Ccfl 15

The phrase "CCFL 15" primarily refers to 15-inch Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) backlight tubes, a legacy lighting technology used in older LCD monitors, laptops, and industrial displays.

Product Overview

These products are thin glass tubes (typically 315mm to 325mm in length and 2.4mm in diameter) used to illuminate 15-inch LCD panels. They require a high-voltage inverter (600V–1000V) to operate.

Market Trends & Insights

* Technological Shift: CCFL technology is largely obsolete in new consumer electronics, having been replaced by LED backlighting, which reached over 90% market penetration by 2023 Displaymodule.

* Legacy Maintenance Market: While no longer used in new production, a steady "repair and replace" market exists for industrial equipment (e.g., HMI screens, medical monitors, POS systems) that have long service lives (10–20 years) and original CCFL components DatainteloDisplaymodule.

* The Conversion Trend: The most significant current trend is the CCFL-to-LED upgrade. Technicians increasingly favor LED conversion kits over original CCFL replacements because LEDs are more energy-efficient, mercury-free, and more reliable than the fragile high-voltage inverters required for CCFL YoutubeDisplaymodule.

* Regulatory Impact: Global regulations (like RoHS) are phasing out mercury-containing products, accelerating the decline of CCFL manufacturing and shifting supply chains toward LED retrofitting Displaymodule.

Sourcing Data

Current supply for 15-inch CCFL components and conversion kits is primarily concentrated in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, China.

* CCFL Tubes: Pricing ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 per tube with low MOQs (e.g., 10 pieces).

* LED Conversion Kits: Highly competitive pricing between $1.00 and $2.50 for a full kit including strips and a driver board.

I have found 3 items for 15-inch CCFL tubes and 10 items for universal LED conversion kits suitable for 15-inch displays. You can find detailed specifications, pricing, and supplier information in the files below.