The Evolution of LED Lighting: How Manufacturers are Driving Innovation
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are semiconductor devices that produce light when an electric current passes through them. LEDs have many advantages over traditional light sources, such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and halogen lamps. LEDs are more energy-efficient, durable, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly. They also offer a wide range of colors, brightness, and applications. LEDs have been around since the 1960s, but they have undergone significant improvements and innovations over the years. In this blog post, we will explore some of the major milestones and trends in the evolution of LED lighting, and how manufacturers are driving innovation in this field. The First Generation of LEDs: Red and Infrared The first LED was invented in 1962 by Nick Holonyak Jr., a scientist at General Electric. He created a red LED using gallium arsenide phosphide as the semiconductor material. This LED was used as an indicator light for electronic devices and circuits In the same ye...