LAS VEGAS -- Nov.
13, 2000 -- Toshiba
America Electronic Components Inc. (TAEC) today announced the expansion
of its Color Display Tube (CDT) line-up with the introduction of new
Flat Face 17- and 19-inch display tubes. Designated M41 and M46, these
new CDTs are designed to offer enhanced legibility and reduced eyestrain
due to a reduction in reflective light. The new Flat Face CDTs will
utilize a variety of Toshiba Corp.'s (Toshiba) advanced technologies
to meet the market demand for tubes that are ergonomically designed,
environmentally friendly and economically priced.
The M41 Flat Face CDT utilizes Toshiba's microfilter technology
delivering a 30 percent increase in brightness, contrast and vivid color
compared to conventional CDTs. The M41 also incorporates the Super High
Sensitivity (SHS) system requiring 25 percent less deflection power
than that of conventional standard 17-inch CDTs, making it possible
to operate at less than 75 watts (W) in monitors, as well meeting PFC
Free requirements in Europe. The design of the visual Flat Face of the
M41 offers better legibility and reduces eyestrain due to a reduction
in reflective light. With the incorporation of a new dynamic focus electron
gun, the M41 Flat Face will deliver a sharper, crisper image than with
previous CDT designs. Its Impregnated Cathode offers a longer life with
high loading capability. The M41 has a compatible base design with STD-neck
CDT.
"We saw the need to develop Flat Face tubes due to customer demand
for improved front-of-screen performance," said Mike Milostan,
senior manager, member of technical staff, Display Devices and Components
Business Unit at TAEC. "With monitors being used by people in many
different locations in both the home and office, and for extended periods
of time, ease of reading is important. Our Flat Face design gives the
illusion of looking at a piece of paper rather than a monitor, which
can be easier to read."
Toshiba's M46 Flat Face CDT, like the M41, utilizes many Toshiba advanced
technologies such as microfilter technology, Impregnated Cathodes and
the SHS system. The M46 not only incorporates the visual Flat Face but
also a deflection angle of 100 degrees allowing designers to create
products that deliver more viewable work space while using less desk
space. By incorporating these advanced technologies, Toshiba's M46 is
19 millimeters (mm) shorter than a conventional 17-inch CDT and 63mm
shorter than current 19-inch Flat Face tubes. In addition, the M46 uses
the Rectangular Cone (RAC) system, along with SHS system, to achieve
a 10 percent decrease in deflection power against the standard 17-inch
conventional tubes while still delivering sharp, crisp images on the
screen. By incorporating an Impregnated Cathode, these CDTs offer longer
life with high loading capability. Toshiba's M46 base design is compatible
with standard 19-inch tubes.
Toshiba's Flat Face
M41 is priced at a slight premium over its M41 microfilter CDT. The
M46 Flat Face is priced comparable to that of current high-end CDTs
available in the market. Samples and mass production of the M41 are
available now. Samples of the M46 are available now with mass production
scheduled next month.
About
TAEC
TAEC, recognized as one of the largest suppliers of semiconductor, electronic
component, and storage solutions, is the North American engineering,
manufacturing, marketing, and sales arm of Japan's Toshiba Semiconductor
Co. and Toshiba Display Devices and Components Co. The Toshiba Semiconductor
Co. is one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of semiconductor
products including LSIs, microprocessors and controllers, and advanced
memory products, in addition to discrete and analog peripheral components.
TAEC is also responsible for sales and marketing of other major electronic
components including liquid crystal displays, color display and picture
tubes, lithium-ion and other secondary batteries. For additional information,
please visit TAEC's Web site at http://www.toshiba.com/taec.
