Mitsubishi AA104VC10 | High-Brightness Industrial TFT-LCD with 100k Hour Backlight
The Mitsubishi AA104VC10 is a 10.4-inch a-Si TFT-LCD display engineered not just to show information, but to perform reliably in demanding industrial environments where failure is not an option. It addresses the core engineering challenges of longevity, visual clarity in high ambient light, and thermal stability, making it a benchmark component for mission-critical Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and instrumentation.
- Exceptional Brightness: A 700 cd/m² luminance ensures outstanding readability, even in brightly lit factory floors or indirect sunlight.
- Industrial-Grade Longevity: Features a long-life White LED backlight system rated for 100,000 hours, drastically reducing total cost of ownership and maintenance requirements.
- Wide Operating Temperature: With a range of -20°C to +70°C, this display maintains stable performance in unconditioned indoor and outdoor environments.
- Simplified Integration: An integrated LED driver and a standard LVDS Interface streamline the design-in process, reducing external component count and engineering complexity.
Application Suitability: Where Performance Meets Reliability
The feature set of the AA104VC10 is not academic; it translates directly into superior performance in specific, challenging applications. Its value is most evident where standard displays fall short.
- Industrial Automation HMIs: On a bustling factory floor under harsh overhead lighting, the 700-nit brightness and antiglare surface ensure operators can clearly read critical process data without error. The wide operating temperature guarantees functionality next to heat-generating machinery.
- Medical Diagnostic Equipment: The stable color performance and wide viewing angles are critical for accurate data visualization on diagnostic carts and bedside monitors, where multiple viewers may need to see the screen from different positions.
- Transportation and Marine Systems: The robust construction and exceptional backlight lifetime make the Mitsubishi AA104VC10 ideal for vehicle-mounted displays and marine bridge instrumentation, where vibration and constant operation are the norms. For more on this topic, explore our guide on engineering displays for heavy machinery.
Technical Deep Dive: The Engineering Behind the Specs
Two key design choices by Mitsubishi elevate the AA104VC10 from a standard panel to a strategic component. First, the 100,000-hour backlight is a direct commitment to operational uptime. For an asset designed to run 24/7, this translates to over 11 years of continuous operation, minimizing the need for costly and disruptive maintenance cycles. Second, the combination of high brightness and an antiglare, hard-coat surface is a practical solution to a real-world problem. It provides the optical power to cut through ambient light while diffusing reflections, a critical factor for operator safety and efficiency.
Key Parameters Overview
For engineers, the numbers confirm the design's intent. Below are the critical performance specifications for the Mitsubishi AA104VC10. For a comprehensive list of all parameters, you can review the official datasheet.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 10.4 inch |
| Resolution | 640(RGB)×480 [VGA] |
| Technology | a-Si TFT-LCD |
| Brightness | 700 cd/m² (Typ.) |
| Contrast Ratio | 700:1 (Typ.) |
| Viewing Angle | 80/80/80/60 (Typ.)(CR≥10) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 ~ 70 °C |
| Backlight Lifetime | 100,000 Hours (Min.) |
| Signal Interface | LVDS (1 ch, 6-bit) |
Download the full Mitsubishi AA104VC10 datasheet here.
Engineer's FAQ
Here are answers to common questions our engineering team receives about this display.
- Q: What is the primary benefit of the built-in LED driver?A: The integrated driver simplifies your power supply design and ensures perfect compatibility between the driver and the LED backlight. This eliminates a common point of failure, reduces EMI/EMC design challenges, and accelerates your time to market by removing the need to source and validate a separate driver component.
- Q: Is a VGA (640x480) resolution sufficient for modern industrial applications?A: Absolutely. For a large percentage of industrial control, monitoring, and instrumentation tasks, clarity, reliability, and speed are more important than pixel density. VGA resolution is computationally less intensive, allowing for faster UI response from common industrial controllers. It provides excellent legibility for numerical data, status indicators, and simple schematics, which are the core of many industrial LCD displays.
If your project demands unwavering reliability and visual performance in challenging conditions, the AA104VC10 offers a proven, robust solution. To discuss your specific design requirements or to request a quote, please contact our technical team.
