Kyocera KCS057QV1AA-G01 5.7" Industrial LCD Display Panel 320×240 Color

Product Overview

The KCS057QV1AA-G01 is a 5.7" industrial LCD display panel manufactured by Kyocera, featuring QVGA resolution (320x240) with CCFL backlight and Parallel Data interface. With 25:1 contrast ratio, viewing angle 50/50/45/60, designed for industrial instrumentation, embedded systems, and reliable display applications.

Specifications

Applications

Industrial instrumentation and gauges

Embedded systems displays

Metering equipment

Point-of-sale terminals

Security alarm panels

Small appliance displays

FAQ:

Q1: What does the “KCS” prefix mean compared to the more common “KCG” prefix?
A1: The “KCS” prefix indicates that this is an STN (Super Twisted Nematic) passive-matrix display, whereas “KCG” denotes active-matrix TFT displays. STN panels have slower response times, lower contrast, and narrower viewing angles than TFTs. However, they are significantly more cost-effective and consume much less power, making them ideal for simple text-based industrial HMIs.

Q2: What type of backlight does the “-G01” revision use?
A2: The “-G01” suffix indicates that this panel uses a CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlight. This distinguishes it from the “-A03” revision, which uses a modern LED backlight. The CCFL backlight requires an external high-voltage inverter to operate, consumes more power, and has a shorter lifespan than LED alternatives.

Q3: Can I directly replace a “-G01” (CCFL) panel with an “-A03” (LED) panel?
A3: Mechanically, they share the same 5.7-inch outline and mounting holes, so the new panel will fit the bezel. However, electrically, you must bypass the old high-voltage CCFL inverter and provide the correct low-voltage DC power for the “-A03” LED backlight. Additionally, you should verify that the analog RGB signal timings and connector pinouts between the two revisions are identical in their respective datasheets before making the swap.