Two- And Three-Digit LEDDisplays Save PCB Space

New LED displays with built-in IC drivers are targeted at designers who need to reduce the number of components on pc boards. Available in both two- and three-digit configurations, these ÒsmartÓ displays reportedly make it easier to design end-products, particularly those needing to fit into space constrained areas. The Model BD-E522RI-DR1 is a dual-digit display with alphanumeric or numerical digits, while the Model BT-M522RD-DR1 features a three-digit numeric display, with capabilities from zero to nine. Pricing is from under $3.00 each in large quantities. AMERICAN BRIGHT OPTOELECTRONICS CORP., Brea, CA. (714) 257-0800.