AUO G101EVN01.2 LCD Display

G101EVN01.2: 10.1-inch WXGA Industrial LCD with Wide-Temp Operation and AHVA Viewing

Content last revised on October 2, 2025.

Product Introduction & Key Highlights

Engineered for Visual Consistency in Demanding Environments

The AUO G101EVN01.2 is a 10.1” WXGA Color TFT-LCD Module engineered to deliver consistent visual fidelity in challenging industrial settings through its superior wide-viewing-angle technology and robust temperature range. Featuring key specifications of 1280x800 WXGA | 400 cd/m² (Typ.) | -20°C to +70°C Operating Temperature, this display provides excellent off-axis clarity and reliable performance in harsh environments. Its wide operating temperature range and anti-glare surface make it a strong candidate for integration into systems designed for challenging indoor or shaded outdoor conditions. For industrial HMIs requiring unerring readability from any angle across a wide temperature spectrum, the G101EVN01.2 is an engineered solution.

Key Parameter Overview

Decoding the Specifications for Environmental Resilience and Visual Performance

The G101EVN01.2's specifications are tailored for industrial applications where both optical performance and durability are critical design criteria. The combination of its viewing angle, thermal tolerance, and optical characteristics supports deployment in a variety of challenging operational scenarios.

Download the G101EVN01.2 datasheet for detailed specifications and performance curves.

Application Scenarios & Value

System-Level Benefits in Industrial HMI and Portable Instrumentation

The AUO G101EVN01.2 is a strong fit for applications where visual information must be clearly and accurately conveyed under varying conditions. Its core strengths translate directly into system-level reliability and usability. What is the primary benefit of its AHVA technology? Consistent image clarity across ultra-wide 178° viewing angles.

Consider an industrial control panel on a manufacturing floor. Operators of varying heights may need to view the screen from different stances, often at a significant angle. A conventional TN display would exhibit color shifting and loss of contrast, potentially leading to misinterpretation of critical process data. The G101EVN01.2's AHVA technology, which functions similarly to In-Plane Switching (IPS), maintains color and brightness integrity across its entire 89/89/89/89-degree viewing cone. This is like looking at a printed photograph—the image remains true regardless of the viewing angle, reducing operator error and improving efficiency in any Human-Machine Interface (HMI).

Furthermore, its wide operating temperature range of -20°C to +70°C allows for deployment in unheated warehouses, factory environments with significant process heat, or enclosed vehicle cabins. This thermal robustness can simplify the end-product's design by reducing or eliminating the need for dedicated heating or cooling components for the display, thereby lowering system cost and complexity. While this model is well-suited for a variety of applications, for systems requiring similar performance in a slightly different feature set, the related G101EVN01.0 may also be considered.

Application Vignette

Case Study: Enhancing Readability and Reliability in a Forklift Control Terminal

The Challenge: A control terminal mounted in a forklift cabin faces a multitude of environmental and usability challenges. The display must be clearly readable to the operator whether they are seated, standing, or glancing from the side. The terminal is subjected to a wide temperature spectrum, from a cold loading bay in winter (-10°C) to a hot, enclosed cabin in the summer (+40°C). Additionally, variable overhead lighting in the warehouse can create distracting reflections on the display surface.

The Solution with G101EVN01.2: Integrating the G101EVN01.2 directly addresses these challenges. Its AHVA technology provides the operator with a consistent and accurate view of inventory data, machine status, and safety warnings, regardless of their position relative to the screen. The wide operating temperature ensures the terminal powers on and functions reliably without requiring a pre-heater or specialized cooling. The panel’s anti-glare surface treatment minimizes reflections from warehouse lights, reducing eye strain and improving focus.

System-Level Benefit: The deployment of the G101EVN01.2 results in a more ergonomic and reliable forklift terminal. This translates to tangible benefits: faster and more accurate operator inputs, a reduction in costly operational errors, and increased system uptime due to the display's inherent environmental robustness. This demonstrates how component selection directly impacts overall equipment effectiveness in industrial automation environments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Engineering Questions on Integration and Performance Limits

How does the AHVA technology in the G101EVN01.2 benefit an industrial HMI application compared to standard TN panels?
AHVA (Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle) technology provides exceptionally wide viewing angles of 89 degrees in all directions without the color inversion or significant contrast degradation common to TN (Twisted Nematic) panels. For an HMI, this means multiple operators can view the screen simultaneously from different positions, or a single operator can view it from an off-axis angle, and all will see the same accurate colors and data. This is crucial for applications where misinterpreting a color-coded warning or status could have operational consequences.

What is the practical impact of the -20°C to +70°C operating temperature range on system design?
This wide temperature range allows the display to be designed into products intended for use in environments without climate control. It eliminates the need for external heating elements for cold-start reliability down to -20°C and reduces the thermal management burden in environments up to +70°C. This leads to a less complex, more reliable, and potentially lower-cost final product design.

Does the G101EVN01.2 include an integrated LED driver?
Yes, the module includes an integrated WLED backlight driver. This simplifies the system's electrical design, as engineers do not need to source and integrate a separate constant-current driver for the backlight. It reduces the bill of materials (BOM), saves board space, and can shorten the design cycle.

Is the 400-nit brightness sufficient for outdoor applications?
With a typical brightness of 400 cd/m² and an anti-glare surface, the G101EVN01.2 is well-suited for indoor industrial settings and shaded outdoor environments. It is not designed for direct, full-sunlight readability, which typically requires brightness levels of 1000 nits or more. It provides excellent clarity in environments where direct solar radiation is not a primary factor.

Strategic Component Selection for Modern Industrial Systems

Selecting a display like the AUO G101EVN01.2 is a strategic decision that goes beyond meeting basic resolution and size requirements. By integrating a panel with inherent environmental resilience and superior optical performance, engineering teams can create end-products that are more reliable, user-friendly, and competitive. This focus on component-level quality is foundational to building robust systems that deliver long-term value in the field.