Fremont, CA – October 5, 2008 – Reach Technology Inc. (www.reachtech.com) released Version 2.6 firmware with major feature upgrades for its SLCDx display controllers. New features include graphic animation, downloadable fonts, 16 bit color, and insystem firmware upgrades. Reach provides continuous product enhancements to maintain its lead as the fastest, most flexible intelligent display product available on the market. This new upgrade makes it easier than ever to incorporate a color touch screen into embedded products.
“As color touchscreen technology becomes more popular, Reach is committed to provide solutions to our customers that meet the everyday challenge of incorporating this technology,” said Jonathan More, president of Reach. “With the release of Version 2.6, our customers have greater capabilities to design their applications, given the demanding constraints of cost and time of today’s markets. With 16 bit color and animation, customers can design and display vibrant pictures and dynamic graphics that are appealing to the eye.”
“OEMs choose Reach SLCD controllers in their embedded products because they’re a cost efficient way to dramatically improve product appeal and performance,” said More. “These new features represent a significant leap forward in performance and capability.”
Pricing and Availability
The firmware upgrade is free for SLCDx customers and is available immediately. Download product manuals describing the new features.
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October 5, 2008 @ 6:07 pm
New Reach Technology product harnesses cost-effective 4.3-inch LCD to create ready-to-deploy module complete with controller board, LCD, and touch screen
Reach Technology, 4.3-inch module, front view
Fremont, CA April 1, 2008 — Reach Technology Inc. (www.reachtech.com), today announced a new 4.3-inch display module that allows customers to take advantage of competitive pricing for a popular LCD size being used by top portable gaming systems, GPS navigation, and other hand-held devices.
Reach Technology’s 4.3-inch module comes complete with an SLCD controller board (the SLCD43, developed to match the LCD form factor), LCD, and touch screen. Reach’s display module technology and simple-to-use programming tools make GUI interface and integration easy. This helps customers reduce time-to-market and development costs. The company is currently shipping these units in small quantities and will have full production by the beginning of May.
The 4.3-inch LCD is an ideal size for a broad range of control surfaces, from 2U panel mount equipment to portable devices. The slim and solid design offers a wide viewing angle in all directions and a high bright option makes it easy to read outdoors. These displays are used in popular products such as the Garmin GPS which assures wide availability and low cost.
Reach Technology, 4.3-inch module, back view (SLCD43 controller board)
Reach Technology, 4.3-inch module, bottom viewReach Technology 4.3-inch module, side view
“We offer a low-risk option for embedded engineers to include 4.3-inch color touch control surfaces in their products,” said Jonathan More, president for Reach Technology. “Our low-cost development kit contains everything an embedded engineer needs to get a color touch interface up and running in a matter of days.”
The 4.3-inch development kits will be offered at a reduced rate at the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, California on April 15-17, 2008. Reach Technology will be exhibiting in booth 947. Get additional information on all Reach development kits.
Module specifications
The display resolution is 480×272 pixels (WQVGA) with a luminance of 350cd/m2, contrast ratio of 400:1, and uniform viewing angle of 130 degrees. The module has a low profile depth of 10.5mm, and offers convenient mounting holes. Power is either 5V or 3.3V and both serial and USB interfaces are supplied. For pricing and availability, contact sales by calling (510) 770-1417.
About Reach Technology
Reach Technology helps manufacturers who must add color touch control surfaces to their products lower development costs, reduce risk, and speed time-tomarket, while insulating them from changes in LCD availability, technology and format. Find out more at www.reachtech.com.
Contact:
Sarah Harrington, Director Marketing
Reach Technology
503-274-7335
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April 1, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
Fremont, CA – December 12, 2007 – Reach Technology Inc. (www.reachtech.com) today announced that their Serial LCD (SLCD) Controller will have the capabilities to control four new LCD display sizes. The new options are the 4.3” Wide VGA (480 x 272), 6.5” VGA (640 x480), 7” Wide VGA (800 x 480), and 10.4” VGA (640×480).
Reach Technology, SLCD controller board, front view
Reach is committed to expanding its capabilities to maintain its lead as the fastest, most flexible intelligent display production on the market. These new options will create a greater range of LCDs sizes that will allow customers to development and design-in a LCDs that meet their requirements.
Reach Technology will be exhibiting at the Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference and Exhibition in Anaheim, California (booth#346) Jan 29 -31,2008.
Reach Technology, SLCD controller board, back view
Pricing and Availability
Please contact Reach Sales at (510) 770-1417 to discuss pricing and availability.
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December 12, 2007 @ 2:22 pm
