LED light has grown widely due to its unique features and characteristics making it durable and versatile. Looking at LED lights, you will realize that is has many parts and components. In this article, we will look at some of the most critical parts of LED lights.
What are LED Lights?
LED light, also known as a light-emitting diode, is a type of light that uses semiconductors to provide light when electric current passes through them.
Parts of LED Lights
The different parts of LED lights perform various functions contributing to their function. Here are some of the parts of LED lights as mentioned below.
Circuit Board
The circuit board of your LED lights is the major component of LED lights. Circuit board acts or provides a stable platform where LED and other electronics are mounted.
Lastly, it ensures the current is properly distributed to each LED.
Heat Sink
Heat sink of your LED lights is normally made to help enhance the LED lifespan and performance. It also plays or acts as a passive heat exchanger which removes heat from the LED and dissipates it into the area around or surrounding it.
Additionally, the heat sink is made from materials that have high thermal conductivity. More on whether LED lights get hot.
Housing
Your LED light housing is the outside enclosure or cover that contributes to its installation and its general performance. All the other parts of the LED lights are protected by the housing and protecting it prevents any damage thus increasing its lifespan.
- LED modules
- Power supply
The power supply in LED lights plays a major role in converting AC power into DC power. It also provides the right type and amount of electrical current for your LED to operate efficiently.
Base
Base of your LED lights provides an electrical connection between the LED bulb and the sockets. Secondly, it also provides mechanical support by holding the LED lights in place within its fixture sockets.
COB LEDs
COB stands for chips on board and is a type of technology used for packing your LED lights. It offers high brightening as several chips are combined together in one place and is also responsible for illumination and uniform lightning.
LED Driver
The LED driver is made so that it runs on low voltage on DC electricity. Secondly, it acts as voltage regulation ensuring a stable voltage for LED operation. Lastly, the LED driver acts as a current control by preventing fluctuation that could damage your LED.
LED Lights or LED Chips
LED lights or LED chips play a major role since it’s responsible for emitting light when an electric current is passed through them.
It is made of semiconductor materials like Gallium arsenide that help you to determine the color and efficiency of your light.
Optic Lens
The optic lens is mainly used to shape and control the direction of the light that is emitted from the LED. Optic lens also acts as beam angle control and improves efficiency and are usually placed over LED chips.
Wires
Wires in LED lights enable the light to function when connected to the power. It also has grounding which protects your system by giving a safe path for excess electricity.
This contributes to or prevents electrical shock or damage in case of any faults.
Conclusion.
For your LEDS light to function it contains different components as discussed above. All the different parts have different roles that enable the LED light to work or light.
