¿WHAT ADVANTAGES DO LEDs PROVIDE??

Just as its functional point of view, luminaire development and applications of light, the numerous advantages of High Power LED as a light source make it progressively substitute whichever other conventional light emitting technology such as incandescent lights, discharge lights or florescent.
Hereafter we will detail the principal characteristics that are attainable with the design capabilities, conception of products and new applications for illumination never before though possible.

DURABILITY

When the High Power LED is correctly applied, the light flow depreciation reaches the order of 50,000 hours while maintaining 70% of the initial flow. To this factor we need to add a very low probability of failure during the first 100,000 hours of use. Compared to conventional incandescent lamps, florescent and discharge lamps have a very high probability of premature failure. The usage of LEDs means a drastic reduction of the costs of maintenance in light application as well as makes possible the incorporation of light in products where the need for maintenance through lamp replacement could be critical.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The energy efficiency in light applications with LEDs is up to 4 times superior to that of conventional technology existing today, making possible the creation of products with very low consumption.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION

Contrary to other conventional lamps such as fluorescent and discharge lamps, the High Power LEDs do not contain mercury or toxic gases and are lead free, complying with the most demanding regulations, such as RoHS and WEEE, and contributing to the preservation of the environment.

COLOUR

LEDs also present a new variable in illumination: the control of light and its tone. If there is one thing that LEDs have proved efficient in since their origin is the generation of colour light without the need of costly and inefficient filters. This creates new possibilities of usage as light decoration, while permitting the adaptation of the tone of light necessary for the users, giving way to the generation of any colour visible in the light spectrum.

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY

The LED is as electronic as much as any other equipment of control and source of power. This permits the regulation of light intensity from the moment of shut off until the point of 100% light flow with some possibilities of digital control unattainable with conventional technologies. The switching on an off can be instantaneous or regulated in very extreme conditions, from -40ºC to +120ºC. This makes possible the introduction of dynamism in illumination just as the adaptation and interaction of the light with which we live in our luminous environment. The fact that it is a solid electronic device also provides excellent characteristics of toughness and insensitivity to vibrations.

LIGHT CONTROL

Due to their small size, the High Power LEDs allow for control over their light generation much more than existing conventional technology, while permitting their integration in reduced spaces. Depending on their application, and after an adequate design of optical system, a great increase of energetic efficiency can be achieved in the application of light, while allowing a drastic reduction of dazzle and light pollution.

NO UV OR IR EMISSION

The radiation generated by the LEDs is only the visible light since it does not emit ultraviolet or infrared radiations. Due to these characteristics, the radiation that emits does not produce the warming or the deterioration of the objects that it illuminates, making LED lighting a great choice for illumination of art works, fabrics, cosmetics, plastics, food, drinks, etc.

LOW POWER VOLTAGE

This makes LED technology especially adequate for its usage in underwater applications, in boats, automation and aeronautics, as well as places where the electronic security and the minimization of risks to people are critical issues. At the same time, its utilisation with sources of renewable energy is very adequate, such as solar panels or wind power generators, since they generate electrical energy at low voltage. This way, the power supply of LEDs is feasible without the need of wasting energy with electrical transformers.