LEDs emit light when operated in a forward biased direction through a semiconductor chip. They convert electrical energy into light energy and are used as indicator lights. The chip has a PN junction that allows current to flow when voltage is applied, causing electrons to recombine with positive charges and emit photons of light. LEDs come in different colors depending on the semiconductor material and require a resistor and correct polarity to operate safely without burning out.
LEDs emit light when electrons recombine with positive charges in the semiconductor material. The color emitted depends on the material used, with common colors being red, green, and blue. LEDs are more energy efficient than incandescent lights and have a longer lifespan. They have many applications including displays, lights, and indicators in devices.
LEDs work by converting electrical energy into light when a current is passed through a semiconductor chip. The chip contains a junction between a p-type and n-type material that emits photons when electrons recombine after moving across the junction. LEDs are used widely in applications like lighting, mobile devices, signs, and sensors due to benefits like energy efficiency, durability, and long lifetime. They come in various colors depending on the material used and chip design.
The document discusses the basics of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and liquid crystal displays (LCDs). It provides information on how LEDs and LCDs work, including:
- LEDs emit light when electrons recombine with positive charges in the semiconductor chip. LCDs use the optical properties of liquid crystals and polarized light to display images.
- Key components of LEDs include the semiconductor chip and current-limiting resistors. LCDs have layers of liquid crystals between two polarized filters that can be manipulated by electric fields to allow light to pass through or not.
- Performance factors for LEDs and LCDs include color, intensity, operating life, and voltage/current requirements. Advantages over other
The document discusses how light emitting diodes (LEDs) work. It explains that LEDs have a semiconductor chip with a P-N junction that emits light when electrically biased in the forward direction. When electrons recombine with holes in the P-region, photons are emitted. LED performance is determined by factors like color, intensity, viewing angle, and long operating life. LEDs are current-driven devices and require current-limiting components to function properly and avoid damage. Overall, the document provides technical details on the inner workings and characteristics of LEDs.
LEDs emit light when electricity is passed through a semiconductor chip. The color of light emitted depends on the material used in the chip. LEDs are more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and last much longer. They have many applications including indicator lights, automotive lighting, signage, and general illumination.
This document provides information about light emitting diodes (LEDs). It discusses what an LED is, how it works, trends in LED technology, and major uses. An LED is a semiconductor that emits light when electrically biased in the forward direction. It works when electrons recombine with holes in the semiconductor, releasing photons. LEDs are more efficient than incandescent lights and are increasingly used for indicators, illumination, mobile devices, signs, and more. The market for LEDs is large and growing, especially in Asia, as the technology continues to improve and costs decrease.
An LED is a semiconductor device that emits light when electric current passes through it. It consists of a chip with a p-n junction, where electrons recombine with holes to release energy in the form of photons. When a suitable voltage is applied, electrons cross the junction and recombine, emitting light. LEDs have advantages over incandescent bulbs like lower energy use, longer lifetime, smaller size, and durability. They have applications in displays, lighting, and indicators. However, LEDs also have disadvantages like higher initial cost and sensitivity to temperature.
The document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It explains that LEDs use a semiconductor diode to emit narrow-spectrum light instead of a filament. The wavelength and color of light depends on the composition of the semiconducting material. An LED consists of a doped semiconductor chip that creates a p-n junction, allowing current to flow easily from p-side to n-side. Common uses of LEDs include status indicators, traffic lights, and flashlights. LEDs have advantages over incandescent lights like longer lifespan, lower energy use, and availability in many colors. Potential future uses include home and vehicle lighting as LED technology continues to improve.
This document provides information on light emitting diodes (LEDs) including how they work, different types of LEDs, and their applications. It explains that LEDs are semiconductors that emit light when electrically biased in the forward direction. The light is produced by electron-hole recombination which releases photons. It also discusses LED voltage and current characteristics, color production, and how LEDs are used in various optical sensors, mobile devices, signs, automobiles, and indicators.
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it. LEDs have several advantages over traditional light sources like incandescent bulbs including higher energy efficiency, longer lifetime, resistance to shock, and ability to emit light in specific wavelengths. However, LEDs also have some disadvantages like higher initial cost and sensitivity to temperature changes.
