Leading automakers around the world are making waves with their new lines of “intelligent” vehicles. A key feature that sets these cars apart is their innovative use of in-car display panels, implemented into the central console, dashboard, rearview mirror, head-up display, windshield, and even side windows. Since 2021, global shipments of automotive panels have been increasing year by year, reaching over 186 million units in 2022 with a yearly growth rate of 4.9%. In 2023, these numbers are expected to rise even more. As the utility of automotive displays evolves from mere entertainment to complex infotainment and intelligent driving assistance, panel solutions for display technology are set to play an increasingly pivotal role in the car industry.

Automotive displays come in a variety of shapes and sizes to match different parts of the vehicle. Catering to these diverse design specifications, Chroma is launching the 27015 Flat Panel Display Tester. It boasts a dual-slot design that can simultaneously test multiple outputs of devices under test with varying aspect ratios. Users can freely edit the horizontal and vertical timing parameters. The isolated modular design enables independent output of multiple signal modules for protocols such as MIPI 1.5G, eDP 5.4G, and 4-Link LVDS. Equipped with a high-speed graphics processor, the tester offers significantly improved graphics and data transfer speed, with a switching time for 4K resolution images of only 0.1 second. By simultaneously outputting different resolutions, test patterns, and power sources, Chroma 27015 can meet the testing needs of a wide spectrum of automotive panels.

▲Example with automotive panel test

Chroma 27015 comes built-in with a 4+4 set of independent programmable DC power supplies, with a maximum output power of 150W for VBL (5 ~ 55V / 10A max) and 45W for VDD (1 ~ 15V / 3A max). The unit also features positive and negative power supplies ELVDD (1.5 ~ 12V / 1A max) and ELVSS (-12 ~ -1.5V / 1A max) with a maximum output power of 12W. In the current market, automotive power supplies are mainly rated for 12V, which the 27015 easily addresses by delivering high-voltage current testing up to 48V. Safety mechanisms include OVP / OCP / UVP / UCP voltage and current protection. Users can adjust the voltage with a minimum unit of 0.001V/step via Chroma's FPD Master software to continuously output stable DC voltage. This feature-rich set of power supplies allows users to fine-tune the tester to meet various automotive panel testing requirements.

When equipped with the A270162 3 in 1 Signal Module (MIPI, eDP, LVDS), the Chroma 27015 FPD Tester offers an ideal test solution for panel manufacturers, driver IC designers, maintenance centers, PCB board test engineers, ATE providers, IC aging testers, and product verification teams. For detailed product information, please visit the Chroma website and leave your requirements and contact information. We will be happy to serve you!