Endicott Research Group, Inc. (ERG) was founded in 1979 in Endicott, New York, USA. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of power conversion products, initially focusing on DC-AC inverters for cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlighting in LCDs. Its core product lines include the Smart Force series of CCFL inverters, the E200II and E400 series, and later expanded to DC-DC converters and LED driver modules for display backlighting. ERG's products are renowned for high efficiency, compact form factors, and reliable operation over wide temperature ranges. The company served demanding markets such as industrial, medical, avionics, and automotive displays. In 2006, ERG was acquired by Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and became part of Murata Power Solutions, gaining access to global resources. As part of Murata, ERG continued to develop advanced backlighting power supplies and transitioned into LED driver technology. ERG historically held a leading niche position in the CCFL inverter market, with a strong reputation for long-life and custom solutions. Today, ERG's expertise is fully integrated into Murata's power product portfolio, contributing to Murata's prominence in the power electronics sector.