Planar Selected to Provide Thin Film Electroluminescent Technology to Dytecna Systems Engineering (UK) for Military Vehicle Displays

Planar's TFEL display, which is designed to withstand extreme temperatures and rugged environments, is an ideal complement to UK-based military manufacturer

BEAVERTON, Oregon, February 11 - Planar Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty
display solutions, today announced that its proprietary thin film
electroluminescent (TFEL) display technology has been chosen by United
Kingdom-based Dytecna Systems Engineering for its new Crew Information Screen
(CIS) design. Dytecna Systems Engineering Ltd., which manufactures and
supplies power distribution solutions and Military Land Systems HUMS (Health
and Usage Monitoring Systems) for use in military vehicles, containers,
shelters, marine and rail applications, required a monitor that could endure
the extreme temperatures and demanding ergonomic conditions encountered by
armoured vehicle drivers, and could meet the rigorous requirements of the
UK's Ministry of Defence. Planar's TFEL solution demonstrates Planar's
ongoing strategy to deliver display solutions specifically designed for
high-performance operation in challenging environments and specialty
government and military applications.

Dytecna Systems Engineering provides the design, development,
manufacturing, supply and support of engineered solutions that improve the
function and operation of their clients' assets. Primary capabilities include
custom-built Electronic Architectures, Health & Usage Monitoring Systems, and
Power Management and Generation products. All hardware is underpinned by
ruggedized and easy-to-use software developed specifically for the
application. When operating a military vehicle, drivers rely on Dytecna's
Crew Information Screen (CIS) to provide instant feedback of relevant vehicle
and platform status information. Planar's TFEL (EL320.240.36HB) display
technology, used with Dytecna's Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS),
provides Dytecna a reliable display that they integrate into their system to
effectively and reliably transmit necessary information to vehicle operators.
The ruggedness, sunlight readability and low power consumption of Planar's
TFEL displays were significant features vital to Dytecna's integrated display
requirements for their CIS solution.

Dytecna Systems Engineering's sub-supplier packages Planar's TFEL in an
enclosure, which is specifically designed for the purpose, and they have
developed a function set controlled by simple push buttons. Dytecna was
looking for improved display performance when it comes to durability in
rugged operations to ensure at-a-glance readability, wide operating
temperature range and low power consumption in all terrain vehicles. The
excellent performance of Planar displays in all these areas was the key
reason the TFEL display technology was selected by Dytecna. In addition,
their engineers found that the screen drivers were easy to develop for TFEL,
allowing for a highly-configurable display.

"We have four years of experience using Planar's EL in another project,
all of it positive. We found the Planar EL display to be the right fit again
for this project because of its function and ideal size, as well as power
consumption levels and reliable performance statistics," said Calvin
Allwright, Dytecna Systems Engineering business development manager.

Feedback from Dytecna Engineering's customers, end users of Planar's TFEL
technology, regarding the previous collaboration that utilizes TFEL is
overwhelmingly positive. The users specifically note that the display exceeds
expectations because it is easy to read in all types of operations.

"Dytecna is familiar with our products and has successfully integrated
them into their military solutions for several years. After working with them
further to create a custom solution to meet their specific needs, as well as
to exceed the rugged field-use parameters demanded by the UK's Ministry of
Defence, Planar's TFEL proved to be the perfect fit for the job," said Doug
Barnes, Planar's vice president and general manager.

Additional information about Planar's TFEL technology and a 14-page
electroluminescent design guide summary is available for download at
www.planarembedded.com/el-glass. More information about Dytecna's HUM
monitor is available at www.dytecna.com/products/#5.

About Planar

Planar Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a global leader of specialty display
technology providing hardware and software solutions for the world's most
demanding environments. Hospitals, space and military programs, utility and
transportation hubs, shopping centers, banks, government agencies,
businesses, and home theatre enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide
superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance.
Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices,
manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide. For more information, visit
www.planar.com.

Media, Elaine Ordiz of GolinHarris. +1-213-438-8710, eordiz at golinharris.com, for Planar Systems, Inc.; or Saija Luontama, +358-942-001, saija.luontama at planar.com; or Investors, Ryan Gray, +1-503-748-8911, ryan.gray at planar.com, both of Planar Systems, Inc.