Rogers Corp. announced the introduction of the D381B electroluminescent (EL) driver module –- the newest addition to its DUREL® integrated driver product line.

The D381B driver is a standalone EL driver module solution that combines all external, discrete components required to backlight monochrome displays and keypads into a single, cost-effective chip, the company reports. This small, integrated driver module can be used for simple application designs as well as quick and easy board mounting.

The small, 5mm X 7mm D381B driver has a power inductor 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 suited for wireless communications devices, such as PDAs, handsets, and other electronic applications, according to the company.

Contact: www.rogerscorporation/durel