Barco MDU–268 Specifications

MDU–268

6x8 inch avionics-grade Mission Display Unit

The MDU-268 is an avionics-grade 6x8 inch Mission Display Unit
derived from Barco’s field-proven CHDD family. The MDU-268
has both a digital video input (DVI) and most of the currently
available analog video inputs (Composite, RGB, STANAG,...).
Equipped with the latest, sunlight-readable AMLCD technology,
the MDU-268 delivers excellent brightness and contrast values,
as well as a wide viewing angle of 80° in all directions. It
allows the same unit to be used in portrait as well as landscape
mode.

The use of advanced electronics has enabled a very compact
footprint (maximum 4” depth) and low power consumption.
Because of this, the MDU-268 can be integrated in virtually any
cockpit or cabin environment.

Compatible with FLIR, daylight video cameras, moving maps,
computers and radar, the MDU-268 Display Unit offers a
dedicated imaging solution, wherever your mission takes you.
The unit is DO-178B and DO-254 certified up to level C for the
DVI input.

Main features:

• High-resolution 6 x 8 inch XGA screen (> 125 dpi)

• Multiple configurable inputs:

• 1 Digital video input (DVI)

• Up to 6 analog video inputs

• Night vision compatibility (optional)

• Unique state-of-the-art LED backlight

• Extra wide viewing angle

• Input resolution from VGA to XGA

• Very compact design

• Extensive Built-In Test (BIT)

• RS422 external keyboard communication

• Ambient luminance control

• Compatible with Barco MOSArtTM processing unit

• Configurable softkey legend via OSD

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Technical specifications

GENERAL DATA

Power supply: 28 Vdc, MIL-STD-704A
Power consumption: 70W at 150 fL (operating)
Extreme low temperature start with heater: 150W (typ.)
Weight: 3.8 kg / 8.4 lbs
Cooling: Internal fans
MTTR: Less than 0.5 Hours
Built-In Testing: IBIT, CBIT, PBIT
Software: RTCA/DO-178B
Hardware: RTCA/DO-254

ELECTRO OPTICAL

Panel type: AMLCD (Silicon TFT)
Panel active area: 158.2 x 211.1 mm / 6.23 x 8.31 inch
Panel resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Screen specifications: 262,144 colors
64 grayscales
(253 grayscales with dithering)
Brightness: White surface luminance 250 fL ,
856 cd/m

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Contrast ratio: >400:1 @ dark environment
>7:1 @ 10,000 fC
Anti reflection: Multilayer coating MIL-C-14806A
Colors: Extended color gamut thanks to LED
backlight
Color temperature: >5000 K
White uniformity: better than 30%
Viewing angle: Horz: +/-80°, Vert: -80°/+80°

CONTROLS

Controls (front): Brightness, Up/Down rocker switch
Automatic Light Control
Keys: Programmable softkeys

IMAGE PROCESSING

Functionality: Picture-In-Picture (PIP), scaling, rotating,
image dithering for high-precision
grayscale rendering

INTERFACES

Inputs: 1 DVI digital video
Analog video (maximum 6,
depending on format, including
custom video timings)
RS-170, NTSC, PAL, VGA to XGA RGB
(SoG or +H, +V), STANAG 3350A,
3350B & 3350C
I/O: RS422 communication for keyboard,
status; video source/mode and OSD
control

ENVIRONMENTAL

Compliance: RTCA/DO-160E
High temperature: +55°C / +131°F operational
+71°C / +160°F (30 mins)
Low temperature: -40°C / -40°F operational
Altitude: 50,000 ft (operational)
Warm-up time: 5 min.
Operational: 10 min. full specs
Humidity: Up to 95% RH; 60°C condensing
Vibration: DO-160E
Shock: 20 g
Crash safety: 40 g
EMI/EMC: MIL-STD-461D/462D
MTBF (calculated): 15,000 hrs (AIC)

OPTIONS

• Keyless bezel

• NVG compatibility: MIL-STD-3009

258.6 mm / 10.18 inch

201.5 mm / 7.93 inch

90 mm / 3.54 inch

242.2 mm / 9.53 inch

190 mm / 7.48 inch

Barco

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Barco, Inc.

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