Yousee Technology: Display Options for Industrial PDA Handheld Devices
Industrial PDA handheld devices serve specific needs across various sectors. These devices have distinctive characteristics:
- Long R&D Cycles: Each field requires PDAs with custom parameters, involving custom motherboards, antennas, ruggedized cases, and batteries. Every aspect must undergo rigorous testing and certification before production can begin. This process includes continuous adjustment and validation of numerous components, often resulting in extended development timelines.
- Extended Product Lifecycles: Industrial PDAs are typically supported for more than five years. Given the significant cost of developing these devices, they need to be sold long-term to recover investments. Functionality is key in industrial PDAs—once a device meets the required functions, it can remain on the market for years.
So, what screen options are available for industrial PDAs? PDA displays can generally be categorized into three generations:
- First-Generation PDA Screens
The first generation features displays with a 16:9 aspect ratio, focusing on higher resolution upgrades. Popular screen options include:
- 3.5-inch 320×480 IPS
- 3.95-inch 320×480 TN
- 3.97-inch 480×800 IPS
- 4.1-inch 480×800 IPS
- 4.5-inch 480×854 IPS
- 720×1280 IPS (various sizes)
- 4.7-inch 720×1280 IPS
- 5.0-inch 720×1280 IPS
- 1080×1920 IPS (various sizes)
- 5.5-inch 720×1280 IPS
- 6.0-inch 720×1280 IPS
- Second-Generation PDA Screens
As glass manufacturers advanced their technology, PDAs started adopting 18:9 aspect ratio screens, similar to those used in smartphones but with some key differences: no notches, no waterdrop cutouts, and a preference for flat-top designs. The most popular screens in this category are:
- 5.5-inch 720×1440
- 5.7-inch 720×1440
- 1080×2160
- 5.99-inch 720×1440
- 1080×2160
These three screen sizes have become the hallmark of second-generation PDAs.
- Third-Generation PDA Screens
In the latest generation, industrial PDAs are incorporating the modern, sleek designs commonly seen in the consumer market. This includes waterdrop notches and OLED displays for better aesthetics and higher resolution. Popular screen options include:
- 6.088-inch waterdrop notch TFT
- 6.26-inch waterdrop notch TFT
- 6.517-inch waterdrop TFT
- 6.39-inch FHD+ OLED
- 5.0, 5.45, and 5.48-inch OLED
In addition, INCELL and other high-resolution, high-appeal screens are increasingly being used in PDA projects.
At Yousee Technology, we have been deeply involved in the PDA industry for over 10 years, and all the screen resources mentioned above are currently in mass production. Yousee’s PDA screens are widely used in various sectors, including:
- BeiDou communication handheld devices
- Nuclear power inspection devices
- Firefighter communication handhelds
- Medical nursing handheld devices
- Logistics barcode scanning handhelds
- Military handhelds
- Pandemic quarantine devices
- Subway and airport communication handhelds
- Explosive device controllers
- Rocket launchers handheld devices
The demands placed on PDA screens are extremely high, with a focus on stability and continuous supply. At Yousee Technology, we are committed to continuously refining our processes to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.
