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A multicolor Chip-In-Glass Fluorescent Indicator Panel (CIG-FIP) has been applied to “Diamante,” MMC's new car, as an air conditioning display system. Operating in static mode, the display realizes clear and high luminance in the colors of yellow, red, and sky-blue. Display characteristics and features of a next generation driver IC for a CIG-FIP are described. Also, an advanced CIG-FIP using these driver ICs is reviewed.

The preliminary design of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) has started in January 1990. As a result of the JEM configuration review activity which was focused on the development cost and schedule prior to getting into the preliminary design, a part of the JEM Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) functions was changed. This paper presents the JEM ECLS system baseline and the subsystem configuration at the start of the Phase C/D. Also the outline of the preliminary cabin air ventilation testing which started in March 1989 is described.

The Fluorescent Indicator Panel (FIP™) is now widely used in many applications due to its bright, eye pleasing color and readability while driving. Due to its construction, the surface light emitting FIP, gives a wider viewing angle. The multi-colored surface light emitting FIP was developed to offer a better looking and more versatile display. The principle, approach, characteristics, and reliability of multi-colored surface light emitting FIPs, specifically for automotive use, will be discussed.

A surface light emitting fluorescent indicator panel (FIPTM) has been developed to reduce the distance from the lighted surface to the front panel surface. This offers a better viewing angle and easier read display. An extension of the previously developed multi-color FIP's has been made to allow variable colors dependent on the level of input driving voltages. The theory and experimental data on these recent developments are discussed.