Content last revised on November 22, 2025
NL10276BC20-18A: Industrial-Grade 10.4-inch XGA Display for Demanding HMI Applications
Introduction and Key Highlights
Engineered for Visual Clarity and Operational Extremes
The NL10276BC20-18A is a 10.4-inch a-Si TFT-LCD module engineered for industrial applications where visual performance and long-term reliability are non-negotiable. It delivers a sharp, high-contrast XGA resolution interface capable of withstanding harsh operational conditions. Its defining features are a high-brightness backlight and an exceptionally wide operating temperature range, ensuring consistent performance from factory floors to outdoor kiosks. With its robust design, this display directly addresses the need for dependable visual interfaces in environments where consumer-grade panels would fail. For industrial systems demanding resilience and clear data representation, the NL10276BC20-18A's combination of a -30 to 80°C operating range and 400-nit brightness makes it a premier choice.
Application Scenarios & Value
System-Level Benefits in Industrial Control and Instrumentation
The NL10276BC20-18A is optimized for human-machine interface (HMI) and process control systems where data must be interpreted quickly and accurately under variable conditions. Consider its deployment in a CNC milling machine controller on a factory floor. The high 900:1 contrast ratio and uniform 80-degree viewing angles ensure that critical machining parameters and schematics are legible to operators from multiple stances, reducing errors and improving workflow efficiency. What is the primary benefit of its wide temperature range? It guarantees operational integrity in unheated warehouses or sealed enclosures with significant heat buildup, eliminating the need for costly external thermal management systems. This resilience directly translates to a lower total cost of ownership and increased system uptime. For applications requiring a larger display area with similar industrial specifications, the related NL12880BC20-05D offers a 12.1-inch alternative.
Key Parameter Overview
Decoding the Specs for Industrial Integration
The technical specifications of the NL10276BC20-18A are tailored for seamless integration into robust industrial equipment. The parameters below highlight its capabilities in optical performance, physical resilience, and electrical compatibility.
| Display Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Panel Size | 10.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1024(RGB)×768, XGA |
| Display Technology | TN, Normally White, Transmissive |
| Interface | LVDS (1 ch, 6/8-bit) |
| Optical Performance | |
| Brightness | 400 cd/m² (Typ.) |
| Contrast Ratio | 900:1 (Typ.) |
| Viewing Angle | 80/80/80/80 (Typ.) (CR≥10) |
| Color Support | 262K/16.7M (40% NTSC) |
| Backlight | WLED, 70,000 Hours Lifetime |
| Mechanical & Environmental | |
| Outline Dimensions | 228(W) × 178.5(H) × 9.2(D) mm (max) |
| Weight | 380g (Typ.) |
| Operating Temperature | -30 ~ 80 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -30 ~ 80 °C |
| Vibration Resistance | 2.0G (19.6 m/s²) |
Application Vignette
Enhancing Reliability in Marine Navigation Systems
A key challenge in designing marine bridge navigation systems is ensuring screen legibility under fluctuating light conditions, from direct sunlight to overcast skies, while withstanding constant vibration and temperature swings. The NL10276BC20-18A directly meets this challenge. Its 400-nit brightness provides a strong foundation for readability, cutting through glare where lesser displays would appear washed out. More critically, its 2.0G vibration rating ensures the integrity of internal connections and components, a crucial factor for reliability at sea. The display’s wide viewing angles also allow multiple crew members to view critical chart data from different positions on the bridge, enhancing situational awareness. This combination of optical performance and mechanical durability makes it a highly reliable component for systems that demand unwavering performance, a concept further explored in our guide to engineering displays for marine environments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does the 70,000-hour backlight lifetime of the NL10276BC20-18A impact system maintenance and TCO?
The 70,000-hour rating for the WLED backlight translates to nearly 8 years of continuous 24/7 operation before reaching half-brightness. For industrial equipment with long service life requirements, this extended longevity minimizes the need for costly and disruptive maintenance cycles to replace the backlight, directly reducing the total cost of ownership and maximizing equipment availability.
What is the engineering significance of the LVDS interface on this display?
The use of a Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS Interface) is critical for maintaining signal integrity in electrically noisy industrial environments. It provides excellent noise immunity and allows for longer cable runs between the display and the system controller without signal degradation. This simplifies system architecture and enhances reliability, which is a core topic in our guide to industrial TFT-LCDs.
To further evaluate the NL10276BC20-18A for your specific design-in requirements, reviewing the detailed datasheet is the recommended next step for a comprehensive analysis of its performance characteristics.
