{"product_id":"lcd-backlights-hardback-9780470699676","title":"LCD Backlights (Hardback) 9780470699676","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLCD Backlights\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eShunsuke Kobayashi (Edited by), S Kobayashi (Author), Shigeo Mikoshiba (Edited by), Sungkyoo Lim (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470699676, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 14 April 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e296 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16 x 2.3 cm, 0.562 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLCD Backlights\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for researchers and general readers alike. . . includes an impressive spectrum of topics. Having specialized for nearly 10 years in this field, I can attest to the fact that it would be hard to find anywhere else the range of backlighting technology and information covered in this book.\"  (\u003ci\u003eSID ID Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, 2010)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"LCD Backlights is an invaluable resource for researchers and general readers alike.... [It] would be hard to find any where else the ‘fullness’ of backlighting technology and information covered in this book.\" (\u003ci\u003eInformation Display\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch and development on liquid crystal display (LCD) backlight technologies are becoming increasingly important due to the fast growth of the LCD business. Backlight technologies contribute to functional improvements of LCDs in terms of wide colour reproduction, uniformity improvements of luminance and colour temperature, high luminance, long life, less power consumption, thinner backlight unit, as well as cost. As LCD panel technology progresses, the lighting technology that provides the illumination for the panel must similarly evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLCD Backlights\u003c\/i\u003e is written by a global panel of leading researchers and practitioners in this field from both academia and industry. The first part of \u003ci\u003eLCD Backlights\u003c\/i\u003e details 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 amongst others, cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), mercury-free fluorescent lamps and light emitting diodes (LEDs). The final part of the book analyses the optical component of backlights such as diffusers and brightness enhancement films.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive analysis of the latest status of LCD backlight research and development.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the design considerations and technical requirements for the multiple applications of LCD backlights.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders techniques used for power saving and picture quality improvement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the requirements for backlight units used for TVs, PC monitors and mobile phones.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLCD Backlights\u003c\/i\u003e is of significant interest to practising electronics and display engineers as well as scientists working on the development of liquid crystal displays. This book is also of value to graduate students and researchers involved in display technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Society for Information Display (SID) is an international society, which has the aim of encouraging the development of all aspects of the field of information display. Complementary to the aims of the society, the Wiley-SID series is intended to explain the latest developments in information display technology at a professional level. The broad scope of the series addresses all facets of information displays from technical aspects through systems and prototypes to standards and ergonomics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries Editor's Foreword xi\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Editors xiii\u003cbr\u003eList of Contributors xv\u003cbr\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE BACKLIGHTS BY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Technical Trends and Requirements\/Specifications for LCD TV Backlights 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Y. Lee, SAMSUNG Electronics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.1 Introduction 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Structure of LCD TV Backlights 5\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Trends in LCD TV Backlights 6\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Requirements\/Specifications for LCD TV Backlights 14\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Conclusions 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Improvement of Moving Picture Quality by Means of Backlight Control 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eT. Yamamoto, Hitachi, Ltd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 21\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Blur of Moving Images on LC Displays 22\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Methods of Reducing Motion Blur 26\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Backlight Blinking 30\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Conclusions 