EL Driver Module simplifies design and board mounting.
October 20, 2005 -
Operating from 2.0-6.0 Vdc range, D381B stand-alone electroluminescent (EL) lamp driver module combines all external, discrete components required to backlight monochrome displays and keypads on 5 x 7 mm chip. Integrated driver has embedded power inductor and is RoHS- and WEEE-compliant. Turnkey solution utilizes 3-port topology and internally controlled current discharge to reduce audible and electrical noise.
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Original Press release
Rogers Corp., Circuit Materials Div.
100 Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ, 85224
USA
Rogers' EL Driver Module Simplifies Design and Board Mounting
DUREL® Driver Module provides a turnkey, integrated solution to power Electroluminescent (EL) Lamps
Chandler, Arizona, October 7, 2005: Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) announced the introduction of the D381B electroluminescent (EL) driver module - the newest addition to its DUREL® integrated driver product line.
The D381B driver is another "stand-alone" EL driver module solution developed by Rogers that combines all external, discrete components required to backlight monochrome displays and keypads into a single, cost-effective chip. This small, integrated driver module provides a turn-key solution - for simple application designs as well as quick and easy board mounting.
Rob Kimball, business development manager of the Durel Division of Rogers states, "Because their Bill of Materials are reduced by seven components, our customers prefer our modular drivers - it simplifies their inventory and purchasing process. As with our other integrated drivers, the D381B module cuts down on the number of suppliers from four to one while providing ease of design and assembly."
The small, 5mm X 7mm D381B driver has a power inductor already imbedded inside the module. It operates with a wide DC input voltage range (2.0 to 6.0V) to fit various types of electronic applications and battery technologies. The D381B module's high efficiency is well suited for wireless communications devices, such as PDAs, handsets, and other electronic applications.
The D381B integrated module utilizes Rogers' patented three-port (3P) topology for reduction of audible and electrical noise. It also features internally controlled current discharge for additional reduction of audible and electrical noise. All of Rogers' EL drivers, including the new D381B module, are RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment) compliant. Samples of the leadless / lead-free D381B module are currently available from stock. To review a technical data sheet with reference circuit designs, visit www.rogerscorporation.com/durel then click on Technical Literature and scroll down to EL lamp and driver data sheets.
To obtain samples or place orders for the D381B EL module or to find out more about Rogers' entire line of DUREL brand EL lamps and drivers, contact durelcustomerservices@rogerscorporation.com or visit rogerscorporation/durel. You may also contact Durel Division's customer service representatives directly at 480/917-6000.
The information contained in this news release is intended to assist you in designing with Rogers EL systems. This news release is not intended to and does not create any warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining the suitability of these products for each application.
About Rogers Corporation:
Rogers Corporation, headquartered in Rogers, CT, U.S.A., develops and manufactures high-performance specialty materials, which serve a diverse range of markets including: portable communication devices, communication infrastructure, consumer products, computer and office equipment, ground transportation, and aerospace and defense. Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in Connecticut, Arizona, and Illinois in the U.S., in Gent, Belgium, in Suzhou, China, and in Hwasung City, Korea. Sales offices are located in Belgium, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, China, and Singapore.
Durel is a division of Rogers. Its product lines include custom-made, traditional and flexible EL lamps and EL drivers. It supports these products with design engineering consulting services. Durel Division is currently certified to ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002, and ISO 14001:1996 for quality and environmental management systems. For more information about Rogers DUREL® electroluminescent lamps and drivers, please contact Customer Service at durelcustomerservice@rogerscorporation.com, or telephone Customer Service at 480/917-6000, fax: 480/917-6049 or go to www.rogerscorporation.com/durel.
Durel® is a licensed trademark of Rogers Corporation.
Rogers Web site: www.rogerscorporation.com
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