New Virtual Display System for Range Rover

As we previously announced, in the near future the Range Rovers will benefit from a virtual display system, developed by American manufacturer Visteon. The unit is getting closer to reality, as it was announced that Fujitsu Microelectronics America will provide the MB86R01 'Jade' SoC graphics display controller (GDC) for the system.

"We worked closely with Visteon on the new design, which reflects our continuing commitment to deliver the industry's optimal high-end, high-performance graphics controller technology, and to work closely with our customers to deliver innovative solutions," Philip Hughes, Fujitsu senior director said in a release.

The virtual display will be made of a 12.3-inch full-color TFT screen, which will integrate multiple functions and operating modes. It will be able to offer the driver information by using virtual gauges, graphical displays and a message center. The virtual system will eventually replace the current instrument cluster.

The Fujitsu SoC will allow for "excellent display resolution, hardware and software scalability, and support for third-party software systems and tools," as the graphic processor supplier says. it uses an ARM9 CPU core, 320MHz internal memory frequency, and display resolutions ranging from 320x234 up to 1024x768. It will be able to provide six layers of overlay window displays and two video-capture units which support YUV, RGB and ITU656 formats.

"The combination of the ARM9 MCU core and media-connectivity peripherals, along with 2D and 3D rendering, geometry engine, and texture-mapping capabilities, makes the Fujitsu MB86R01 'Jade' an excellent fit for the current Range Rover cluster and future applications," the director added.