-1 Product Specification The copyright belongs to Shenzhen China Star 9 / 21 Ver. 1.1 Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. Any unauthorized use is prohibited. Note: (1) The direction of pin assignment is shown as below: Fig. 4.1 LVDS direction sketch map (2) High: connect to +3.3 V → JEIDA format; Low: connect to GND or Open → VESA format. (3) For CSOT internal only, please let it open.

4.2 Block Diagram of Interface

Attention: (1) This open cell uses a 100 ohm s (Ω) resistor between positive and negative lines of each receiver input. (2) LVDS cable impedance shall be 50 ohms per signal line or about 100 ohms per twist-pair line respectively.

4.3 LVDS Interface

4.3.1 VESA Format (SELLVDS = L or Open)

# 1 # 30 # 1 # 30 CN1 CN1 Connector Timing Controller LV CK1P LV1N3 LV1 P1 LV1N2 LV1N0 LV1P0 LV1N1 LV1 P2 LV CK1N LV1 P3 100Ω 100Ω 100Ω 100Ω 100Ω

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4.3.2 JEIDA Format (SELLVDS = H)

4.4 Pattern FOR Vcom Adjustment

+ - + - - + - + - + - + + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + + - + - + - + - - + - + - + - + + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + + - + - + - + - - + - + - + - + + - + - + - + - - + - + - + - + + - + - B3 B2 G7 G6 G5 G4 G3 RSVD B1 B0 G1 G0 R1 R0 DE VS HS B7 B6 B5 B4 G2 R7 R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 LVCK1 N/ LVCK1 P LV1N0/ LV1P0 LV1N1/ LV1P1 LV1N2/ LV1P2 LV1N3/ LV1P3 Frame N Frame N+1

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5.1 Timing Table (DE Only Mode)

Signal Item Symbol Min. Typ. Max . Unit Note LVDS Clock Frequency Fclk (= 1 / Tclk) 50.0 75.4 85.0 MHz Vertical Term Frame Rate F 47 60 63 Hz Vertical Frequency Fv 47.0 48.4 60.9 KHz Total T v 784 806 1015 T h T v = Tvd + Tvb Display T vd 768 Blank T vb 16 38 247 T h Horizontal Term Total T h 1460 1560 2000 T clk T h = Thd + Thb Display T hd 1366 Blank T hb 94 194 634 T clk Attention: (1) The TFT LCD Open cell is operated in DE only mode, H sync and V sync input signal have no effect on normal operation. Fig. 5.1 Interface signal timing diagram T vd T vb T v T h DE T hb Valid Display Data Tclk DCLK T hd DE DA TA

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5.2 Power On/Off Sequence

To prevent a latch-up or DC operation of the Open cell, the power on/off sequence should be as the diagram below. Parameter Values Unit Min. Typ. Max. T1 0.5 - 10.0 ms T2 0 - 50 ms T3 0 - 50 ms T4 1000 - - ms T5 500 - - ms T6 100 - - ms Attention: (1) The supply voltage of the external system for the open cell input should follow the definition of VCC . (2) When the customer’s backlight turns on before the LCD operation or the LCD turns off before the backlight turns off, the display may momentarily become abnormal screen. (3) In case that VCC is in off level, please keep the level of input signals on the low or high impedance. If T2 < 0, that may cause electrical overstress. (4) T4 should be measured after the module has been fully discharged between power off and on period. (5) Interface signal shall not be kept at high impedance when the power is on. 50%

0.1 VCC

50% 0 V 0 V

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6.1 Measurement Conditions

The table below is the test condition of optical measurement. Item Symbol Value Unit Ambient Temperature T A 25  2 º C Ambient Humidity H A 50  10 % RH Supply V oltage V CC 12 V Driving Signal Refer to the typical value in Chapter 3: Electrical Specification Vertical Refresh Rate FR 60 Hz To avoid abrupt temperature change during optical measurement, it’s suggested to warm up the LCD module more than 45 minutes after lighting the backlight and in the windless environment. To measure the LCD cell, it is suggested to set up the standard measurement system as Fig. 6.1. The measuring area S should contain at least 500 pixels of the LCD cell as illustrated in Fig.6.2 (A means the area allocated to one pixel). In this model, for example, the minimum measuring distance Z is 370 mm when  is 2 degree. Hence, 500 mm is the typical measuring distance. This measuring condition is referred to 301-2H of VESA FPDM 2.0 about viewing distance, angle, and angular field of view definition. Fig. 6.1 The standard set-up system of measurement Fig. 6.2 The area S contains at least 500 pixels to be measured r S = πr² For Square Z Z ≥ 500pixels N means the actual number of the pixels in the area S. N = S A

