Lumitex uses sheets of fiber optic cloth to create LCD backlights of custom shapes, sizes and configurations. In a typical design, we use two or more layers of Woven Fiber Optic Cloth to form a rectangular light emitting area. This product is typically 0.068” (1.7mm) thick and anywhere from 1 sq inch to over 100 sq inches. The fibers coming off one end are then bundled into a circular ferrule and coupled to one or more LED light sources. An alternatives technology is our thinner UniGlo technology to create backlights as thin as 0.013” (0.33mm). 
 
Lumitex Fiber Optic LCD BackLighting provides long life, low power, inert, maintenance free backlighting for all LCD and Display designs.
 
Longer Life - Durable fiber optic panel never needs replacement. Remote light source offers 10,000 to 100,000 hours life and easy replacement.

Lower Power - Sources require less power than EL, CCFL, or LED Array and no inverter.  As low as 10-20mA at 2vdc
 
Compact Size - Panels are thin and sources are smaller than EL or CCFL inverters.
 
Heat/EMI Free - Fiber optic panel adds no heat or EMI to interfere with switch operation
 
Durable - Optical Fibers are not affected by extremes in humidity (0% to 100%) and temperature (-40 to +85 deg C)

Very Low Startup Costs - Minimal Engineering charge and usually no tooling.  Low prototyping cost with no minimums.
 
Design Flexibility - Fiber Optic technology allows designers to solve unique problems.
 
Thin, Low Profile - Typical construction is 0.068 inches thick (1.7 mm).  Thinner constructions are available.
 
Reduced Assembly and Maintenance - Simply apply panel in between circuit board and LCD glass.  Fiber Optic panel doesn't need replacing, long life light sources are easily replaceable.
 
Additional Information:
 
LCD Backlighting User's Guide
LCD Backlighting Application Pictures
LCD Backlighting FAQ's
Fiber Optic Technologies