AUO A070VW08 V2 7-inch WVGA TFT-LCD
AUO A070VW08 V2 is a legacy 7.0-inch transmissive TFT-LCD module with 800 x 480 WVGA resolution, 500 cd/m2 typical brightness, 24-bit parallel RGB input and a 3-wire SPI control interface. The module uses a normally-white display mode and provides 16.7 million colors.
Two AUO part-number variants appear in the reviewed final specifications: 97.07A19.200 and 97.07A19.201. Always confirm the complete part number on the rear label before sourcing, repair or replacement work.
Lifecycle notice: AUO's reviewed documentation identifies A070VW08 V2 as an end-of-life model, with an EOL schedule in December 2012. This page is retained for identification, legacy-equipment support and replacement evaluation; it does not indicate current mass-production availability.
Exact identity: Model name A070VW08 V2. Reviewed AUO part numbers are 97.07A19.200 and 97.07A19.201. These records share the same public model name but contain revision-dependent details, so the part numbers must not be treated as interchangeable without checking the controlled drawing, electrical specification and rear label.
Reviewed Specifications
| Manufacturer / Model | AUO / A070VW08 V2 | Lifecycle | Discontinued / EOL legacy model |
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| AUO part numbers reviewed | 97.07A19.200 and 97.07A19.201 | Panel size | 7.0 inch |
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| Resolution | 800 x 480 (WVGA) | Aspect ratio | 15:9 |
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| Display mode | TN-type, normally white, transmissive | Gray inversion direction | 6 o'clock |
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| Brightness | 500 cd/m2 typical; 400 cd/m2 minimum | Contrast ratio | 500:1 typical |
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| Viewing angle | Right/Left 65 degrees, Up 50 degrees, Down 60 degrees typical (CR 10) | Response time | 12 ms rise / 18 ms fall typical |
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| Display colors | 16.7M, 24-bit RGB | Color gamut | 50% NTSC typical |
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| Active area | 152.40 x 91.44 mm | Pixel pitch | 0.1905 x 0.1905 mm |
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| Module outline | 165.0 x 104.0 x 5.1 mm, excluding cables | Weight | 160 g maximum |
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| Surface treatment | Anti-glare, 3H hard coating | Signal interface | 24-bit parallel RGB plus 3-wire SPI |
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| Panel connector | 60-pin interface | Backlight connector | E&T H201K-P020N-02B |
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| Backlight | WLED, 33 LEDs | LED current | 220 mA suggested |
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| Backlight life | 10,000 hours minimum under specified conditions | Panel power | 0.19 W typical, excluding backlight |
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| Operating temperature | -20 to +70 degrees C | Storage temperature | -30 to +80 degrees C |
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Part-number variation: The two reviewed specifications give different LED forward-voltage ranges. For 97.07A19.200, the listed range is 8.85 to 10.35 V with 9.75 V typical; for 97.07A19.201, it is 8.4 to 10.5 V with 9.6 V typical. Confirm the exact supplied part before designing or selecting the backlight driver.
Interface and Power Integration
A070VW08 V2 uses a 60-pin panel interface carrying 24-bit parallel RGB data, data clock, data enable and control signals. A 3-wire SPI connection is provided for register control, and the interface also includes CABC-related functions. It is not an LVDS panel.
- Verify the complete 60-pin assignment, voltage rails and logic levels for the exact AUO part number.
- Confirm the 800 x 480 timing, clock polarity and display orientation in the host controller.
- Follow the specification's power-on and power-off sequence; do not hot-plug the panel.
- Validate SPI initialization and CABC behavior in the final controller firmware.
Mechanical and Optical Review
The active display area is 152.40 x 91.44 mm within a 165.0 x 104.0 x 5.1 mm module outline. The stated thickness excludes the backlight cable and FPC. Enclosure design must use the controlled mechanical drawing and allow for connector access, cable routing, tolerance stack-up and bezel pressure.
The published 500 cd/m2 brightness and viewing-angle values are panel-level figures measured under specified conditions. Readability through a cover lens, touch sensor or protective window must be verified in the completed assembly.
Legacy Replacement Checklist
A substitute should not be approved only because it is a 7-inch 800 x 480 panel. Compare the original A070VW08 V2 and each candidate item by item:
- Rear-label model and AUO part number (.200 or .201).
- Module outline, active area, mounting points, FPC position and connector orientation.
- 60-pin pinout, voltage rails, RGB timing, SPI initialization and CABC functions.
- Backlight connector, LED current, forward-voltage range and dimming method.
- Brightness, viewing direction, operating temperature and optical requirements.
- EMI, thermal, vibration and long-duration operation in the final equipment.
Is A070VW08 V2 still in production?
No. The reviewed AUO documentation identifies this as a discontinued legacy model with a December 2012 EOL schedule. Any available stock should be checked for authenticity, condition, date code and storage history.
Are 97.07A19.200 and 97.07A19.201 automatically interchangeable?
No. They share the model name A070VW08 V2, but their controlled documents contain revision-dependent details. Confirm electrical, backlight and mechanical compatibility before substitution.
Does A070VW08 V2 use LVDS?
No. The reviewed specifications describe a 24-bit parallel RGB display interface with 3-wire SPI control. A host designed only for LVDS requires an appropriate conversion solution and full compatibility verification.
Is it qualified for automotive or medical use?
The specification mentions suitable application examples, including car aftermarket use, but that is not the same as end-equipment qualification. Required safety, regulatory and environmental approvals remain the responsibility of the finished-system designer.
Replacement enquiry: Send a clear photo of the rear label, the full AUO part number, required quantity and host-interface information. Compatibility must be confirmed from the original drawing and tested in the final equipment before approval.
