which display is best for a handheld monitoring device

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conceptdesigns
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which display is best for a handheld monitoring device

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I need to build a handheld monitoring device that runs on AA batteries. So long battery like is key. What is the best LCD technology for long battery life?
hawktron
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Re: which display is best for a handheld monitoring device

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The displays with the lowest power drain (best for batteries) are LCDs without backlights that have a reflective polarizer. This includes monochrome character, Graphic and segment. Most can operate on as little as 1mA of current without the LED backlight.
LCD_Designs
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Re: which display is best for a handheld monitoring device

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The best LCD technology for any handheld product is one that uses very little power so that batteries can last a long time.

Displays with the lowest power requirements are ones without a backlight, since the backlight can draw 10X more power than just the LCD.

Examples of these include: Character, monochrome graphic and Segmented displays.
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