Planar Systems announces RoHS compliance

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Planar Systems Inc., provider of specialty display solutions, announced the completion of a 16-month project to transition its electroluminescent (EL) product line to be compliant with the European Union Directive on the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS).  The electroluminescent line of displays is the flagship of Planar's Industrial Business Unit.

As a specialty industrial display technology, thin-film electroluminescent displays provide high performance visuals but can withstand the wide temperature ranges and vibrations often present in military, industrial, medical and transportation applications. Planar's LA, LB and LC lines of open frame LCD products, as well as Planar's recently released LX1200 in-vehicle touchmonitor, also are RoHS-compliant.

In February 2003, the European Union issued Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of hazardous substances, commonly known as RoHS, in certain electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS restricts the use of six hazardous substances, including lead. The directive states that all products placed on the European market after July 1, 2006, must be compliant with the new requirements.

A Planar part number has been modified with an "LF" suffix designation to indicate RoHS compliance.