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Mitsubishi 3.5 to 7 Inch Rugged TFT Displays: What Replaces Them?
October 9, 2018
Mitsubishi Electric’s small rugged TFT displays are discontinued: Mitsubishi ended its TFT display production in June 2022, after a last order date in June 2021. For products still built around them, there are compatible successors developed by FORTEC Integrated, our sister company in the FORTEC Group, for several 7-inch and 5-inch types, and replacements from other manufacturers for the rest. This page keeps the original specifications on record so you can match a replacement against them.
What made Mitsubishi’s small TFTs a rugged benchmark?
Wide operating temperatures, high brightness, and vibration resistance in a compact format. The AT series was built for construction and agricultural vehicles, with a vibration resistance of 6.8G, seven times that of standard TFT displays. These are the models we supplied:
| Model (discontinued) | Size and resolution | Brightness | Operating temperature | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA070TA01, AA070TA11 | 7 inch, 1280 x 768 (WXGA) | 1000 cd/m², 1000:1 | -40 to +80°C | 8.9 mm thin; 100,000-hour LED backlight; up to 6.8G depending on mounting; 176° viewing angle; anti-reflective surface; PCAP versions AA070TA01ADA11 and AA070TA11ADA11. The AA070TA01 is plug-and-play compatible with 7-inch WVGA displays. |
| AT070MJ01, AT070MJ11 | 7 inch, 800 x 480 (WVGA) | 1500 cd/m² | -40 to +85°C | 6.8G vibration resistance |
| AA070ME11 | 7 inch, 800 x 480 (WVGA) | 1500 cd/m² | -30 to +80°C | Anti-glare coating |
| AA050MH01 | 5 inch, 800 x 480 (WVGA) | 500 cd/m² | -30 to +80°C | IPS, 170°/170°; TTL interface; introduced as a lower-cost alternative to the AA050MG03 |
| AA035AE01 | 3.5 inch, 960 x 540 (QHD) | 400 cd/m² | -20 to +70°C | IPS, 176°/176°; LVDS and backlight on separate flex cables |
We also built interface boards around two of them: the IF392M, which converts LVDS to TTL so the AA050MH01 could run on our Prisma TFT controllers or a PC’s LVDS port, and the IF426, which combined the AA035AE01’s two flex cables into one LVDS and backlight connector with an integrated LED converter.
What replaces a discontinued Mitsubishi 5-inch or 7-inch TFT?
For four Mitsubishi types there is a FORTEC Integrated successor that is 100% compatible with the original, with an operating range of -30 to +80°C as standard:
- DD-0700-ME11 for the AA070ME11.
- DD-0700-ME01 for the AA070ME01.
- DD-0700-MC01 for the AA070MC01.
- DD-0500-MG03 for the AA050MG03.
For the other models, including the AA070TA, AT070MJ, AA050MH01, and AA035AE01, we replace by part number from other manufacturers’ ranges. Some replacements are 100% compatible and need no redesign; others need slight redesign engineering. Mitsubishi displays with an integrated touchscreen can be replaced on a project basis using our own long-term available touchscreens, customized to the project. The full list and the 8.4-inch successors are in compatible successors for Mitsubishi TFT displays.
Can a replacement keep the original’s ruggedness?
Check the replacement’s rating against the original before you qualify it: the Mitsubishi AT models ran to -40°C, and the standard range of our successors is -30 to +80°C. For the assembly, a protective glass bonded with VacuBond® optical bonding in Ronkonkoma protects the display against dirt and impact and improves readability by reducing light refraction.
Tell us the Mitsubishi part number and where the product has to work, and we will take it from there. When a part in your design receives an end-of-life notice, we tell you early and plan with you: a last-time buy to cover remaining builds, or qualifying a replacement before supply runs out.
