This document introduces the features and types of LED backlights, and gives advice on the selection of backlights, such as conventional edge lit backlights, SuperdiffuserTM backlights, Integral Reflector - multicolour custom backlights etc.
This leaflet presents OMC's range of LED backlights, highlighting their low cost, low current consumption, high reliability and sunlight viewability. It outlines the various backlight technologies such as conventional edge‑lit, superdiffuser™ and integral reflector designs, and explains how they can be customized for different applications.
The document also provides technical data, standard size tables, and examples of industrial and consumer applications, from automotive displays to retail equipment. Contact information and sales phone numbers are included for further inquiries.
| Expected lifetime | better than 100,000 hours |
|---|---|
| Drive current per LED | 1‑2 mA |
| Typical operating current | 10‑40 mA (range 1‑20 mA possible) |
| Operating voltage | 5 V DC (2‑element) to 28 V DC (8‑element) |
The backlights are rated for a life of better than 100,000 hours.