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Multiple Primary Color Backlights 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eH. Sugiura, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Present Status 33\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Technological Impacts 35\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Operation of Prototype, Six-primary-color Monitor 36\u003cbr\u003e3.4 Details of a Six-primary-color Backlight Unit 40\u003cbr\u003e3.5 Signal Processing of Transforming from Three Primaries to Six Primaries 42\u003cbr\u003e3.6 Color Gamut of the Prototype Monitor 43\u003cbr\u003e3.7 Other Techniques for Multiple Primary Color LC-TVs 45\u003cbr\u003e3.8 Remaining Issues 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Reduction of Backlight Power Consumption of LCD-TVs 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eT. Shiga, The University of Electro-Communications\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 49\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Display Method of LCD and Power Reduction 50\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Principle of the Adaptive Dimming Technique 51\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Adaptive Dimming Control and Power Consumption 53\u003cbr\u003e4.5 Other Features of the Adaptive Dimming Technique 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Notebook PC\/Monitor Backlights 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eB. H. Hong, Kwangwoon University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 61\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Characteristics Required for Backlights 62\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Optical Systems for Backlights 62\u003cbr\u003e5.4 Light Sources for Backlights 64\u003cbr\u003e5.5 Optical Components of Backlights 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Backlights for Handheld Data Terminals 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Aoyama, Omron Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 73\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Basic Structure and Principles of LED Backlights 74\u003cbr\u003e6.3 Constituents of LED BLUs 80\u003cbr\u003e6.4 Various LED Backlight Configurations 82\u003cbr\u003e6.5 Conclusions 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO LIGHT SOURCE DEVICES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 CCFL Backlights 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eK. Yamaguchi, Panasonic Photo \u0026amp; Lighting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 91\u003cbr\u003e7.2 Structure and Operating Principle of CCFLs 91\u003cbr\u003e7.3 Basic Characteristics of CCFLs 93\u003cbr\u003e7.4 Future Trends in CCFLs 99\u003cbr\u003e7.5 Conclusions 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 CCFL Inverters 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eT. Uematsu, TDK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 103\u003cbr\u003e8.2 Various Drive Schemes of CCFL Inverters 103\u003cbr\u003e8.3 Equivalent Circuit of CCFLs 106\u003cbr\u003e8.4 Inverter Circuits 108\u003cbr\u003e8.5 Driving of CCFLs with Inverters 110\u003cbr\u003e8.6 Lamp Current Balancers for Driving Multiple Lamps 111\u003cbr\u003e8.7 Conclusions 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 HCFL Backlights 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. A. S. Sluyterman, Philips Lighting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 HCFL Light Source as a Member of the Fluorescent Lamp Family 117\u003cbr\u003e9.2 Introduction of the Hot Cathode in Fluorescent Lamps 119\u003cbr\u003e9.3 Driving the HCFL 120\u003cbr\u003e9.4 Cathode Life Properties of HCFL 122\u003cbr\u003e9.5 Lumen Maintenance and Color Point Shift during Life 123\u003cbr\u003e9.6 Designing a Backlight with HCFL 123\u003cbr\u003e9.7 The Scanning Feature, Cost-effectively Enabled by HCFL 126\u003cbr\u003e9.8 The Dimming Feature 126\u003cbr\u003e9.9 Conclusions 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 EEFL Backlights 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ.-H. Ko, Hallym University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 129\u003cbr\u003e10.2 Basic Characteristics of EEFLs 130\u003cbr\u003e10.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of EEFL Backlights 136\u003cbr\u003e10.4 Technological Trends of EEFL Backlights 138\u003cbr\u003e10.5 Development Targets 142\u003cbr\u003e10.6 Conclusions 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 FFL Backlights 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eG. Kim, GLD Co., Ltd. and Mirae Corporation, and S. Lim, Dankook University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 147\u003cbr\u003e11.2 The History of FFL Development 147\u003cbr\u003e11.3 Characteristics of FFLs 151\u003cbr\u003e11.4 Features of the FFL 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Magnetically Coupled Electrodeless Lamps 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eF. Okamoto, Matsushita Electric Works\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 159\u003cbr\u003e12.2 The Operating Principle of Electrodeless Lamps 160\u003cbr\u003e12.3 Environmental Protection 162\u003cbr\u003e12.4 Features of Electrodeless Lamps 162\u003cbr\u003e12.5 Commercial Products