This document provides information on light emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). It defines LEDs and OLEDs, describes their basic structures and working principles. The key differences are that LEDs use inorganic semiconductors while OLEDs use organic thin films. The document lists advantages of each such as energy efficiency and flexibility for OLEDs. It also discusses applications in devices like phones, displays and lighting. In conclusion, it compares both technologies on factors like viewing angle, response time and temperature range.
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it. LEDs have several advantages over traditional light sources, including high energy efficiency, long lifetime, improved robustness, and smaller size. They operate by converting electrical energy directly into light through electroluminescence in a very narrow band of wavelengths, producing light in a specific color without using any color filters. However, LEDs also have some disadvantages like higher initial costs and sensitivity to temperature.
LEDs (light emitting diodes) emit light when operated in a forward biased direction. They are made of a PN junction of n-type and p-type semiconductors. When forward biased, electrons in the n-side are excited across the junction and combine with holes in the p-side, emitting photons. LEDs convert electrical energy directly to light and are used as indicator lights and in various applications like mobile phones, cameras, displays due to benefits like energy savings and durability. The document discusses the working, types, applications and benefits of LEDs.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits light when electric current passes through it. LEDs have a P-N junction made of semiconductor materials like gallium arsenide or aluminum gallium arsenide. When forward biased, electrons recombine with holes and release energy in the form of photons. LEDs have advantages like high efficiency, long lifespan, fast switching, and come in various colors. They are used for indicators, lighting, data transmission, and displays. While more expensive initially than other lights, LEDs are becoming more affordable and replacing incandescent and fluorescent lights due to their efficiency and longevity.
LEDs are semiconductor light sources that emit light when electric current passes through them. Modern LEDs come in a variety of colors and are increasingly used in lighting applications like automotive lighting and general lighting due to their high efficiency and long lifespan. LEDs have allowed new displays and sensors to be developed and provide efficient solid-state lighting that uses less energy than traditional light sources.
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In today's world, quick and effective communication is essential for every business. To do this, you need the right display using the right technology. Whether you are looking for an indoor or outdoor LED Display,
Optoelectronics combines electronics and optics to study and apply electronic devices that interact with light. Major optoelectronic devices include light-emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, photodiodes, and solar cells. A light emitting diode (LED) is an optical diode that emits light when forward biased. LEDs use semiconductors like gallium arsenide to emit light of different colors depending on the material's band gap. They have advantages like small size, long life, and availability in many colors.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are semiconductor devices that convert electrical energy into monochromatic light. LEDs have a p-n junction consisting of two types of semiconducting materials. When voltage is applied across the junction, electrons can flow from the n-type to the p-type material, recombining with holes and releasing energy in the form of photons. LEDs are available in different colors depending on the semiconductor material and come in single-color, bi-color, and tri-color varieties. They have applications in sensors, displays, lighting, and automotive and traffic signals due to their energy efficiency and long lifetime.
An LED is a semiconductor that emits light when a current is passed through it. It consists of a chip with two regions, a p-region and an n-region, separated by a junction. When a sufficient voltage is applied, electrons can cross the junction from the n-region to the p-region, recombining with positve charges and releasing energy in the form of photons. Different materials in the chip cause LEDs to emit different colors of light. LEDs are commonly used as indicator lights and in various display applications due to their efficiency and durability.
An LED is a semiconductor device that emits light when activated by electricity. Blue LEDs were first developed in 1972 but were not bright. The first high-brightness blue LED was created by Nakamura in 1994, paving the way for white LEDs through phosphor coatings. White LEDs are now commonly used and offer advantages over traditional lighting like higher efficiency, longer lifetime, and ability to emit specific colors. However, LEDs also have some disadvantages such as higher initial cost and temperature/voltage sensitivity.
Analog Electronics ppt on Photo Diodes and LED by Being topperVipin Kumar
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This document provides information about light emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodiodes. It describes how LEDs work by converting electrical energy to light through electroluminescence in a semiconductor chip. LEDs emit monochromatic light in various colors depending on the semiconductor material. Photodiodes are also semiconductor devices that can convert light to current or voltage. When light strikes the photodiode's PN junction, electrons are excited and generate a photocurrent. Both LEDs and photodiodes have many applications including displays, sensors, and optical communication devices.
LEDs emit light when connected in a circuit and come in different colors depending on the semiconductor material. LCDs use liquid crystals to control the transmission of light and are used in displays. Lasers produce highly directional, coherent light through stimulated emission and are used for applications like optical communication, reading, and printing due to their small size, efficiency and ability to be modulated at high frequencies. LEDs, LCDs, and lasers each have distinct operating principles and applications in lighting, displays, and other technologies.
