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CeBIT 2008 - Tyco Electronics Expands the Portfolio of Elo Touchsystems
Open Frame, High Performance LCD Touchmonitors

Four new touchmonitors in 20", 22", 26" and 32" deliver higher brightness with a choice of industry leading touch technologies

CeBIT, March 2008 - Tyco Electronics’ Elo TouchSystems business now combines high‑performance LCD panels with the industry’s leading touch technologies to create a new family of large‑screen, wide‑aspect open‑frame LCD touchmonitors. The 2039L, 2239L, 2639L and 3239L LCD open-frame touchmonitors ranging in size from 20" through 32" respectively are designed specifically for use in public venues, such as gaming/amusement, point-of-information kiosks, interactive digital-signage displays and retail self-service. The Elo touch technologies provide stable, durable touch options that are resistant to scratches and liquids and can be activated in a variety of ways.

Bigger and Brighter
The new large‑screen, wide‑aspect displays offer an outstanding brightness of 500nits and include a choice of the industry‑leading Elo TouchSystems touch technologies, such as IntelliTouch surface wave, surface capacitive and the innovative Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR). According to Elo TouchSystems’ Business Development Manager Frederic Thibaut, these large, bright screens give developers the ability to design applications that captivate the user’s attention. “Elo TouchSystems open‑frame touchmonitors have earned a reputation for high quality and performance,” says Thibaut. “We’re not only a world leader in touch technology, but one of the world’s largest producers of touchmonitors. And we’ve put that know‑how behind the design and manufacture of our new family of large, wide‑aspect touchmonitors. Our APR and IntelliTouch touch technologies offer optimal light transmission to the user – up to 92 percent. For example,” Thibaut adds, “our new 2039L 20inch touchmonitor furnishes a 178 x 178‑degree wide viewing angle and 500nits typical brightness.”

Designed for Touch
Thibaut also explains that Elo designs and manufactures open‑frame touchmonitors for the specific demands of public venues. “In addition, Elo touchmonitors are designed for touch from the ground up. It's not added as an afterthought” he confirms. The new family of open‑frame touchmonitors benefits from a comprehensive range of features, including analogue and digital interfaces, multi‑lingual on‑screen display (OSD), flexible mounting options and worldwide compliance. The open‑frame chassis features an integrated, precision mini‑bezel with a watertight seal.
A Migratory Path
By including a choice of touch technologies within the same form factor, the company offers long‑time users of surface capacitive touch technology an opportunity to expand their existing supplier base. It also offers more choices by providing a possible migration path to alternative touch technologies such as IntelliTouch and APR, which offer many advantages, including improved optical characteristics, accuracy and reliability. APR also has the added advantage of palm rejection. “A move to Elo makes sense,” says Frederic Thibaut. “After all, we invented touch technology over 37 years ago and we’ve been consistently innovating and improving our designs ever since.”

About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, wireless systems and undersea telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2007 sales of US$13.5 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With approximately 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics’ commitment is our customers’ advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at www.tycoelectronics.com.

About Elo TouchSystems
Tyco Electronics’ Elo TouchSystems broad portfolio comprises a large selection of touchscreen technologies, touchmonitors and touchcomputers, specifically designed for the demanding requirements of diverse applications, such as industrial, medical, POS, kiosks, retail, hospitality, transportation, and gaming. Over 37years ago, Elo invented the touchscreen and since then, has been recognized as a global leader in touch technology. For more information on Elo products and services, please contact +32 16 352100, visit www.elotouch.eu or direct email inquiries to elosales@elotouch.com

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