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Insight Media has updated and improved its sophisticated Cost/Throughput Model for LCD Backlight Units (BLUs). This updated tool performs a throughput analysis of a given BLU configuration and calculates the cost of producing it by determining the component and subsystem costs.
Dozens of different types of backlight configurations and sizes can be modeled within three application areas (Notebook, Monitor and LCD TV). Pricing is forecasted to 2012, allowing easy comparison between alternative solutions. The tool can also be used for design tradeoff analysis.
This version of the workbook (Rev B.) has the following improvements:
· Transmissivity values have been revised based on feedback from TFT manufacturers.
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The method of determining the flux output of CCFLs has been improved to take into account the efficiencies of various lamp diameters and non-linear positioning.
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A 'BLU Scratch Pad' was added to allow user-defined LED and CCFL luminance sources. This allows the user to model new devices that were not included in the Reference Data.
· The results of the BLU Scratch Pad are available on the 2008 BLU Costing Tool and
2008 - 2012 BLU Cost Forecast worksheets.
Samples of the Excel workbook follow:
Please click here to Download Static Version of LCD BLU Cost & Through-put Model
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The model can also be used to look at edge-lit LED BLU architectures, EEFL, RGB LEDs, white LED, enhanced gamut white LEDs, and u-shaped circular CCFLs.
In addition, dozens of different film configurations can be modeled allowing notebook, monitor and TV makers, along with component suppliers and BLU manufacturers, to very quickly evaluate the cost-performance trade-offs of a number of options.
The tool is easy to use with accessible formulas and the ability to customize with company-specific data or configurations.
This multi-purpose tool is available immediately from Insight Media for $2,000. Or, this tool can be bundled with the 193-page LCD Backlight Report, which provides comprehensive analysis of all LCD BLU technologies, and forecasts penetration in notebook, monitor and LCD TV segments. See
http://www.insightmedia.info/reports/2008lcdbludetails.php
to learn more and to download a static version of the model for review.
Who Should Buy:
This report should be purchased by anyone involved in research, development or design of large screen LCD panels, BLUs, films or light sources.
· The report is of value to people planning large screen LCD products.
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Component suppliers to the LCD panel and set manufacturers who need to understand the future trends in the market.
o Backlight manufacturers
o Solid-state lighting suppliers
o Suppliers of the LCD drive electronics
o LCD materials
· Product managers and product planners in LCD or other display systems.
Deliverable:
The report is delivered as an Excel file under a site license agreement.
Pricing:
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BLU Cost Model Tool (Excel Workbook) & 2008 LCD BLU Report
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$6,000
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BLU Cost Model Tool (Excel Workbook) as a stand alone tool
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$2,000
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Multi-site Report Pricing:
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