A New Design Concept for the Graphics of FIPS for Automotive Applications

This paper describes the latest progress in the graphic and package design of Fluorescent Indicator Panels (FIPs). In the expanding application of FIPs in the automotive environment, FIPs cover very wide usages such as gauges for speedo, oil/temp, and tacho and conveniences such as radio, trip-computer, etc. The graphic or pattern design freedom and packaging design flexibility are key factors in offering more sophisticated and attractive FIP displays for automotive systems.