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Bar graph arrays are light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are used for solid state metering in applications such as audio monitoring, telecommunications, and instrumentation. These rugged board-mounted components are usually rectangular, X-Y stackable, and available in up to ten segments. Bar graph arrays with interlock mechanisms can be connected together in order to display long strings of information. Many devices feature easy-to-handle integrated circuit (IC) packages that are compatible with standard dual in-line package (DIP) sockets. Bar graph arrays that contain multi-color elements help eliminate many of the alignment, intensity, and color-matching problems associated with discrete light emitting diodes (LEDs). Consequently, they are often used in transportation, push button, and security applications that require easily recognizable segments, a wide viewing angle, and high on/off contrast.   


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Annunciators and graphic display panels disclose the layout and annunciate the status and measurement parameters of industrial processes, security and fire alarms of buildings and manufacturing facilities, power distribution networks, and other operations.
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Fire Alarm Control Panels
Fire alarm control panels (FACP) are systems which receive information from input devices (smoke detectors, heat detectors, etc.), process the information, and trigger an output device such as an audio or visual alarm.
Flat Panel Displays
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Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
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