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This Presentation most beneficial for Engineering student and mostly for electronics.In this PPT discuss about the led and also how does it work , use and also discuss about construction of LED,color material,cost , application and many more
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are semiconductors that emit light when electrically biased in the forward direction. LEDs come in various colors like red, blue, green, and white. They function by converting electrical energy to light energy and are used as indicator lights. The brightness of an LED is controlled by regulating the current through it using a series resistor. Too little current and the LED will be dim or off, too much and it can be destroyed. LEDs have a specific forward voltage and maximum current rating. When forward biased above the voltage, electrons combine with holes in the semiconductor, emitting photons that produce the light.
The document summarizes information about photoelectric devices and an R-2R ladder digital-to-analog converter (DAC). It describes how photoelectric devices like photo diodes convert light into electrical signals. It then explains the basic working of an R-2R ladder DAC using two resistors in a cascading network to generate analog voltages from digital inputs. The document also provides examples of 4-bit R-2R ladder circuits and discusses analyzing the circuits using Thevenin's theorem to determine voltage contributions from each bit.
Engineering at Lovely Professional University (LPU).pdfSona
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LPUs engineering programs provide students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the rapidly evolving tech industry, ensuring a bright and successful future. With world-class infrastructure, top-tier placements, and global exposure, LPU stands as a premier destination for aspiring engineers.
The document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It explains that LEDs use a semiconductor diode to emit narrow-spectrum light instead of a filament. The wavelength and color of light depends on the composition of the semiconducting material. An LED consists of a doped semiconductor chip that creates a p-n junction, allowing current to flow easily from p-side to n-side. Common uses of LEDs include status indicators, traffic lights, and flashlights. LEDs have advantages over incandescent lights like longer lifespan, lower energy use, and availability in many colors. Potential future uses include home and vehicle lighting as LED technology continues to improve.
This document provides information on light emitting diodes (LEDs) including how they work, different types of LEDs, and their applications. It explains that LEDs are semiconductors that emit light when electrically biased in the forward direction. The light is produced by electron-hole recombination which releases photons. It also discusses LED voltage and current characteristics, color production, and how LEDs are used in various optical sensors, mobile devices, signs, automobiles, and indicators.
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it. LEDs have several advantages over traditional light sources like incandescent bulbs including higher energy efficiency, longer lifetime, resistance to shock, and ability to emit light in specific wavelengths. However, LEDs also have some disadvantages like higher initial cost and sensitivity to temperature changes.
This document provides information on light emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). It defines LEDs and OLEDs, describes their basic structures and working principles. The key differences are that LEDs use inorganic semiconductors while OLEDs use organic thin films. The document lists advantages of each such as energy efficiency and flexibility for OLEDs. It also discusses applications in devices like phones, displays and lighting. In conclusion, it compares both technologies on factors like viewing angle, response time and temperature range.
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it. LEDs have several advantages over traditional light sources, including high energy efficiency, long lifetime, improved robustness, and smaller size. They operate by converting electrical energy directly into light through electroluminescence in a very narrow band of wavelengths, producing light in a specific color without using any color filters. However, LEDs also have some disadvantages like higher initial costs and sensitivity to temperature.
LEDs (light emitting diodes) emit light when operated in a forward biased direction. They are made of a PN junction of n-type and p-type semiconductors. When forward biased, electrons in the n-side are excited across the junction and combine with holes in the p-side, emitting photons. LEDs convert electrical energy directly to light and are used as indicator lights and in various applications like mobile phones, cameras, displays due to benefits like energy savings and durability. The document discusses the working, types, applications and benefits of LEDs.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits light when electric current passes through it. LEDs have a P-N junction made of semiconductor materials like gallium arsenide or aluminum gallium arsenide. When forward biased, electrons recombine with holes and release energy in the form of photons. LEDs have advantages like high efficiency, long lifespan, fast switching, and come in various colors. They are used for indicators, lighting, data transmission, and displays. While more expensive initially than other lights, LEDs are becoming more affordable and replacing incandescent and fluorescent lights due to their efficiency and longevity.
