Planar Systems' Industrial Business Unit Completes Transition of Electroluminescent Products to Meet European Union Directive on Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Planar A technique developed by Fairchild Instruments that creates transistor sublayers by forcing chemicals under pressure into exposed areas. Planar superseded the mesa process and was a major step toward creating the chip. Continues Investment in Thin-Film Electroluminescent Display Electroluminescence (EL) is an optical and electrical phenomenon where a material emits light in response to an electric current passed through it, or to a strong electric field. Electroluminescent Displays (ELD Technology and LCD Display Products Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced the completion of a 16-month project to transition its electroluminescent See electroluminescence and EL display. (EL) product line to be compliant with the European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). The electroluminescent line of displays is the flagship of Planar's Industrial Business Unit and has been a key part of Planar's 23-year history of innovation in the display industry. As a specialty industrial display technology, thin-film electroluminescent displays provide high performance visuals but can withstand the wide temperature ranges and vibrations often present in military, industrial, medical and transportation applications. Popular versions of its LA, LB and LC line of open frame LCD products and its recently released LX1200 in-vehicle touch monitor are also compliant with the RoHS directive. In February 2003, the European Union issued Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances, commonly known as RoHS, in certain electrical and electronic equipment. It restricts the use of six hazardous substances, including lead (Pb). The directive states that all products placed on the European market after July 1, 2006 must be compliant with its requirements. Planar is in support of and compliant with EU Directive (European Union Directive) A set of privacy requirements that took effect in 1998 and ordered European member nations to enact compliant legislation. It deals with the establishment of Data Protection Authorities, people's rights to personal information and enforcement. 2002/95/EC with its products, except where exempted, such as medical. A Planar part number has been modified with an "LF" suffix suf·fix n. An affix added to the end of a word or stem, serving to form a new word or functioning as an inflectional ending, such as -ness in gentleness, -ing in walking, or -s in sits. tr.v. designation to indicate RoHS compliance, as shown on the part number label affixed af·fix tr.v. af·fixed, af·fix·ing, af·fix·es 1. To secure to something; attach: affix a label to a package. 2. to the display and on the box containing the display. Planar's electroluminescent displays consist of a solid-state glass panel, an electronic control circuit and a power supply. The thin-film EL glass panel consists of a luminescent lu·mi·nes·cent adj. Capable of, suitable for, or exhibiting luminescence. [Latin l  men, l phosphor A rare earth material used to coat the inside face of a CRT. When struck by an electron beam, the phosphor emits a visible light for a few milliseconds. In color displays, red, green and blue phosphor dots are grouped as a cluster. See screen burn. layer sandwiched between transparent dielectric layers and a matrix of row and column electrodes. A circuit board containing the drive and control electronics is connected to the back of the glass panel. Voltage is applied to row and column electrodes causing the area of intersection (a pixel) to emit light. The result of this solid-state design is a flat, compact, reliable and inherently rugged display with exceptionally fast response times (less than 1 ms) and stunning visual performance. "We are continuing to make significant investments in the technology, production capabilities and sales and marketing of our entire product line, including our electroluminescent (EL) displays. We are seeing solid demand for the unique viewing and environmental characteristics of EL technology in Europe and Asia. As we expand our channel presence in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , we expect similar interest in electroluminescent displays in that market. This move is consistent with the company's new strategic focus on specialty display markets. By making our EL products RoHS compliant, the life of this unique and proven technology will be extended well into the future," said Doug Barnes, general manager and vice president of the industrial business unit, Planar Systems. Planar's EL line is available in a variety of formats from 3" to 10" diagonals and in numerous resolutions. Planar's thin-film electroluminescent displays are offered through a variety of channel partners in North America, Europe and Asia. EL displays are backed by Planar's industry-leading warranty. Product Specifications EL Displays: --Unrivaled visual performance --High brightness and contrast --Wide viewing angle greater than 160 degrees --Rapid display response less than 1ms --Space-efficient mechanical package --Low EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. emissions --Extremely rugged and durable --Reliable, long operating life --RoHS compliant About Planar Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a leading provider of valued-added display hardware and software for a variety of specialty display markets worldwide. Hospitals, shopping centers, banks, businesses and other discriminating consumers depend on Planar to provide unique display-based solutions to exacting requirements, leveraging its operational excellence, technical innovation and go-to-market capabilities. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, with offices, manufacturing partners and customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.planar.com. |
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