Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced a new driver IC that powers the white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used to backlight color liquid-crystal display (LCD) panels in mobile devices such as cell phones. Designated TB62737FUG, the white LED driver IC incorporates an over-voltage protection function and achieves high power-efficiency of 87 percent for longer rechargeable battery life. Mass production is scheduled to start this month with a monthly production volume of five million units.