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6.2 Optical Specifications

The table below of optical characteristics is measured by MINOLTA CS2000, MINOLTA CA 310, ELDIM OPTI Scope-SA and ELDIM EZ Contrast in dark room. Item Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Note Static Contrast Ratio CR H = 0, V = 0 Normal direction at center point with CSOT’s module: MT3151A05-1 Response Time T L - 6.5 - ms (3) Center Transmittance T% - 7.16 - % (2) (4) Color Chromaticity (CIE1931) Red R X Typ. - 0.03 0.607 Typ. + 0.03 (2) (5) R Y 0.329 - Green G X 0.329 - G Y 0.613 - Blue B X 0.159 - B Y 0.064 - White W X 0.280 - W Y 0.290 - Color Gamut CG - 62 - % NTSC Viewing Angle Horizontal H+ CR  10 80 89 - Deg. (6) H- 80 89 - Vertical V+ 80 89 - V- 80 89 - Note: (1) Definition of static contrast ratio (CR ): It’s necessary to switch off all the dynamic and dimming function when measuring the static contrast ratio. Static Contrast Ratio (CR ) = CR -W is the luminance measured by LMD (light-measuring device) at the center point of the LCD module with full-screen displaying white. The standard setup of measurement is illustrated in Fig. 6.3; CR -D is the luminance measured by LMD at the center point of the LCD module with full-screen displaying black. The LMD in this item is CS2000. (2) The LMD in the item could be a spectroradiometer such as (KONICA MINOLTA) CS2000, CS1000(TOPCON), SR-UL2 or the same level spectroradiometer. Other display color analyzer (KONICA MINOLTA) CA210, CA310 or (TOPCON) BM -7 could be involved after being calibrated with a spectroradiometer on each stage of a product. CR -W CR -D

ST3151A05-1 Product Specification The copyright belongs to Shenzhen China Star 15 / 21 Ver. 1.1 Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. Any unauthorized use is prohibited. Fig. 6.3 The standard setup of CR measurement (3) Response time TL is defined as the average transition time in the response time matrix. The table below is the response time matrix in which each element tX to Y is the transition time from luminance ratio X to Y . X and Y are two different luminance ratios among 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% luminance. The transition time tX to Y is defined as the time taken from 10% to 90% of the luminance difference between X and Y (X < Y) as illustrated in Fig.6.4. When X > Y, the definition of tX to Y is the time taken from 90% to 10% of the luminance difference between X and Y. The response time is optimized on refresh rate Fr = 60Hz. Measured Transition Time Luminance Ratio of Previous Frame Luminance Ratio of Current Frame 0% t25% to 0% t50% to 0% t75% to 0% t100% to 0% 25% t0% to 25% t50% to 25% t75% to 25% t100% to 25% 50% t0% to 50% t25% to 50% t75% to 50% t100% to 50% 75% t0% to 75% t25% to 75% t50% to 75% t100% to 75% 100% t0% to 100% t25% to 100% t50% to 100% t75% to 100% tX to Y means the transition time from luminance ratio X to Y. Fig. 6.4 The definition of tX to Y All the transition time is measured at the center point of the LCD module by ELDIM OPTI Scope-SA . 100% 90% 10% Time Luminance Brighter state Darker state tX to Y 100% Brighter State 10% Time Luminance Darker State Black & White LCD Module LMD 90%

