From simple monochromatic static lighting to multi-color dynamic lighting, the automotive industry is constantly evolving when it comes to ambient lighting solutions. Brightek, a company known for its cutting-edge interior ambient lighting and interactive signal lighting solutions, is ideally positioned to lend its expertise in ICLEDs to help automotive manufacturers raise the bar in terms of ambient lighting applications and development.

Founded in 2001, Brightek entered the market as a professional semiconductor package supplier and solution provider. Trotting along the lines of innovation, Brightek further recognized key challenges in LED integration and the need to simplify LED packaging, and gradually worked to integrate ICs and LEDs to create innovative ICLED solutions. Brightek’s ICLED-powered ambient lighting solutions include 3535 dual-wire control ICLED, smart RGB 3030 ICLED and ISELED-related products that were developed in collaboration with Inova Semiconductors, a leading German IC manufacturer. Brightek is aiming to launch a novel ICLED product in May 2020 that makes a compact-size transparent display a viable and cost-effective solution.

Over time, ambient lighting solutions have gained in the automotive industry. European and American  auto giants such as BMW and Mercedes have been pushing the frontiers of ambient lighting for its usage as an interactive communication signal.

In the past, ambient lighting has evolved from monochromatic and static lighting to multi-color dynamic lighting. For improved driving experience, ambient lighting has currently been tested as an interactive visual signal for drivers. A few examples include using ambient light on the steering wheel as an indicator of speeding, allowing drivers to stay aware of their driving and improving road safety as a result. These ambient lighting solutions, when paired with autonomous driving concepts can truly revolutionize the upcoming generations of self-drive vehicles.