As an alternative to cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), ASM Circuits Pvt. Ltd. now offers field-upgradeable and OEM backlighting solutions that provide greater brightness control and extended display life for applications such as consumer displays, kiosks, medical devices and military/aerospace equipment signs etc.
backlighting solution is based on Cree's energy efficient, high brightness XThin® blue and green LEDs mounted to a thermally conductive substrate. Cree will be privately demonstrating this latest innovation during the SID International Symposium, which is taking place May 22-27 in Boston.
The new solutions are direct and edge-lit backlight LED & EL systems, or strips, that can be used in new or retrofit installations to replace CCFLs with identical form, fit and function.

LED & EL backlights enhance control with full brightness at temperatures as low as -40°C and dimming to 0.5 nits with no flicker.

The Electroluminescent phenomenon is today's state of the art, "solid state" lamp technology, consisting essentially of millions of tiny phosphor particles which light up when an electrical energy is applied to them. When electrons are relaxed and return to their unexcited state, light is emitted. Electroluminescent lamps draw very little power, therefore, produce little heat, and, because they do not contain filaments or mechanical parts, they are not susceptible to shock, vibration or catastrophic light failure. Unlike directional light sources such as LED's and incandescent, electroluminescent lamps is lamebrain. They have a uniformly illuminated surface, which appears equally bright from all viewpoints of 160 ? on a flat surface. Additionally, a 360-degree visibility is possible with a wrap-around configuration.

Estimates for enhancements to OEM or after-market displays are available in as little as 24 hours.