Light emitting diodes are used through-out modern electronic design and systems for display and status. As boards have become more complicated vendors have sought more testing capabilities at the ...

An understanding of the thermal properties of an LED component in a specifi c application is essential in order to achieve the highest optical performance without sacrificing reliability. The ...

The polarity markings on LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) seem to be a common cause of confusion. The polarity may be indicated by a flat section on one side of the body or by one lead being shorter than ...

Ten years ago, most households used incandescent light bulbs and hardly gave it a thought. The bulbs, regardless of brand or wattage, produced the same predictable quality and color of light; the only ...