The launch of LED technology in the world was a revolutionary achievement of some of the researchers who were actively involved in the penetration of products traditionally used for general lighting. The benefits of using LEDs have also impacted consumers who are now switching to these lamps instead of conventional incandescent lamps. In addition, in the home and office, traffic lights, harbor beacons and lanterns also use this economical LED technology for better and more environmentally friendly lighting.

This article highlights some of the benefits and advances of LED technology.

Energy Savings – This is arguably one of the most important and well-known aspects of LEDs. In the electrical hardware industry, LED lighting is known to make a fundamental difference in the use of electrical energy for lighting. While incandescent lamps rely on a glowing filament to produce light. The light emitting diode lamp, on the other hand, uses all the energy to illuminate the lamp. This way you save thermal energy. Low maintenance costs and longer life make this technology a better buy. In the United States, where 20% of energy is used for lighting, LED has proven to be extremely efficient in saving a significant amount of this energy.

Replacement Technology – Another pioneering step that has given this technology an added edge is the replacement option, where another lamp, known as the CRS MR 16 (made by CRS Electronics), directly replaces fluorescent tubes without modifying the light fixture electrical. This linear tube lamp is also adorned with the advantage of a lifespan of more than 40,000 hours. Another product in this segment is the CRS MR16, which is also capable of saving up to 87% in energy consumption.

Application Expansion: The use of LEDs today has not been limited to the home and office where they are known to illuminate the area. In the modern world, its value is also quickly appreciated in many medicinal uses. One such use is in restorative dentistry, where blue light-emitting diodes are used to cure light-activated oral biomaterials. In clinical studies conducted by investigators, a blue light-emitting diode (LED) light-curing unit (LCU) was found to be capable of producing equal tooth complex depth across a halogen LCU that has been modified so that an irradiation of 300 mWcm-2.

Light Emitting Diodes are a great counterpart of the optics and optical components industry. The various studies that are still underway on these LEDs will certainly give a huge boost to the lighting industry.