Matrix Orbital Intelligent Display Modules

Matrix Orbital intelligent LCD, VFD, OLED displays and TFT graphic modules for instrumentation, telecommunications and automation: engineered display selection.

Matrix Orbital: Canadian intelligent display and interface developer

Matrix Orbital Corporation (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) has engineered intelligent display solutions since 1995. The company manufactures feature-rich modules with embedded communication protocols to shorten development cycles in medical, industrial and avionics hardware.

Engineering and manufacturing headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Intelligent display modules with pre-engineered communication hardware
Applications in telecommunications, medical equipment and automation
Integrated hardware support for USB, RS232, RS422, I2C and SPI buses

Alphanumeric and graphic LCD display modules with onboard intelligence

Matrix Orbital alphanumeric indicators (from 8x2 to 40x4 characters) and graphic LCD modules offer crisp monochrome imaging. Onboard microcontrollers manage font tables, screen buffers and command parsing, offloading routine display rendering from the host CPU.

Alphanumeric configurations from 8x2 up to 40x4 for instrument panels
Graphic screen formats from 122x32 up to 240x128 with dimmable backlights
Onboard processors with hardware scrolling and custom font storage memory
Selectable communication ports including I2C, RS232, RS422, TTL and USB

Vacuum fluorescent (VFD) and OLED modules for harsh environments

Matrix Orbital VFD and OLED modules deliver high luminance, rapid refresh rates and high-contrast imaging. The emissive units provide readability across wide temperature ranges from minus 40 to plus 85 degrees Celsius, direct sunlight and broad viewing angles.

Wide operating temperature window from minus 40 up to plus 85 degrees C
Viewing angles approaching 170 degrees without color shift or distortion
Character matrix formats 16x2, 20x2 and 20x4 for outdoor instrumentation
Low power draw of OLED screens and high vibration resilience of VFD units

HTT Series graphic TFT displays with direct HDMI video input

The HTT family brings plug-and-play HDMI and DVI video input to industrial TFT panels from 5.0 up to 12.1 inches with USB touch control. Units incorporate auto resolution detection, accept 12V to 38V DC power and provide reinforced ESD protection for switchboards.

Display diagonals 5.0, 5.7, 7.0, 10.1, 10.4 inch 1U and 12.1 inches
Projected capacitive or resistive touch digitizers with USB-HID class
Industrial wide input power regulation covering 12V, 24V up to 38V DC
Enhanced electrostatic discharge protection on all exposed connectors

GTT intelligent HMI panels and Bridgetek EVE graphic modules

The GTT Series and Bridgetek EVE modules deliver feature-packed operator terminals featuring hardware graphics engines, non-volatile flash storage and SPI/USB buses. The complementary GTT Designer suite speeds up screens, visual widgets and process flowcharts.

Embedded graphics co-processor delivering responsive vector rendering
Non-volatile flash memory storage for fonts, animations and bitmaps
Bridgetek BT815 and BT817 controllers with Quad-SPI clocked up to 30 MHz
Multi-bus communication via RS232, RS422, USB, I2C and hardware GPOs

Cables, mounting bezels and interface accessories for displays

To streamline system integration, Matrix Orbital supplies shielded communication cables, logic level converters, 1U and 2U mounting bezels and remote keypads. These engineered hardware items simplify display mounting into standard rackmount units and control enclosures.

Shielded serial RS232, RS422, USB, I2C wiring harnesses and ribbon cables
Precision mounting bezels for instrument front plates and 1U server racks
Sealed membrane keypads and illuminated silicone buttons for operator panels
Power conditioning filters and voltage converters for noisy industrial rails

Matrix Orbital intelligent display modules and industrial interface engineering

Matrix Orbital Corporation has developed intelligent display modules and human-machine interface solutions since 1995. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the company creates LCD, VFD, OLED and TFT hardware designed for demanding industrial environments.

Each module features dedicated microcontrollers that handle screen buffering, font generation and command interpretation.

This embedded design offloads visual rendering tasks from the host processor, helping engineers streamline development cycles in medical electronics, telecommunications, factory automation and avionics equipment.

Alphanumeric and graphic liquid crystal displays (LCD)

Matrix Orbital LCD products cover alphanumeric formats from compact 8x2 matrices up to large 40x4 layouts, as well as monochrome graphic screens with resolutions up to 240x128 pixels. The modules incorporate preloaded font tables and support user-defined character sets.

Integrated hardware algorithms deliver smooth text scrolling and flicker-free graphic updates. Hardware teams can choose between I2C, USB, TTL and noise-immune RS232 or RS422 protocols.

Rugged circuit boards and standardized mounting holes allow straightforward installation into control cabinets and instrument consoles during scheduled retrofits.

Vacuum fluorescent (VFD) and OLED displays for extreme temperatures

For mission-critical applications operating in harsh ambient conditions, Matrix Orbital manufactures vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) modules.

VFD units maintain stable performance across wide temperatures from minus 40 to plus 85 degrees Celsius, delivering bright luminescence and instant response during severe freezing.

OLED technology provides deep black levels, wide viewing angles up to 170 degrees and minimal current draw without backlight tubes. These units are deployed in outdoor flow meters, pipeline sensors and transport instrumentation where readability in dark and direct sunlight is essential.

HTT Series HDMI TFT panels with integrated USB touch digitizers

The HTT family combines vibrant color TFT screens spanning 5.0 to 12.1 inches with plug-and-play HDMI video inputs and USB touch connectivity. The modules detect incoming video timings automatically, removing the need for proprietary display drivers in Linux and Windows environments.

Customers can specify projected capacitive multi-touch or four-wire resistive touch overlays. Onboard power regulation accepts wide industrial DC voltage rails from 12V, 24V up to 38V.

All input interfaces incorporate heavy electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, making HTT modules well suited for single-board computers and programmable automation controllers.

GTT intelligent terminals and Bridgetek EVE graphic controllers

To streamline modern operator panel construction, Matrix Orbital provides self-contained GTT terminals and Bridgetek Embedded Video Engine (EVE) modules.

The GTT portfolio features dedicated graphics co-processors, non-volatile flash memory for screen layouts and bitmaps, and an onboard piezo sounder for tactile audible confirmation. The complementary GTT Designer software simplifies GUI workflow creation.

EVE2, EVE3 and EVE4 products use Bridgetek BT815 and BT817 chips communicating over Quad-SPI buses at frequencies up to 30 MHz. This architecture enables cost-effective microcontrollers to run smooth object-oriented graphical interfaces.

Display module selection and technical matching by unit nameplate

Selection of Matrix Orbital displays, controllers and mounting accessories is performed using the equipment nameplate or original unit part number. Engineering specialists verify physical dimensions, display technology, communication pinouts, supply voltage and touch controller options.

For customized installations, the company offers 1U rackmount bezels, shielded ribbon cables and level-shifting interface boards. Comprehensive technical verification prevents hardware mismatches during maintenance turnarounds and production line upgrades.

Detailed commercial proposals include pricing, export documentation and delivery scheduling to client facilities.

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