Jinx wrote:
> I believe that's the construction of backlit
> alphanumeric LCDs

Most of the ones I've seen use an array of LEDs behind the LCD, not
lighting from the sides. Cheap digital clocks use side-lighting, but all
the alphanumerics I've seen use array backlighting. There is a piece of
diffuse white plastic in between to even out the light from the LEDs.

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