LED Chip Styles: What’s Best for Your Application?

 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have revolutionized the lighting industry with their energy efficiency, long life, and small size. They are used in a wide range of applications, from automotive lighting to medical devices to traffic signals. One of the most important factors to consider when selecting an LED is the chip style. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the different types of LED chip styles and the applications they’re best suited for.

 

Surface Mount Device (SMD)

Surface Mount Devices (SMDs) are the most common type of LED chip style. They are designed to be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) and are typically small and lightweight. SMDs are available in a wide range of sizes and shapes, making them versatile and suitable for many different applications. They are commonly used in backlighting, automotive lighting, and general lighting applications.

3W 3535 SMD Blue LED 460-470nm

3W 3535 SMD Blue LED 460-470nm

Advantages of SMD LEDs:

Small and lightweight

Versatile

Suitable for a wide range of applications

Cost-effective

 

Chip-On-Board (COB)

Chip-On-Board (COB) LEDs consist of a number of LED chips mounted directly onto a PCB. This creates a higher intensity light source than SMDs and is used in applications where a higher brightness is required, such as in automotive headlights or high bay lighting. COB LEDs are also more efficient than SMDs and have a longer lifespan.

 

Advantages of COB LEDs:

Higher intensity light source

More efficient

Longer lifespan

High CRI Photography COB LED 600w Chip

High CRI Photography COB LED 600w Chip

Dual In-line Package (DIP)

Dual In-line Package (DIP) LEDs are one of the oldest types of LED chip styles. They consist of a single LED chip mounted on a small plastic package with two pins on each side. DIP LEDs are used in a wide range of applications, from indicator lights to backlighting. However, they are not as efficient as SMD or COB LEDs and are not suitable for applications where a high brightness is required.

 

Advantages of DIP LEDs:

Widely available

Cost-effective

Video Light Dip LED Diode 5mm

Video Light Dip LED Diode 5mm

High Power LED

High Power LEDs are designed to deliver a high amount of light output in a small package. They are commonly used in automotive lighting, street lighting, and other high brightness applications. High Power LEDs are more efficient than SMDs and DIP LEDs, and have a longer lifespan.

 

Advantages of High Power LEDs:

High amount of light output

Efficient

Longer lifespan

RGB LED 3W High Power

RGB LED 3W High Power

When selecting an LED chip style for your application, there are several factors to consider. The first factor is the brightness requirement. If you need a high brightness output, you may want to consider COB or High Power LEDs. If a lower brightness output is sufficient, SMD or DIP LEDs may be more suitable.

 

The second factor to consider is the application itself. If your application requires a small and lightweight LED, SMD or DIP LEDs may be the best choice. If your application requires a longer lifespan and higher efficiency, COB or High Power LEDs may be more suitable.

 

Moonleds is a professional LED Chip solutions company that helps customers to get the highest levels of performance in LED Lighting. We manufacture best in class LEDs including SMD LED, COB LED, High Power LED, DIP LEDs, UV LED, IR LED, PCB design and SMT service, etc, which are widely applied to various applications such as general lighting, horticulture, sterilization, studio lighting, landscape & and architectural lighting.

 

Contact us today and let us assemble a custom quote for cutting-edge LED lighting fixtures for your project.

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