LEDs are semiconductor light sources that emit light when electric current passes through them. Modern LEDs come in a variety of colors and are increasingly used in lighting applications like automotive lighting and general lighting due to their high efficiency and long lifespan. LEDs have allowed new displays and sensors to be developed and provide efficient solid-state lighting that uses less energy than traditional light sources.
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In today's world, quick and effective communication is essential for every business. To do this, you need the right display using the right technology. Whether you are looking for an indoor or outdoor LED Display,
Optoelectronics combines electronics and optics to study and apply electronic devices that interact with light. Major optoelectronic devices include light-emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, photodiodes, and solar cells. A light emitting diode (LED) is an optical diode that emits light when forward biased. LEDs use semiconductors like gallium arsenide to emit light of different colors depending on the material's band gap. They have advantages like small size, long life, and availability in many colors.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are semiconductor devices that convert electrical energy into monochromatic light. LEDs have a p-n junction consisting of two types of semiconducting materials. When voltage is applied across the junction, electrons can flow from the n-type to the p-type material, recombining with holes and releasing energy in the form of photons. LEDs are available in different colors depending on the semiconductor material and come in single-color, bi-color, and tri-color varieties. They have applications in sensors, displays, lighting, and automotive and traffic signals due to their energy efficiency and long lifetime.
An LED is a semiconductor that emits light when a current is passed through it. It consists of a chip with two regions, a p-region and an n-region, separated by a junction. When a sufficient voltage is applied, electrons can cross the junction from the n-region to the p-region, recombining with positve charges and releasing energy in the form of photons. Different materials in the chip cause LEDs to emit different colors of light. LEDs are commonly used as indicator lights and in various display applications due to their efficiency and durability.
An LED is a semiconductor device that emits light when activated by electricity. Blue LEDs were first developed in 1972 but were not bright. The first high-brightness blue LED was created by Nakamura in 1994, paving the way for white LEDs through phosphor coatings. White LEDs are now commonly used and offer advantages over traditional lighting like higher efficiency, longer lifetime, and ability to emit specific colors. However, LEDs also have some disadvantages such as higher initial cost and temperature/voltage sensitivity.
Analog Electronics ppt on Photo Diodes and LED by Being topperVipin Kumar
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This document provides information about light emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodiodes. It describes how LEDs work by converting electrical energy to light through electroluminescence in a semiconductor chip. LEDs emit monochromatic light in various colors depending on the semiconductor material. Photodiodes are also semiconductor devices that can convert light to current or voltage. When light strikes the photodiode's PN junction, electrons are excited and generate a photocurrent. Both LEDs and photodiodes have many applications including displays, sensors, and optical communication devices.
LEDs emit light when connected in a circuit and come in different colors depending on the semiconductor material. LCDs use liquid crystals to control the transmission of light and are used in displays. Lasers produce highly directional, coherent light through stimulated emission and are used for applications like optical communication, reading, and printing due to their small size, efficiency and ability to be modulated at high frequencies. LEDs, LCDs, and lasers each have distinct operating principles and applications in lighting, displays, and other technologies.
If you want this slide or any other slides related to your engineering courses, you can go to www.slideshare.com and search Arsalan Qureshi for all the slides including this one.
This Presentation most beneficial for Engineering student and mostly for electronics.In this PPT discuss about the led and also how does it work , use and also discuss about construction of LED,color material,cost , application and many more
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are semiconductors that emit light when electrically biased in the forward direction. LEDs come in various colors like red, blue, green, and white. They function by converting electrical energy to light energy and are used as indicator lights. The brightness of an LED is controlled by regulating the current through it using a series resistor. Too little current and the LED will be dim or off, too much and it can be destroyed. LEDs have a specific forward voltage and maximum current rating. When forward biased above the voltage, electrons combine with holes in the semiconductor, emitting photons that produce the light.
The document summarizes information about photoelectric devices and an R-2R ladder digital-to-analog converter (DAC). It describes how photoelectric devices like photo diodes convert light into electrical signals. It then explains the basic working of an R-2R ladder DAC using two resistors in a cascading network to generate analog voltages from digital inputs. The document also provides examples of 4-bit R-2R ladder circuits and discusses analyzing the circuits using Thevenin's theorem to determine voltage contributions from each bit.
Engineering at Lovely Professional University (LPU).pdfSona
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LPUs engineering programs provide students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the rapidly evolving tech industry, ensuring a bright and successful future. With world-class infrastructure, top-tier placements, and global exposure, LPU stands as a premier destination for aspiring engineers.
