Industry demand for thinner, more-efficient backlights is bringing to the fore edge-lit illumination solutions that use fewer LEDs Superior light-extraction efficiency, combined with an optimum ...

MicroLens edge-lighting modules from Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) provide white LED backlighting for LCDs that serves a multitude of functions with a minimum of LEDs for a wide range of display ...

Thanks to their improved luminous efficiency and longer life, coupled with increased demands for a wide color gamut, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are steadily replacing the venerable cold-cathode ...

Most of the leading edge display technologies are pretty much synonymous with the Korean or Japanese electronics manufacturers. Not this time. Global Lighting Technologies, a Taiwanese company has ...

Light guide plates (LGPs) form the cornerstone of modern LED backlighting systems, ensuring that light from compact diode sources is distributed evenly across display panels. Recent advancements in ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to rapidly expanding demand for slimmer televisions, Samsung Electronics LCD Business announced today that it has begun mass producing the industry’s ...

LED packaging house Lite-On Technology is eyeing the edge-type LED backlighting market, as the company expects edge-type LED backlighting technology to replace direct-type LED backlighting technology ...

Eric Franklin led the CNET Tech team as Editorial Director. A 20-plus-year industry veteran, Eric began his tech journey testing computers in the CNET Labs. When not at work he can usually be found at ...

A typical LCD consists of liquid crystal material with transparent electrodes and polarizing filters. Applying voltage across the liquid crystal layer allows light to pass through in varying amounts.