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LCD Backlights 
Editor: Shunsuke Kobayashi
Co-Editors: Shigeo Mikoshiba and Sungkyoo Lim

This edited book is authored by leading researchers from companies and universities worldwide, and covers the latest status of LCD backlight research and development. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides details of the variety of applications of backlights including those in LCD-TV, PC monitors and mobile devices. The second part is a full examination of the different light sources that are used including the latest technological trends in cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL), hot cathode fluorescent lamps (HCFL), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), inorganic electro luminescence and flat fluorescent lamp (FFL) backlights. The final part of this book analyses the optical component of backlights encompassing light guide and diffuse plates and brightness enhanced and reflector films. The book in its entirety provides a comprehensive discussion of LCD backlight by covering such a wide range of topics from light sources to light distribution and light saving devices. It will provide an excellent reference for people working in LCD research and development.

 

Product Demographics
Author:    Shunsuke Kobayashi, Shigeo Mikoshiba, Sungkyoo Lim
Publisher:    Society for Information Display
Date of Publication:    07/20/2009
ISBN Number:    978-0-470-69967-6
Format:    Hardcover
Edition:    1st
Pages:    296
Product Description
This book presents a comprehensive examination of LCD backlights including up-to-date developments in both academia and industry.

Covers the design considerations and technical requirements for the multiple applications of LCD backlights. Editors and contributors are experts in the field of LCD backlights from a global array of companies and universities.

Incorporates the background theory to the principles of backlight technologies essential for technical experts and engineers in the field of liquid crystal displays as well as those specialising in backlights.