Air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any ch...dhanashree78
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Air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere.
Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires are common sources of air pollution. Pollutants of major public health concern include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Outdoor and indoor air pollution cause respiratory and other diseases and are important sources of morbidity and mortality.
WHO data show that almost all of the global population (99%) breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits and contains high levels of pollutants, with low- and middle-income countries suffering from the highest exposures.
Air quality is closely linked to the earths climate and ecosystems globally. Many of the drivers of air pollution (i.e. combustion of fossil fuels) are also sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Policies to reduce air pollution, therefore, offer a win-win strategy for both climate and health, lowering the burden of disease attributable to air pollution, as well as contributing to the near- and long-term mitigation of climate change.
Best KNow Hydrogen Fuel Production in the World The cost in USD kwh for H2Daniel Donatelli
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The cost in USD/kwh for H2
Daniel Donatelli
Secure Supplies Group
Index
Introduction - Page 3
The Need for Hydrogen Fueling - Page 5
Pure H2 Fueling Technology - Page 7
Blend Gas Fueling: A Transition Strategy - Page 10
Performance Metrics: H2 vs. Fossil Fuels - Page 12
Cost Analysis and Economic Viability - Page 15
Innovations Driving Leadership - Page 18
Laminar Flame Speed Adjustment
Heat Management Systems
The Donatelli Cycle
Non-Carnot Cycle Applications
Case Studies and Real-World Applications - Page 22
Conclusion: Secure Supplies Leadership in Hydrogen Fueling - Page 27
. マ留 裡留略龍侶: Foundation Analysis and Design: Single Piles
Welcome to this comprehensive presentation on "Foundation Analysis and Design," focusing on Single PilesStatic Capacity, Lateral Loads, and Pile/Pole Buckling. This presentation will explore the fundamental concepts, equations, and practical considerations for designing and analyzing pile foundations.
We'll examine different pile types, their characteristics, load transfer mechanisms, and the complex interactions between piles and surrounding soil. Throughout this presentation, we'll highlight key equations and methodologies for calculating pile capacities under various conditions.
Preface: The ReGenX Generator innovation operates with a US Patented Frequency Dependent Load Current Delay which delays the creation and storage of created Electromagnetic Field Energy around the exterior of the generator coil. The result is the created and Time Delayed Electromagnetic Field Energy performs any magnitude of Positive Electro-Mechanical Work at infinite efficiency on the generator's Rotating Magnetic Field, increasing its Kinetic Energy and increasing the Kinetic Energy of an EV or ICE Vehicle to any magnitude without requiring any Externally Supplied Input Energy. In Electricity Generation applications the ReGenX Generator innovation now allows all electricity to be generated at infinite efficiency requiring zero Input Energy, zero Input Energy Cost, while producing zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions, zero Air Pollution and zero Nuclear Waste during the Electricity Generation Phase. In Electric Motor operation the ReGen-X Quantum Motor now allows any magnitude of Work to be performed with zero Electric Input Energy.
Demonstration Protocol: The demonstration protocol involves three prototypes;
1. Protytpe #1, demonstrates the ReGenX Generator's Load Current Time Delay when compared to the instantaneous Load Current Sine Wave for a Conventional Generator Coil.
2. In the Conventional Faraday Generator operation the created Electromagnetic Field Energy performs Negative Work at infinite efficiency and it reduces the Kinetic Energy of the system.
3. The Magnitude of the Negative Work / System Kinetic Energy Reduction (in Joules) is equal to the Magnitude of the created Electromagnetic Field Energy (also in Joules).
4. When the Conventional Faraday Generator is placed On-Load, Negative Work is performed and the speed of the system decreases according to Lenz's Law of Induction.
5. In order to maintain the System Speed and the Electric Power magnitude to the Loads, additional Input Power must be supplied to the Prime Mover and additional Mechanical Input Power must be supplied to the Generator's Drive Shaft.
6. For example, if 100 Watts of Electric Power is delivered to the Load by the Faraday Generator, an additional >100 Watts of Mechanical Input Power must be supplied to the Generator's Drive Shaft by the Prime Mover.
7. If 1 MW of Electric Power is delivered to the Load by the Faraday Generator, an additional >1 MW Watts of Mechanical Input Power must be supplied to the Generator's Drive Shaft by the Prime Mover.
