The polarity markings on LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) seem to be a common cause of confusion. The polarity may be indicated by a flat section on one side of the body or by one lead being shorter than ...

Four New Jersey cities have begun testing new street lamps powered by light-emitting diodes. The new LED lamps are expected to reduce energy consumption significantly, have a longer life expectancy ...

Light emitting diodes are used through-out modern electronic design and systems for display and status. As boards have become more complicated vendors have sought more testing capabilities at the ...

FitTech, a provider of LED probing, testing, and sorting equipment, has expanded its footprint in new industries such as compound semiconductor and laser diode testing, where it anticipates ...

The global market for high-brightness and high-power LEDs is forecast to reach $27.5 billion by 2024, with much of the growth coming from the automotive sector, where demand is growing at more than 10 ...

The diode is a fundamental component you must understand if you want to grow your electronics prowess. So today, we’re going to take a quick look at what a diode is, then look at 4½ uses for a diode ...