LED Lamps are a Reliable, Efficient and Low Power Consuming Light Source

LED lamps are formed from various doped semi conductor materials. They are essentially compound semi conductor devices. They are sensitive to high voltage, which is why they are always used in conjunction with a current limiting resistor used in series along with the lamp. The amount of light produced by these lamps is directly proportional to the amount of current passing through the device in a forward direction basis. By modulating the current flowing through the device, the amount of light being emitted can be modulated.

Most of these lamps have a high efficiency chip mounted within their structure. They are solid state devices ensuring high reliability and compatibility with low current electronic drive circuits. They are generally small in size and have very low power consumption, thus ensuring that your electricity bills are not very high!!! They are high quality products which are very reliable. They can be switched on and off repeatedly without the fear of them burning out. They are very durable and resistant to shocks and vibrations. A bit of rough handling will not disrupt their functioning.

LED lamps produce monochromatic light. They are a big advantage in places where power is scarce, such as a camp, in a caravan or on a boat. They have a very long life. They can be used continuously for more than thirty thousand hours or three years. Once you have acquired one of these devices, you do not need to bother your self with their upkeep and maintenance for a very long time.

How ever in addition to the host of advantages offered by these lamps there are some disadvantages too which you should keep in mind. They have a very narrow viewing angle, near monochromatic light, limited wavelength section and they require a limiting resistor with a voltage drive. But all in all, weighing all the pros and cons, they are worth the money spent.