8. Generally speaking the ratio is 2 Watts of Mechanical Input Power to every 1 Watt of Electric Output Power generated.
9. The increase in Drive Shaft Mechanical Input Power is provided by the Prime Mover and the Input Energy Source which powers the Prime Mover.
10. In the Heins ReGenX Generator operation the created and Time Delayed Electromagnetic Field Energy performs Positive Work at infinite efficiency and it increases the Kinetic Energy of the system.
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Managing MySQL in the cloud introduces a new set of challenges compared to traditional on-premises setups, from ensuring optimal performance to handling unexpected outages. In this article, we delve into covering topics such as performance tuning, cost-effective scalability, and maintaining high availability. We also explore the importance of monitoring, automation, and best practices for disaster recovery to minimize downtime.
15. A light emitting diode (LED) is essentially a PN junction
opto-semiconductor that emits a monochromatic (single color) light
when operated in a forward biased direction.
LEDs convert electrical energy into light energy. They are
frequently used as "pilot" lights in electronic appliances to indicate
whether the circuit is closed or not.
16. About LEDs (1/2)
The most important part of a light emitting diode (LED) is the
semi-conductor chip located in the center of the bulb as shown at the
right. The chip has two regions separated by a junction. The p region
is dominated by positive electric charges, and the n region is
dominated by negative electric charges. The junction acts as a barrier
to the flow of electrons between the p and the n regions. Only when
sufficient voltage is applied to the semi-conductor chip, can the
current flow, and the electrons cross the junction into the p region.
17. How Does A LED Work? (1/2)
When sufficient voltage is applied to the
chip across the leads of the LED, electrons can
move easily in only one direction across the junction
between the p and n regions.
In the p region there are many more
positive than negative charges.
When a voltage is applied and the current
starts to flow, electrons in the n region have
sufficient energy to move across the junction into
the p region.
18. How Does A LED Work? (2/2)
Each time an electron recombines
with a positive charge, electric potential
energy is converted into electromagnetic
energy.
For each recombination of a negative
and a positive charge, a quantum of
electromagnetic energy is emitted in the
form of a photon of light with a frequency
characteristic of the semi-conductor material
(usually a combination of the chemical
elements gallium, arsenic and phosphorus)..
19. Testing LEDs
Never connect an LED directly to a
battery or power supply! It will be destroyed
almost instantly because too much current will
pass through and burn it out.
LEDs must have a resistor in series to
limit the current to a safe value, for quick
testing purposes a 1k resistor is suitable for
most LEDs if your supply voltage is 12V or less.
Remember to connect the LED the
correct way round!
20. How Much Energy Does an LED Emit?
The energy (E) of the light emitted by an LED is related to the
electric charge (q) of an electron and the voltage (V) required to light the
LED by the expression: E = qV Joules.
This expression simply says that the voltage is proportional to
the electric energy, and is a general statement which applies to any
circuit, as well as to LED's. The constant q is the electric charge of a
single electron, -1.6 x 10-19 Coulomb.
21. Finding the Energy from the Voltage
Suppose you measured the voltage across the leads of an LED,
and you wished to find the corresponding energy required to light the
LED. Let us say that you have a red LED, and the voltage measured
between the leads of is 1.71 Volts. So the Energy required to light the
LED is
E = qV or E = -1.6 x 10-19 (1.71) Joule,
since a Coulomb-Volt is a Joule. Multiplication of these numbers
then gives
E = 2.74 x 10-19 Joule.
27. Signal Appications
Traffic
Rail
Aviation
Tower Lights
Runway Lights
Emergency/Police Vehicle Lighting
LEDs offer enormous benefits over traditional incandescent lamps
including:
Energy savings (up to 85% less power than incandescent)
Reduction in maintenance costs
Increased visibility in daylight and adverse weather conditions
29. Illumination (2/2)
LEDs not only consume far less electricity than traditional
forms of illumination, resulting in reduced energy costs, but require
less maintenance and repair. Studies have shown that the use of LEDs
in illumination applications can offer:
Greater visual appeal
Reduced energy costs
Increased attention capture
Savings in maintenance and lighting replacements
As white LED technology continues to improve, the use of
LEDs for general illumination applications will become more prevalent in
the industry.
