Mitsubishi Electric Launches 5-inch WVGA Color TFT LCD Module

Brightest module of its kind on the market enables multiple outdoor applications

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today the launch of its new 5.0-inch, WVGA color TFT LCD module. This industrial-use model is suitable for outdoor applications such as portable terminals, and features industry-leading high brightness, a super wide viewing angle and slim, lightweight dimensions. Sales of the module begin on April 28, 2011 through the following Mitsubishi Electric sales sites: http://www.MitsubishiElectric.com/bu/tft_lcd/network/index.html.

Mitsubishi Electric's AA050MG01 model features a luminance of 800cd/m², making it the brightest 5.0-inch WVGA color TFT LCD module on the market.

In recent years, TFT LCD modules have come to be widely used in various applications. Demand for high brightness 5.0-inch-class color TFT LCD modules has increased due to the proliferation of portable terminals that require high brightness LCD screens for good visibility even in bright, outdoor environments. Mitsubishi Electric's AA050MG01 is ideal for use both outdoors and indoors, such as warehouse and store inventory control.

Summary of Sale
Product	Model	Luminance (cd/m^2)	Shipment date	Production
5.0-inch WVGA TFT LCD Module	AA050MG01	800	April 28	3,000 pcs / month

Product Features

1) Industry-leading high brightness on 5.0-inch screen ensures high visibility outdoors

- At a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, a luminance of 800cd/m² achieves industry-leading high brightness on a 5.0-inch color TFT-LCD module. (As of April 18, 2011, according to data collected by Mitsubishi Electric)

- Excellent visibility in bright, outdoor environments.

2) Super wide viewing angle and contrast ratio

- 170-degree (horizontal/vertical) super wide viewing angle is among the widest in the industry.

- Clear display enabled by 900:1 high contrast ratio (front).

3) Slim, lightweight dimensions measuring less than 4mm

- Improved backlight structure design enables 3.9mm-thick device to emit a luminance of 800cd/m².

- Lightweight module mass of 80 g.

4) Environmentally conscious components

- Fully compliant with the European Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) directive.

- Completely mercury-free.

About Mitsubishi Electric

With over 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 3,353.2 billion yen (US$ 36.1 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information visit: http://www.MitsubishiElectric.com

*At an exchange rate of 93 yen to the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2010