This section provides an overview for cold cathode fluorescent lamp (ccfl) lamps as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 cold cathode fluorescent lamp (ccfl) lamp manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cold cathode fluorescent lamp (ccfl) lamp companies as of November, 2024: 1.Visualux Ltd., 2.Energy Avenue, 3.Jaycar Electronics.
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Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) is a type of fluorescent lamp.
Conventional fluorescent lamps are called Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamps, and are abbreviated as HCFLs. CCFLs are unique in that they emit electrons without heating the electrodes, whereas HCFLs heat the electrodes and emit electrons from the emitter.
Since they do not have a filament, CCFLs have a longer life than HCFLs. In addition, CCFLs have the advantages of brighter illumination with less power consumption than HCFLs, in addition to higher color rendering and luminance.
CCFLs have been used as a light source for more than 40 years and have been widely used from home lighting to industrial applications. Specific applications are as follows:
They were mainly used in places where flashing lights are required. As a lighting source, CCFLs are suitable for places where people are stationed due to their high color rendering property.
CCFLs and HCFLs are both fluorescent lamps, but CCFLs are unique in that they do not heat the filament, while HCFLs heat the filament by applying a high voltage to it. When the filament reaches a certain temperature, electrons are emitted, which strike mercury vapor and emit ultraviolet light.
CCFLs are different in that they do not have a filament, but instead use a metal cup. The metal cup directly emits electrons when a high voltage is applied. Then, as in HCFLs, ultraviolet rays are converted to visible light by fluorescent paint.
The electrons are very small, with a radius of approximately 0.282 x 10-5 nm. When air is sealed inside the glass tube, inert gases such as Argon (Ag) or Neon (Ne) are sealed because the probability of collision with mercury vapor is low.
CCFLs have a life of about 40,000 hours. They have a shorter life than HCFLs because the filament deteriorates and the inside of the tube heats up. The life of LED lighting is about 40,000 hours, which is almost the same as CCFL.
A CCFL is an energy-saving device with lower power consumption than a HCFL. They consume about 24W.
This is because CCFLs differ from HCFLs in that they do not heat the filament, thus eliminating the heat loss caused by the filament. On the other hand, when LED lighting provides the same illuminance as the above-mentioned straight fluorescent lamps, the power consumption is 22W.
In terms of power consumption, LED lighting is superior to CCFL.
In 2006, the RoHS (Rose) Directive came into effect in Europe, which stands for "Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
In summary, the directive prohibits the sale in Europe of products that contain more than a specified amount of restricted substances. Currently, 10 substances are subject to this regulation, including mercury. The regulated value of mercury is 1,000ppm or less.
CCFL and HCFL lamps always contain mercury in the glass tube. Most CCFL lamps sold contain less than the specified value of lead in compliance with the RoHS Directive.
However, CCFLs have now shifted from the mainstream of lighting to LEDs due to the image of containing mercury and from the viewpoint of product power consumption.
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Plazmo Industries is a manufacturer of LED, touchscreen, and cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) products established in 2001 and based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company's product portfolio includes LED strips and bars, touch panels for kiosks or medical devices, backlight assemblies, and CCFL lamps for LCD screens. Its products are used in industrial robots and automation systems, gaming and point-of-sale equipment, medical devices, and consumer electronics. Along with its products, the company also offers repair and maintenance services for customers requiring additional support.
CCFLwarehouse, founded in Omaha, NE is a manufacturer of backlight assemblies for LCD Screens. The company's product portfolio includes CCFL lamps, CCFL Lamps Full Assemblies, CCFL Lamps with wires, Complete Desktop Monitor repair kits and accessories that are used in kiosks, laptops and touchscreens. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and aviation. The company has a national distribution network and a customer support center.
Elevam, established in 1917, and based in Taiwan, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of different kinds of lamps. The product portfolio includes diverse range of cold and hot cathode fluorescent lamps, ultraviolet lamps, surge absorbers, neon lamps, and inverters. The company offers ISO-certified products with the use of long-slim discharge tubes. The products are used in various industries involving light or display and electrical systems with energy-efficient elements for eco-friendly environment.
Visualux Ltd. was founded in 1987 in England and is a manufacturer of product lines for the electrical and mechanical industries. The company's product range includes CRU Data Port and Data Express, both featuring removable and external housing for external drives. It also provides CCFL converters with input voltages of 5, 9, 12, and 24 VDC, equipped with one or two lamps. Its offerings further extend to LED backlighting solutions for LCD devices, that find applications in portable devices and serve various purposes, including military and traffic systems, gas stations and audio devices.
LightSources, Inc., a company established in 1983 in Orange, Connecticut, US, is a manufacturer and supplier of lighting products. Its product portfolio comprises sign lamps, backlighting, UVC germicidal lamps, and specialty fluorescent and UV curing. The products are used in surface disinfection, water treatment, and air purification. The specialty fluorescent is also beneficial in medical for light therapy, shipboards, curing, light fax machines, and automotive applications. The products are crucial in home and office lighting.
Jaycar Electronics, founded in 1981, is an electronic product supplier with dual headquarters in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. The company operates 90 stores across Australia and New Zealand, offering a diverse range of electronic products, including alarm systems, cables and connectors, components and electromechanical items, as well as power and batteries. It annually publishes the Jaycar Engineering Catalogue, a valuable resource for product information. These products are used across various industries, including 3D printing, automotive, computing, communication, and security.
Energy Avenue is an American business-to-business (B2B) distributor of electrical lighting products and supplies that was established in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1987. The company stocks LED light fixtures, bulbs, and drivers for various environments and applications, as well as testers and tools for lighting installation or maintenance operations. It also offers smart home energy efficiency solutions, emergency home devices such as smoke alarms and dimmers, and online ordering and customer support services. The company chiefly serves clients in the residential and commercial sectors, as well as those in need of outdoor or landscape lighting such as parks and concert venues.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Visualux Ltd. |
20.4%
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2 | Energy Avenue |
18.4%
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3 | Jaycar Electronics |
14.3%
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4 | ELEVAM corporation |
14.3%
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5 | Plazmo Industries |
12.2%
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6 | LightSources |
10.2%
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7 | CCFLwarehouse |
10.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cold cathode fluorescent lamp (ccfl) lamp page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 2 | 40.0% |
Japan | 1 | 20.0% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 20.0% |
Australia | 1 | 20.0% |