1. MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 Connector Solutions for LCD Panels Technology Roadmap HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

2. Page 2 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. LCD Panel Trend LCD Interface Connectors FPC Connectors Contents

3. Page 3 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. LCD Panel Trend in Notebook PC QXGA 2048 X 1536 WUXGA 1920 X 1200 UXGA 1600 X 1200 WSXGA+ 1680 X 1050 SXGA+ 1400 X 1050 WXGA 1280 X 768 XGA 1024 X 768 SVGA 800 X 600 VGA 640 X 480 Resolution 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 10.4” 11.3” 12.1” 13.3” 14.1” 15.0” 15.4”W 17”W 19”W 20”W 21”W 14.1”W 13.3”W 12.1”W 11.1”W Source: Taiwan FPD Conference (Display Search) + Hirose Research 10.6”W Size Up Higher Resolution Wide Aspect Small&Light Weight Becomes diversified

4. Page 4 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. What is UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC)? Microsoft: “Origami” Project, Intel: UMPC - Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 - Touch Panel - Weight: 0.5Kg - LCD Size: 5” to 7” - Communication: WLAN, Bluetooth, WWAN - Battery Durability: 8hrs min. - Target Price: USD500 Windows XP Windows Mobile Smartphone Pocket PC PDA Slim Notebook PC Tablet PC Notebook PC Full Spec Notebook PC (High-end PC) Mobility Full Function UMPC Expects market growth for Mobile usage, Slime, Light Weight, and Small PCs

5. Page 5 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Panel Size 1.5” 2” 3” Resolution 128x160 176x220 240x320 Interface 16bit CPU 16bit CPU/RGB 18bit CPU/RGB LCD Panel Technology Trend LVDS interface will be necessary for UMPC LCD for Mobile Phones LCD for Notebook PCs Panel Size 12.4” 14.1” 15” Resolution XGA XGA/SXGA+ SXGA+ Pixels 1024x768 1024x768/1400x1050 1400x1050 Interface LVDS(1ch) LVDS(1ch)/(2ch) LVDS(2ch) Standard Panel Size 12.1” 15.4” 17” Resolution WXGA WXGA/WXGA+ WUXGA Pixels 1280x800 1280x800/1440x900 1920x1200 Interface LVDS(1ch) LVDS(1ch)/(2ch) LVDS(2ch) Wide LCD for UMPC Panel Size 5” wide to 7” wide Resolution WVGA / WSVGA LVDS Interface is not needed under XGA, but…. Chipsets for UMPC come from Notebook PC, and need to use LVDS interface.

6. Page 6 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. LCD Interface Connector Contact Pitch = 1.0mm, 30 pos. Mounting Height: 1.0mm (Standard offset) 1.1mm (Reverse offset) MDF76 SPWG ver. 3.0 Contact Pitch = 1.0mm, 8 – 30pos. Cable Type: Wires, FPC, and Micro Coaxial Mounting Height: 1.0 or 1.1 (Offset) 1.0 (Reverse) 1.65 (On Board) SPWG ver. 3.0PSWG ver. 1.2 Contact Pitch = 1.25mm Mating Height: 2.5mm Cable (IDC, Crimp:AWG#26-32), FPC DF19 DF36 (Under Development) DF14-20 pos Micro Coaxial Pitch = 0.4mm, 40 pos. Mating Height: 1.5mm Vertical mating PSWG ver. 1.1 (15”)

7. Page 7 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. LCD Interface Connector MDF76 LCD Standard LCD standard for Notebook PC SPWG ver. 3.5 LCD monitor standard PSWG ver. 1.2 Connector Feature Low profile Robustness Mounting Style/ Mounting Height Standard Off-set 1.0 mm Reverse Off-set 1.1 mm Housing Color Natural Black Standard Off-set 1.5 mm Reverse Off-set 1.6 mm On-board 2.35 mm Natural Black Natural Product Name MDF76KBW-30S-1H MDF76LBRW-30S-1H MDF76TW-30S-1H MDF76GW-30S-1H MDF76URW-30S-1H (JAE: FI-Xx30Sx-HFxx) (JAE: FI-Xx30SSxL-HFxx) Housing: MDF76-30P-1C natural color Crimp contact: MDF76-2836PCFA, AWG 28 to 36

8. Page 8 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. LCD Interface Connector DF19 Board Mounted Receptacle Plug Recessed-mount type Discrete wire Flexible printed circuit (FPC) 8 14 20 30 14 20 30 No. of contact pos. Applicable conductor size: 28 - 32 AWG (Individual or Twisted pair) No. of contact pos. 1mm (DF19K) 1.5mm Top-mount type (DF19G type) 1.65mm Clearance prevents bottom face of metal shell from touching on PCB pattern. 1.1mm (DF19L) 8 14 20 30 Thin coaxial ribbon cable 14 20 30* *Under development (As of August, 2006) Only difference between K and L type is the height. 14 20 30 20 30 DF19K DF19L

9. Page 9 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Height (mm) 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 Year 0.5 Pitch FH17 ZIF FH18 ZIF&NON-ZIF FH23 ZIF&LIF 0.3 Pitch FH19S ZIF FH19 ZIF FH25 ZIF&ZIF H=1.8 H=1.3 H=1.25 H=0.9 World’s Smallest FH19 ZIF Off-set type FH26 ZIF&ZIF H=1.0 0.4 Pitch FH27 ZIF FH29 ZIF 0.2 Pitch Next Generation FPC Connector Roadmap Driving towards lower profile and narrower pitch

10. Page 10 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. FPC Connector 0.5mm Pitch0.4mm Pitch0.3mm Pitch0.2mm Pitch 1.2mm Height 1.0mm Height 1.25mm Height Short depth (3.2mm) Ultra narrow pitch 0.9mm Height FH19 FH29 FH26 FH23 FH27 1.2mm Height FH33 Short depth (2.5mm)

11. Page 11 MKT-TRMSM060807e August 7, 2006 © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved. FPC Connector Product series Height (mm) Pitch (mm) Contact arrangement FPC thickness (mm) Pin Variation FPC With Notch / Ear for Retention FPC side Tail side FH19 0.90.5 One side 0.24-50 FH19S 1.00.5 One side 0.34-50 FH27 1.20.4 One side 0.2 10,40-60 X FH23 1.250.30.6 Both side staggered 0.215-71 FH26 1.00.30.6 Both side staggered 0.213-71 FH29 1.20.20.4 Both side staggered 0.244-120X Fine Pitch FPC Connector Matrix

12. All products, data, and schedule are based on current expectations and subject to change without notice. Do NOT design based on this document. Contact Hirose for the latest specifications, drawings, and availability. Company names, product names, and brands may be claimed as the property of the company. © 2006, HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All rights reserved.