LED
is the acronym of Light Emitting Diode and it is a semiconductor
that emits visible light when electricity passes through it. The emission of light depends on electrons flowing between anode
and cathode and the color of the visual emission (Red, Green, Blue, Amber, White…) depends on the material utilized.
Text
and images on an LED solution are created using pixels; the pixel is the “luminous dot” present on every LED device. This luminous dot can be formed by 1 or more LEDs depending on dimensions and features
of the device.
The pitch (or
resolution) of the screen is the distance between the pixels and determines the performance of the screen. The smaller the
pitch: the closer the pixels: the higher the resolution: the shorter the minimum viewing distance, the higher quality of the
image and the higher the screen’s cost per area.
LEDs are brighter and
more efficient than traditional lighting methods.
They produce
‘cold’ light, which saves on energy consumption and can be powered
by as little as a portable battery pack or even a solar array.
LEDs emit light of the intended
colour so remove the need for colour
Filters. LED screens can be programmed directly from a standard PC
using the software provided.
LEDs are small and solid and are resistant to vibration and shock, their
typical lifespan is in excess
of 100,000 hours and can be up to as
Many as 100,000 hours compared with 2-3000 hours for traditional
lighting.
Exceptionally fast response times are especially suited to situations of
frequent on/off activity and
make changing display messages simple
and quick. Having a bright LED sign could be the difference between
success and failure of a commercial activity.