| ??? 03/01/05 07:26 Read: times |
#88745 - Further thoughts on large LED displays |
I had a nice meeting with my led supplier today and he mentioned the importance of observing the temperature ratings of leds especially when used in large signs. This seems rather obvious if we read the datasheets, but tends to be neglected. Most leds will have some form of derating so that above a certain temperature you must decrease the current otherwise the led will fail earlier than expected. For outdoor signs he suggested using a temperature sensor to ensure the leds aren't run too bright when the sun is shining on the box heating it up. So Payam, something more to consider! |
| Topic | Author | Date |
| Further thoughts on large LED displays | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Practical findings | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| I'd agree | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| cost... | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Except | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Heatsinking | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Luxeon heatsinking | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Much brighter discrete LEDs | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| 5 x 8 matrices | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| size | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Contradictory requirement! | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| This works | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| "spider" LEDs are cool | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| but that requires | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| ...and also... | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| track width | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| 1 mm track | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| Display of LED problems | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
| color code | 01/01/70 00:00 | |
Big sign | 01/01/70 00:00 |