Sharp has developed a new 8-inch LCD panel for in-vehicle applications that achieves a contrast ratio of 2,500:1, the industry’s highest, the company claimed.

Until now, the market for LCDs for in-vehicle applications has been expanding centered mainly on rear-seat entertainment (RSE) systems to watch television, DVDs, etc., in the back seat, and car navigation systems. Recently, the trend to incorporate LCDs into the instrument panel has also been accelerating. In this light, Sharp has successfully developed an LCD, the company said.

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