Historically, end-equipment manufacturers have used lighting as a way to differentiate their product over that of their competition and to satisfy market needs. A subset of lighting, known as fun lights, has emerged and is growing in popularity in battery-powered portable applications. Fun lights can be used to decorate the external appearance of a product and supplement its functionality. The end application may also require different colors and include a variety of blinking or dimming options. Typically, fun lights are implemented using external light emitting diodes (LEDs).