Thorough Testing Produces Fiber Lighting System
A fiber optic distributed lighting system can illuminate exterior door handles, puddle lamps and running boards in vehicles, eliminating the need for incandescent lamps or light-emitting diodes in these high-moisture, -shock and -vibration areas. Distributed lighting offers vehicle designers flexibility in styling while offering manufacturers energy savings and improved reliability. However, lighting system designers face stiff safety and reliability problems when considering any type of syst...
Photonics Spectra, July 2000