30. Indication
Household appliances
VCR/ DVD/ Stereo and other audio and video devices
Toys/Games
Instrumentation
Security Equipment
Switches
31. Colours of LEDs (1/3)
LEDs are made from gallium-based
crystals that contain one or more additional
materials such as phosphorous to produce a
distinct color. Different LED chip
technologies emit light in specific regions
of the visible light spectrum and produce
different intensity levels.
LEDs are available in red, orange, amber, yellow, green, blue and
white. Blue and white LEDs are much more expensive than the other
colours. The colour of an LED is determined by the semiconductor
material, not by the colouring of the 'package' (the plastic body). LEDs of
all colours are available in uncoloured packages which may be diffused
(milky) or clear (often described as 'water clear'). The coloured packages
are also available as diffused (the standard type) or transparent.
32. Colours of LEDs (2/3)
Tri-colour LEDs
The most popular type of tri-colour LED has a red and a green
LED combined in one package with three leads. They are called tri-
colour because mixed red and green light appears to be yellow and this
is produced when both the red and green LEDs are on.
The diagram shows the construction of a tri - colour LED. Note
the different lengths of the three leads. The centre lead (k) is the
common cathode for both LEDs, the outer leads (a1 and a2) are the
anodes to the LEDs allowing each one to be lit separately, or both
together to give the third colour.
33. Colours of LEDs (3/3)
Bi-colour LEDs
A bi-colour LED has two LEDs wired in
'inverse parallel' (one forwards, one
backwards) combined in one package with two
leads. Only one of the LEDs can be lit at one
time and they are less useful than the tri-
colour LEDs described above.
35. LED Performance (1/8)
LED performance is based on a few primary characteristics:
Color
White light
Intensity
Eye safety information
Visibility
Operating Life
Voltage/Design Current
36. LED Performance (2/8)
Colour
Peak wavelength is a function of the LED chip material.
Although process variations are 賊10 NM, the 565 to 600 NM
wavelength spectral region is where the sensitivity level of the
human eye is highest. Therefore, it is easier to perceive color
variations in yellow and amber LEDs than other colors.
37. LED Performance (3/8)
White Light
When light from all parts of the visible spectrum overlap one
another, the additive mixture of colors appears white. However,
the eye does not require a mixture of all the colors of the
spectrum to perceive white light. Primary colors from the upper,
middle, and lower parts of the spectrum (red, green, and blue),
when combined, appear white.
38. LED Performance (4/8)
Intensity
LED light output varies with the type of chip, encapsulation,
efficiency of individual wafer lots and other variables. Several LED
manufacturers use terms such as "super-bright," and "ultra-bright to
describe LED intensity. Such terminology is entirely subjective, as
there is no industry standard for LED brightness.
39. LED Performance (5/8)
Eye Safety
The need to place eye safety labeling on LED products is
dependent upon the product design and the application. Only a few
LEDs produce sufficient intensity to require eye safety labeling.
However, for eye safety, do not stare into the light beam of any
LED at close range
40. LED Performance (6/8)
Visibility
Luminous intensity (Iv) does not represent the total light
output from an LED. Both the luminous intensity and the spatial
radiation pattern (viewing angle) must be taken into account. If two
LEDs have the same luminous intensity value, the lamp with the larger
viewing angle will have the higher total light output.
41. LED Performance (7/8)
Operating Life
Because LEDs are solid-state devices they are not subject to
catastrophic failure when operated within design parameters. DDP速
LEDs are designed to operate upwards of 100,000 hours at 25属C
ambient temperature. Operating life is characterized by the
degradation of LED intensity over time. When the LED degrades to half
of its original intensity after 100,000 hours it is at the end of its useful
life although the LED will continue to operate as output diminishes.
Unlike standard incandescent bulbs, DDP速 LEDs resist shock and
vibration and can be cycled on and off without excessive degradation.
42. LED Performance (8/8)
Voltage/Design Current
LEDs are current-driven devices, not voltage driven. Although
drive current and light output are directly related, exceeding the
maximum current rating will produce excessive heat within the LED chip
due to excessive power dissipation. The result will be reduced light
output and reduced operating life.
LEDs that are designed to operate at a specific voltage contain a
built-in current-limiting resistor. Additional circuitry may include a
protection diode for AC operation or full-bridge rectifier for bipolar
operation. The operating current for a particular voltage is designed to
maintain LED reliability over its operating life.