Sharp LQ065T5BR02 | Robust 6.5-inch Industrial TFT LCD for Demanding Environments
The Sharp LQ065T5BR02 is an engineering-focused 6.5-inch TFT-LCD panel designed not for consumer aesthetics, but for uncompromising reliability in the environments where it matters most. It represents a class of components where operational lifespan, thermal resilience, and backward compatibility are prioritized over pixel density. For system designers and engineers working on industrial, automotive, and legacy equipment, this display is a proven workhorse built for longevity.
- Extreme Temperature Operation: With an impressive operating range of -30°C to 85°C, it ensures reliable performance from freezing warehouses to sun-baked vehicle cabins.
- Industrial-Grade Reliability: Features a long-life WLED backlight system rated for 50,000 hours, minimizing maintenance cycles and total cost of ownership.
- Seamless Legacy Integration: The standard analog RGB interface simplifies retrofitting and integration with established industrial controllers and single-board computers, eliminating the need for costly digital converters.
- Sufficient Brightness for Indoor/Cabin Use: A 400 cd/m² brightness provides clear, legible readouts for typical industrial and in-vehicle applications.
Application Scenarios & Engineering Value
The true value of the Sharp LQ065T5BR02 is revealed in its application-specific performance. It’s a component that solves distinct engineering challenges across various sectors.
- Industrial Control Panels & HMIs: In factory settings, temperature fluctuations are common. This panel’s wide thermal range guarantees stable operation, preventing display flicker or failure during critical processes. Its durability makes it ideal for machinery controls where uptime is non-negotiable.
- Agricultural & Construction Machinery: The cabins of tractors, excavators, and other heavy equipment experience extreme temperatures and vibrations. The LQ065T5BR02 is engineered to withstand these conditions, providing operators with essential telemetry and system status information without failure. Explore our guide to engineering for extremes in heavy machinery for more context.
- Legacy System Retrofits: Many long-life industrial systems rely on controllers with analog video outputs. The Sharp LQ065T5BR02 allows for direct, one-to-one replacement of aging CRT or older LCD panels, drastically reducing the engineering costs and validation time associated with a full system redesign.
Technical Deep Dive: The Engineering Behind the Reliability
Two key features define the LQ065T5BR02's suitability for tough applications: its thermal engineering and its interface technology.
Engineered for Thermal Extremes: The ability to operate reliably from -30°C to 85°C is a result of careful material selection and design in the liquid crystal fluid and internal electronics. This wide range ensures predictable performance at cold start-up and prevents degradation under sustained high heat, reducing the burden on the system's overall thermal management design. It’s a critical feature for sealed, fanless enclosures common in industrial environments.
The Strategic Advantage of an Analog Interface: While modern displays favor digital interfaces like LVDS, the analog RGB input of the Sharp LQ065T5BR02 is a deliberate choice for compatibility. This interface connects directly to a vast ecosystem of legacy and cost-effective video controllers, simplifying the signal chain and reducing potential points of failure and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Key Parameter Overview
The following table provides a quick reference for the core specifications of the LQ065T5BR02. For a comprehensive list of parameters, you can review the official documentation.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sharp |
| Model Name | LQ065T5BR02 |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 400(RGB)×234 |
| Display Technology | a-Si TFT-LCD, TN |
| Brightness | 400 cd/m² (Typ.) |
| Contrast Ratio | 300:1 (Typ.) |
| Viewing Angle | 65/65/40/65 (L/R/U/D) |
| Signal Interface | Analog RGB |
| Operating Temperature | -30 ~ 85 °C |
| Backlight | WLED, 50K hours |
Frequently Asked Questions for Engineers
1. How should our design accommodate the TN panel's viewing angles?
The specified viewing angles are typical for a robust TN panel. The optimal design practice is to orient the display directly in the primary operator's line of sight. For fixed-position HMIs, this ensures excellent legibility for critical data. It's a classic engineering trade-off: sacrificing the wider viewing angles of IPS technology for the proven durability and cost-effectiveness required in these applications.
2. Is the 400x234 resolution sufficient for a modern industrial interface?
This resolution is highly effective for its intended purpose: displaying critical data, status indicators, numerical values, and simple menu systems with clarity. It excels at presenting information that must be understood at a glance. While not suited for complex graphical overlays, its simplicity contributes to faster rendering and lower processing overhead on the host controller. For a deeper understanding of various display technologies, our ultimate guide to TFT-LCDs provides valuable insights.
If your application demands a robust, long-life display solution with excellent thermal performance and legacy system compatibility, the Sharp LQ065T5BR02 is an outstanding choice. For pricing, availability, or to discuss integration with our range of industrial LCD displays, please contact our technical team.
