Case Study

Communication Panel

Project

Personal aviation flight system (jetpack) communication panel

Application Characteristics

The jetpack is designed to automatically communicate changes in fuel load to the pilot during takeoff and flight. The advanced jetpack pilot warning display quickly and accurately provides all necessary information to the pilot including exhaust gas temperature, battery voltage, electronic control unit, and calibration.

The communication panel is illuminated, features color-coding to visually differentiate information, has a wide viewing angle, and offers clear contrast to ensure the dashboard is easy to read during flight so that the pilot can make fast decisions.

Light Pipe Provided

Light pipes (light guides) transmit light from a LED mounted on a PCB board to the user interface to communicate the vital information. The light pipes offer design flexibility, easy installation and multiple LED packaging options. There are two different styles of light pipes: rigid or flexible light pipes and comes in different configurations depending on application requirements.

Light pipes are secured directly to the display panel with no mechanical attachment to the PCB. The installation and removal of the circuit board can thus be accomplished without disturbing the display panel.

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