Japan Display Inc. (JDI) will start mass-production of 5.0-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) TFT-LCD modules for smartphone applications this October.

JDI's LCD modules are based on technologies including low-temperature poly-silicon (LTPS) for high resolution, in-plane switching (IPS) for wide viewing angle performance, and thinner backlight design for compact size, among others.

The 5.0-inch full-HD, 443 ppi module is able to display approximately 2.3 times more information as compared to 720HD (720x1280 pixels,) a 1000:1 contrast (typical,) and a luminance of 500cd/m2. It is 1.4mm thick and has a 1.2mm frame.

JDI will demonstrate this product at FPD International 2012, held October 31 through November 2, 2012, in Yokohama, Japan.

Sharp has also started production of a similar 5-inch LCD module for smartphones. Together with JDI and LG Display, the three companies are offering Apple the 4-inch LTPS, IPS touch-panel display for the Apple's iPhone 5 smartphone.

Specifications

Display mode: Transmissive IPS
NTSC ratio: 71%
Contrast ratio: 1000:1 (typical)
Viewing angle: > 160 degrees, top/bottom and left/right (with CR>100:1)
- Screen size: 5.0-inch (12.6cm) diagonal
Number of pixels: 1080 x 1920
Resolution: 443ppi
Luminance: 500cd/m2 (typical)
Dimensions: 64.3mm (width) x 118.8mm (height) x 1.4mm (thickness)