Tuesday, 3 June 2014

Understanding The LED Module

A light emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor component that allows current to pass in only one direction. When current is applied, the LED emits light. The module is usually used in creating portable lighting.

Some of the applications of the module are: night lights, outdoor lighting, headlamps, flashlights, book lights, and multiple bulb units. In all of these applications the module emits bright light from a very small bulb.

Traditionally, light bulbs make light when the filament is heated by electricity. This means that if the filament ceases to function the bulb does not give light.

LED bulbs usually don't have a filament and instead have electrified semiconductors. There are a number of materials that can be used as semiconductors.

The most amazing thing is that the material used as the semiconductor element is the one that determines the color of the light given out.

Some of the popular materials used as semiconductors are: aluminum gallium indium phosphide (AlGaInP) which gives orange, yellow, and red color. There is also indium gallium nitride (InGaN) that gives blue and white color.

Advantages of the modules

There a number of benefits that come with LED modules. One advantage is that the module has a longer lifespan. The manufactures say that the devices have a lifespan of 50,000 hours which means that you save a lot of money since you don't have to keep on buying the devices every now and then.

The other advantage is that the devices require just small amount of power to work; therefore, you spend less on your electricity. The reason why they require just small amount of power is because their efficiency is very high.

Another advantage of the modules is that they can be used on a number of applications. For example, they can be used in house lighting, glowing ice cubes, color-changing wands, and in LED-lit sunglasses.

The modules can also be used in mugs, faux candles, and in different types of jewelry; therefore, regardless of the type of application that you have, you will most definitely get a LED bulb to use.

Cons of the modules

Although, the devices are very effective in reducing the cost of operation, they tend to be expensive to purchase; therefore, many people are unable to afford them especially if they want to install a lot of lighting.

The good side is that there are many governments and organizations that offer financial incentives to people who want to install the lighting

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