with Electrodeless Lamps 163\u003cbr\u003e12.6 Trends in Research and Development 167\u003cbr\u003e12.7 Application to LCD Backlights 167\u003cbr\u003e12.8 Conclusions 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Mercury-free Fluorescent Lamp Backlights 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eT. Shiga, The University of Electro-Communications\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 171\u003cbr\u003e13.2 Basic Characteristics of Mercury Discharge 172\u003cbr\u003e13.3 Basic Characteristics of Xenon Discharge 172\u003cbr\u003e13.4 Mercury-free Xe Discharge Fluorescent Lamps 174\u003cbr\u003e13.5 Mercury-free Xe Flat Discharge Lamp 176\u003cbr\u003e13.6 Conclusions 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 LED Backlights 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eM. Zeiler and J. Hüttner, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 181\u003cbr\u003e14.2 LED Device Principle 182\u003cbr\u003e14.3 LED Backlight Solutions for Different LCD Sizes 186\u003cbr\u003e14.4 Conclusions 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Technological Trends of LED Backlight Units 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eY. Kondo, NEC LCD Technologies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 195\u003cbr\u003e15.2 Structure of LED Backlight Units 195\u003cbr\u003e15.3 Design of LED Backlight Units 196\u003cbr\u003e15.4 Requirements for Backlight Units 199\u003cbr\u003e15.5 Technical Trends of LED Backlights 202\u003cbr\u003e15.6 Applications of LED Backlights 204\u003cbr\u003e15.7 Conclusions 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 White OLED Backlights 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ. Jang, Kyung Hee University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 207\u003cbr\u003e16.2 White OLED with a Single-layer Emission 208\u003cbr\u003e16.3 White OLED with Multi-layer Emission 210\u003cbr\u003e16.4 WOLED with Color Conversion 213\u003cbr\u003e16.5 Stacked WOLED Devices 213\u003cbr\u003e16.6 Applications of WOLEDs 214\u003cbr\u003e16.7 Research and Development Status 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Inorganic EL Backlights 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Okamoto, NHK Science \u0026amp; Technical Research Laboratories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 219\u003cbr\u003e17.2 Classification of Inorganic EL Devices 220\u003cbr\u003e17.3 Device Structures and Characteristics 221\u003cbr\u003e17.4 High-luminance Inorganic EL Devices 226\u003cbr\u003e17.5 Practical Examples of Backlight Use 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Field Emission Backlights 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eM. Ushirozawa, NHK Science \u0026amp; Technical Research Laboratories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction 229\u003cbr\u003e18.2 Field Electron Emitter 229\u003cbr\u003e18.3 Lamp Container and Vacuum Seal 231\u003cbr\u003e18.4 Cathodoluminescent Phosphor 231\u003cbr\u003e18.5 Issues Relating to Practical Field Emission Backlights 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE OPTICAL COMPONENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Light-guide Plates 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eY. Ishiwatari, Asahi Kasei Chemicals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction 237\u003cbr\u003e19.2 Market Demands for PMMA 238\u003cbr\u003e19.3 Characteristics of PMMA 239\u003cbr\u003e19.4 Manufacturing Method for PMMA Plates 242\u003cbr\u003e19.5 Applications to LCD Backlight Units 242\u003cbr\u003e19.6 Characteristics Required for Materials of Light-guide Plates 246\u003cbr\u003e19.7 Materials for Extrusion Molding and Injection Molding 248\u003cbr\u003e19.8 Conclusions 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Optical Diffuser Plates 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eY. Ishiwatari, Asahi Kasei Chemicals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Introduction 251\u003cbr\u003e20.2 PMMA Light Diffuser Plates 252\u003cbr\u003e20.3 MS and PS Light Diffuser Plates 253\u003cbr\u003e20.4 Trends in Light Diffuser Plates 255\u003cbr\u003e20.5 LED Light Sources and Diffusing Plates 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Lens Films and Reflective Polarization Films 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eF. Hanzawa, Sumitomo 3M\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Introduction 257\u003cbr\u003e21.2 Fundamentals of Reflection and Refraction 257\u003cbr\u003e21.3 Lens Films (Upward Direction) 259\u003cbr\u003e21.4 Lens Films (Downward Direction) 261\u003cbr\u003e21.5 Reflective Polarization Films 262\u003cbr\u003e21.6 Resin-type Specular Reflection Films 263\u003cbr\u003e21.7 Applications of Films 264\u003cbr\u003e21.8 Standards 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 267\u003cbr\u003eIndex 269\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Electronics%20\u0026amp;%20communications%20engineering%20%5BTJ%5D%22\"\u003eTJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52278022996248,"sku":"9780470699676","price":79.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470699676.jpg?v=1781456098","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/lcd-backlights-hardback-9780470699676","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}