This is a specification for the KD104XGFLA011 - C009A LCM+CTP Module. It features a 10.4’TFT - LCD with 1024X768 pixels, 256K/16.7M colors, and a G+G structure CTP with 5 - point touch. The module has detailed electrical, optical, and mechanical characteristics, including LVDS signal timing, power sequences, and reliability test results. It also provides handling precautions, inspection standards, and a sampling plan for quality control.
Startek's Commitment to Producing Automotive Display Modules
As a leading innovator in display technology, Startek is dedicated to the development and production of high-quality LCD modules specifically tailored for automotive applications. With the rapid advancements in vehicle technology and the growing demand for sophisticated in-car displays, Startek's automotive LCD modules are designed to meet the rigorous requirements of this industry.
Wide Temperature Range
Startek's automotive LCD screens are built to function reliably in extreme environments, enduring temperatures as low as -30°C and as high as 85°C. This ensures optimal performance whether in freezing cold or under the intense heat of a sunlit dashboard, guaranteeing that the displays will always perform without compromise.
Vibration and Shock Resistance
Vehicles encounter constant vibrations and shocks during normal operation. Startek's automotive LCD modules are engineered with advanced materials and robust mounting systems that can withstand these forces, ensuring that the display remains functional and undamaged, providing long-term reliability and consistent performance under all driving conditions.
High Brightness and Contrast
Visibility is crucial for automotive displays, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Startek's LCD modules offer exceptional brightness, often exceeding 1000 nits, and superior contrast ratios. These features ensure that the screens are easily readable, even in direct sunlight, providing drivers with clear and precise information for enhanced safety and user experience.
Durability for Harsh Environments
Automotive LCD modules must endure more than just vibrations and temperature changes; they must also resist dust, moisture, and UV radiation. Startek's screens are designed with high durability in mind, incorporating water-resistant and dustproof features, as well as UV coatings that prevent fading and deterioration over time, ensuring sustained clarity and performance.
Fast Response Times
In modern vehicles, where real-time information is crucial, Startek's automotive LCD modules provide rapid response times. This is especially important for applications such as navigation and dashboard instruments, where seamless transitions and instant feedback ensure a smooth, safe driving experience. Fast refresh rates minimize lag and keep the driver informed at all times.
Startek's expertise in developing customized solutions for the automotive industry makes it a trusted partner for manufacturers seeking top-tier LCD displays. By combining advanced technology, durability, and superior performance, Startek continues to push the boundaries in automotive display innovation, making driving safer and more enjoyable.
Product Overview
The KD104XGFLA011 - C009A LCM+CTP Module is an outstanding product designed for various applications, especially suitable for vehicles. It combines a 10.4’TFT - LCD panel with a capacitance touch panel (CTP). The TFT - LCD has a resolution of 1024X768 pixels and can display up to 256K/16.7M colors, providing clear and vivid images. The CTP features a G+G structure and a GT928 controller IC, enabling five - point touch functionality. This module is ideal for in - car infotainment systems, navigation displays, and other automotive applications where a high - quality display and touch interaction are required.
Electrical Characteristics
This module offers excellent electrical characteristics. It has a power supply voltage range suitable for automotive applications. The digital supply voltage (VDD) ranges from 3.0V to 3.6V, and the LCD VCCS is between 11V and 13V. The input logic voltages are well - defined, ensuring proper operation. The module also has specific LVDS signal timing characteristics, with a clock frequency ranging from 26.2MHz to 71MHz. These electrical features make it compatible with automotive electronics systems and ensure reliable performance even in the demanding vehicle environment.
Optical Qualities
The optical qualities of the KD104XGFLA011 - C009A are remarkable. It has a contrast ratio of at least 800 (typical 1100), ensuring clear visibility even in different lighting conditions. The response time is within 25 - 35 msec, providing smooth image transitions. The color gamut is 60.05%, and the color filter chromaticity is accurately defined, resulting in accurate color reproduction. With a wide viewing angle (both horizontal and vertical), passengers in the vehicle can view the display from various positions without loss of quality. These optical characteristics enhance the user experience during driving.
Reliability and Durability
Reliability is a key aspect of this module. It has undergone various reliability tests, including high - temperature and low - temperature operating and storage tests, as well as high - temperature and high - humidity operating tests. The module has proven to be durable and reliable in these extreme conditions. It can withstand temperatures from - 30°C to +80°C during operation and - 30°C to +80°C during storage. Additionally, it has been tested for ESD and vibration resistance, ensuring its suitability for the automotive environment where vibrations and electrostatic discharges are common.
Ease of Use and Integration
The KD104XGFLA011 - C009A module is designed for ease of use and integration in vehicles. It has a simple and clear input terminal pin assignment, making it easy to connect to other automotive components. The I2C interface for the CTP allows for straightforward communication with the host system. The module's dimensions and weight are optimized for in - car installation, and its handling and operating precautions are well - defined to ensure proper use. With its combination of features and ease of integration, it provides a seamless solution for enhancing the in - vehicle display and touch experience.
Construction of a New Production Base in Huizhou City
The New production base of STARTEK in Huizhou is located in Building 21, Erix Science and Technology Industrial Park, Zhongkai High-tech Zone, Huizhou City. The project has 14 floors in total, with 1200 square meters per floor and 16800 square meters in total.
