scope:

This part of IEC/PAS 62815 specifies the safety requirements for tubular type cold cathode fluorescent lamps for backlight unit purposes (used for flat panel displays such as TVs and monitors etc.), hereafter called "lamps". This PAS will be revised to include other types of lamp when a need for them is recognized.

It also specifies the method a manufacturer should use to show compliance with the requirements of this PAS on the basis of whole production appraisal in association with test records on finished products.

NOTE Compliance with this PAS concerns only safety criteria and does not take into account the performance of cold cathode fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes with respect to colour, starting and operational characteristics.