ST3151A05-1 Product Specification The copyright belongs to Shenzhen China Star 16 / 21 Ver. 1.1 Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. Any unauthorized use is prohibited. (4) Definition of center Transmittance (T% ): The transmittance is measured with full white pattern (Gray 255) Static Contrast Ratio (CR ) = (5) Definition of color chromaticity: Each chromaticity coordinates (x, y) are measured in CIE1931 color space when full-screen displaying primary color R, G, B and white. The color gamut is defined as the fraction in percent of the area of the triangle bounded by R, G, B coordinates and the area is defined by NTSC 1953 color standard in the CIE color space. Chromaticity coordinates are measured by CS2000 and the standard setup of measurement is shown in Fig. 6.5. Fig. 6.5 The standard setup of color chromaticity measurement (6) Definition of viewing angle coordinate system (H , V ): The contrast ratio is measured at the center point of the LCD module. The viewing angles are defined at the angle that the contrast ratio is larger than 10 at four directions relative to the perpendicular direction of the LCD module (two vertical angles: up V+ and down V-; and two horizontal angles: right H+ and left H-) as illustrated in Fig. 6.6. The contrast ratio is measured by ELDIM EZ Contrast. Fig. 6.6 Viewing angle coordination system Colors LCD Module LMD H+ H- V- V+ Z Y X Luminance of Backlight Luminance of LCD module

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7.1 Mechanical Specification

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7.2 Packing

7.2.1 Packing Specifications

Quantity Dimension (mm ) Weight (kg) Packing Box 24 pcs / box 945.00 (L) x 634.00 (W) x 269.00 (H) Net Weight: 27.80 (Max.) Gross Weight: 40.80 (Max.) Pallet 1 1290.00 (L) x 970.00 (W) x 145.00 (H) Net Weight: 23.00 Stack Layer 5 Boxes per Pallet 10 boxes / pallet Pallet after Packing 240 pcs / pallet 1290.00 (L) x 970.00 (W) x 1493.00 (H) Gross Weight: 432.00

7.2.2 Packing Method

EPE Spacer (6 pcs) Tray LCD Panel (4 pcs) 4 pcs LCD Panel/ Tray 6 pcs EPE Spacer/ Tray Stack 6 layers tray Corner Cushion (4pcs) Carton Stack 7 layers tray Stack the top layer empty tray Board-W(2 pcs) Board-L(2 pcs) Box Tape (“+”) Top Board Box Tape Carton label(4 pcs) PE Sheet Corner protector (1) Corner protector (5) PP Belt Pallet PE Film (2 layers) Corner protector (2) Pallet label (2pcs) Fig. 7.1 Packing method

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8.1 Open Cell Label

Model Name: ST3151A05-1 WC (Week Code): XX XX Year: 2010 = 10, 2011 = 11 … 2020 = 20, 2021 = 21… Week: 01, 02, 03 … Serial Number: XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

8.2 Carton Label

For RoHS compliant products, CSOT will add RoHS for identification. Serial Number: XXXX XX XXXXX XX X XX Manufactured Date: Year: 2010 = 10, 2011 = 11…2020 = 20, 2021 = 21… Month: 1~9, A~C, for Jan. ~ Dec. Date: 01~31, for 1st to 31st Model Version Code: Version of product, for example: 01, 02, 11, 12… Week Year CSOT Internal Use Panel ID CSOT Internal Use Model Version Code Year, Month, Date CSOT Internal Use

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8.3 Pallet Label

Serial Number: XXX XX XXX XXXXX CSOT Internal Use Model Version Code Year, Month CSOT Internal Use Made In China Model Name:ST3151A05-1 Module Qty:240 Ver.X.X Note: Carton Qty:10

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9.1 Assembly and Handling Precautions

(1) Do not apply rough force such as bending or twisting to the open cell during assembly. (2) It is recommended to assemble or install a open cell into the user’s system in clean working areas. The dust and oil may cause electrical short or damage the polarizer. (3) Do not apply pressure or impulse to the open cell to prevent the damage to the open cell. (4) Always follow the correct power-on sequence. This can prevent the damage and latch-up to the LSI chips. (5) Do not plug in or pull out the interface connector while the open cell is in operation. (6) Use soft dry cloth without chemicals for cleaning because the surface of polarizer is very soft and easily be scratched. (7) Moisture can easily penetrate into the open cell and may cause the damage during operation. (8) High temperature or humidity may deteriorate the performance of the open cell. Please store open cell in the specified storage conditions. (9) When ambient temperature is lower than 10 ºC, the display quality might be deteriorated. For example, the response time will become slow.

9.2 Safety Precautions

(1) If the liquid crystal material leaks from the panel, it should be kept away from the eyes or mouth. In case of contact with hands, skin or clothes, it has to be washed away thoroughly with soap. (2) After the open cell end of life, it is not harmful in case of normal operation and storage.