Adafruit

Adafruit

Adafruit Industries is a renowned open-source hardware company that provides innovative electronics and educational resources to empower makers, inventors, and engineers. Founded in 2005 by Limor Fried, Adafruit has become a prominent figure in the maker community, offering a wide range of products including development boards, sensors, components, and tools. Emphasizing open-source values, Adafruit promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing through its extensive collection of tutorials, guides, and project ideas. The company's commitment to education is evident through its Circuit Playground platform, which aims to teach electronics in a fun and accessible manner. Adafruit's dedication to diversity and inclusion is reflected in its efforts to support and promote women in STEM fields. With a focus on quality, creativity, and community, Adafruit continues to inspire and enable individuals to explore and create within the realms of electronics and technology.

Display Backlights

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WHITE LED BACKLIGHT MODULE - MED
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-20°C ~ 70°C
White
3.3V
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Rectangular
15mA
110cd/m²
72.50mm x 22.50mm x 3mm
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WHITE LED BACKLIGHT MODULE - LAR
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-20°C ~ 70°C
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15mA
80cd/m²
84mm x 45mm x 3.6mm
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DISPLAY BACKLIGHT FOR LCD DISP
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3.3V
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15mA
150cd/m²
38.70mm x 11.90mm x 2.2mm

About  Display Backlights

Display backlights are essential components incorporated into a wide range of display systems to enhance visibility and readability. These backlights serve the purpose of providing illumination to the display panel, ensuring that the information displayed is clear and easily discernible in different lighting conditions. By strategically positioning light sources behind the display panel, backlights evenly distribute light across the entire surface, enabling optimal visibility of the displayed content. This is particularly important in scenarios where ambient lighting may not be sufficient for clear viewing, such as in low-light environments or when the display is exposed to direct sunlight. Display backlights are utilized in various types of display systems, including LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode), and VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) displays. They can significantly improve the contrast and legibility of text, images, and graphics, making them easier to read and interpret. Moreover, advancements in backlighting technology have led to the development of more energy-efficient solutions, such as LED (Light-Emitting Diode) backlights. LEDs offer advantages such as lower power consumption, longer lifespan, and better color reproduction, making them a popular choice for display backlights in modern devices. In summary, display backlights play a vital role in enhancing visibility and readability in various display systems. They ensure that the information displayed on screens is easily visible and clear, regardless of the lighting conditions, thereby improving the overall user experience.