The KG057QVLCD-G060 is a 5.7" industrial LCD display panel manufactured by Kyocera, featuring QVGA resolution (320x240) with Monochrome display and WLED backlight. With 150 cd/m² brightness and 3:1 contrast ratio, viewing angle 35/35/20/35, Parallel Data interface, designed for industrial instrumentation, embedded systems, and reliable display applications.
| Brand | Kyocera |
| Model | KG057QVLCD-G060 |
| Size | 5.7" |
| Resolution | 320×240 |
| Brightness | 150 cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 3:1 |
| Viewing Angle | 35/35/20/35 |
| Display Type | Monochrome |
| Backlight | WLED |
| Interface | Parallel Data |
Industrial instrumentation and gauges
Embedded systems displays
Metering equipment
Point-of-sale terminals
Security alarm panels
Small appliance displays
FAQ:
Q1: How should the “Color” specification be interpreted on this older TFT panel?
A1: While it is a full-color TFT (unlike the STN models), early-generation panels like the G060 typically feature an 18-bit color depth (6 bits per RGB channel), yielding 262,144 colors. Modern panels often boast 16.7 million colors (24-bit/8-bit). In practice, this means the G060 might show slight “banding” in smooth color gradients (like a sunset or a 3D shading), but it is perfectly adequate for standard industrial HMI graphics, buttons, and alarms.
Q2: What are the typical optical characteristics (viewing angle and brightness) of this panel?
A2: As a legacy 5.7" TFT with a CCFL backlight, the typical brightness is around 250 to 300 nits (cd/m²), which is suitable for indoor factory environments but not for outdoor sunlight. The viewing angle is usually symmetrical (e.g., 60° Left/Right, 40° Up/50° Down). The image will show significant color inversion or darkening if viewed from extreme angles or from below—a common trait of older TN (Twisted Nematic) TFT glass.
Q3: I only have a modern PC with an HDMI/DP output. How can I test or drive this G060 panel?
A3: You cannot connect it directly. Because the G060 requires a Digital TTL RGB input, you must purchase an HDMI-to-TTL converter board. You will need to ensure the converter board supports a 640x480 or 320x240 output timing, and you will have to wire the output pins (R0-R5, G0-G5, B0-B5, CLK, HSYNC, VSYNC, DE) manually to the G060’s FPC connector according to the Kyocera datasheet.









