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CCFL
(Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) A light source for LCD screens and certain automobile headlights. Also called a "cold cathode fluorescent tube" (CCFT), it weighs more and uses more power than LEDs, which are increasingly superseding them. See HCFL, backlight and fluorescence.


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The panels are 100% mercury-free, which is a significant ecological advantage over traditional CCFL displays, and a noteworthy consideration for corporate users seeking to proactively comply with changing environmental regulations.
NEC Displays has also reduced the conventional four CCFL backlights to just two lights on the new MultiSyncA EA221WMe, thus making the display more energy-efficient.
High prices The price premium for 40- to 42-inch LCD TVs using LEDs is about $200-$500 compared to CCFL alternatives, iSuppli says.
 
 
 
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