The completion of the new base will not only further expand the production scale, further dominate the product advantages, achieve scale efficiency, but also greatly improve the LCD display industrial level, improve customer satisfaction.
Huizhou Factory of Startek
Company Profile
Equipment
▲ 1. How to understand Stock for Sale.
Answer:According to the company regulation, each standard product must be kept the stock of 1000-5000pcs.
When the stock is less than 1000 pcs, we will put it into production at once instead of waiting for the orders. When the stock are more than 5000 pcs, the production must be stopped.
Appropriate stock is a very good support for the customer’s sampling and trial production demand.
The appropriate stock is also a guarantee of the quality. The production of the stock is always having more time than the production of the order. We have enough time to do more checking and to consider all the possible factors affecting the quality, what’s more, in case that our products has been found a problem at the customer’s production, we have the stocked ones to do the replacement.
The appropriate stock is also a good way to reduce the cost. In busy seasons, we can produce the orders, while in free seasons, we can produce the stock. By this way, the labor source is maximumly used. At the same time, in free season, the materials can be bought at lower price.
▲ 2. How does Startek do for Never End of Supply?
Answer:EOL(End of Life) is largely because of end of life of the raw materials
When the EOL of the raw materials such as drivers and LCD panels happens, we can place a very large order with the supplier which may cover the consumption of one or two year. This large order is enough for the supplier to restart the production.
On the other hand, we can develop the replacement product which is mechanically and functionally the same as the previous one. For the customer, only software will be changed a little while the hardware will remain the same.
For instance, about 4 years, Ilitek declared EOL for ILI9325C, but we bought 300k in one lot although our demand is 50k only. We kept 250k in stock for future use. So far we make Ilitek restart the production exclusively for us for 5 times. By now the products with the driver of ILI9325C is still normally supplied in our company.
Another instance is related to 3.0 inch 240*400 panel. About two years ago, the supplier declared EOL. We get another supplier copied this product with a low MOQ purchase agreement. Now KD030C-1, KD030C-2 and KD030C-3 (3 inch) are well available in our factory.
Startek has built comprehensive relationships with the supplier such as LG, Hannstar and BOE and we can get the EOL products through our special channel to guarantee the continuous supply.
In LCD industry, due to the quick update of the technology, never end of supply is hard, but so far, Startek has never disappointed any customer.
Once the customer chooses us, we will offer the unchanged service till the end. Long-time relationship and mutual trust are our target and we hate well beginning but bad ending.
▲ 3. How to understand No MOQ?
Answer:The quantity of the order is decided by the market. As a supplier, we have no right to request the order must be more than any quantity. We have no MOQ request, a single piece is also a good order for us.
In another way, our products are always having stock, we don’t need to start the production for a small quantity, and we are capable enough of accepting the small orders.
However, if the quantity is small, the price will be higher.
▲ 4. How to understand in Full Range.
Answer:In full range means that our products are in great variety. We have what other manufacturers have, and we have what they don’t have. The customer is easy to find what they want in our product group. Like Walmart instead of Seven Eleven, all kinds of the products are placed before us and it is easy to attract the customers to come, so we like going shopping in Walmart, but we don’t like to go to Seven Eleven.
▲ 5. Will Startek go bankrupted?
Answer:Startek will never go bankrupted.
Startek has thousands of customers from different industries. The growth of Startek does not rely on any special customer.
Many customers are from Medical equipment and mechanical industry. These industries have long lifespan, their products are of long longevity. Some of these buyers signed more-than-10-year supplying contract with us.
We have a good cash reserve which can cover 10 years’expense in the condition of 0 order.
We have a strong mind of strategy, we have 5 years’ plan, 10 years’plan and 50 years’ plan.
▲ 6. How does Startek guarantee the quality?
Answer: Startek has passed ISO9001:2008 certification. ISO principle is carried out in daily activities. The quality is strictly controlled in designing, material incoming, production process, equipment, management and checking and the rejects are not allowed to flow at any circumstances.
Startek has thousands of customers, in many cases, one product is being used by many customers. If one product is used by many factories, the quality is believable because most of the problems were solved already.
The Startek is following the quality standards from automotive industry. Special attention is paid to the capacity of anti-high-temperature, anti-shock and aftersales reliability. We don’t fear the rejects on the production line, we badly fear the rejects at the final consumer’s hand. Solving such kind of rejects are most costly. Startek is always pursuing 0 aftersales reject, so we adopted the strictest quality standards.
▲ 7. Why are Startek’s products higher in price?
Answer: The LCD quality has three standards: 1.consuming standards.2.Industrial standards 3.Automotive standards. Automotive standards are the highest grade which require the strong anti-shock capacity, anti-high-temperature capacity, high reliability and very low rate of reject. To follow automotive standards, we have to select the best raw materials, and bring in the most expensive equipment and very tough management, so our cost is higher.
In fact, our higher price is only manifested in samples. If the quantity is higher or the cooperation time is long, as long as the customer files the price request, the favorable price can be available after negotiation.
▲ 8. How long can we expect the samples?
Answer: Immediately in most of the cases.
This is the CEO's email; any complaints or suggestions from customers will be addressed by CEO Davis.