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  1. Light-emitting diode - Wikipedia

    A light-emitting diode (LED) is an electronic component that uses a semiconductor to emit light when current flows through it. Electrons in the semiconductor recombine with electron holes, thereby …

  2. LED | Definition, Light, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 2, 2026 · An LED (light-emitting diode) is a semiconductor device that emits infrared or visible light when charged with an electric current.

  3. LED Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The correct past and past participle of lead is spelled led. If you aren’t sure whether to use led or lead as the verb in your sentence, try reading it aloud to yourself.

  4. Light Emitting Diode (LED): Principle, Advantages, and Uses

    Jun 10, 2025 · A light-emitting diode (LED) is a small electronic device that emits light when an electric current flows through it. LED works by passing electricity through a semiconductor, which releases …

  5. Learn About LED Lighting - ENERGY STAR

    LED stands for light emitting diode. LED lighting products produce light up to 90% more efficiently than incandescent light bulbs. How do they work? An electrical current passes through a microchip, which …

  6. Light Emitting Diode (LED): What is it & How Does it Work?

    Feb 24, 2012 · What is a Light Emitting Diode (LED)? A Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a special type of PN junction diode. The light emitting diode is specially doped and made of a special type of …

  7. How Light Emitting Diodes Work | HowStuffWorks

    Light emitting diodes, commonly called LEDs, are real unsung heroes in the electronics world. They do many different jobs in all kinds of devices. They form numbers on digital clocks, transmit information …

  8. What is an LED? | All About LEDs | Adafruit Learning System

    Feb 11, 2013 · In fact, the first two letters of LED stand for Light Emitting. A really nice thing about LEDs is that they are very simple. Unlike some chips that have dozens of pins with names and special …

  9. LED Lighting - Department of Energy

    The light-emitting diode (LED) is today's most energy-efficient and rapidly developing lighting technology. Quality LED light bulbs last longer, are more durable, and offer comparable or better light …

  10. Understanding Kelvin and LED Light Color Temperatures

    Discover how Kelvin ratings influence LED light color temperatures, from warm white to cool daylight. Learn how to choose the perfect lighting tone for your home, office, or outdoor space. Transform …