LED displays are flat-panel displays that use an array of LEDs (light-emitting diodes) as pixels designed for digital signage and large-scale visual representation. These displays come in different sizes, segments, colours, and styles in through-hole and SMD packages. LED displays are becoming prominent in various applications due to their higher brightness, cost-effectiveness, high resolution, slim lightweight designs, longevity, and wider viewing angles. Additionally, an LED display is a perfect choice for businesses seeking a reliable, cost-effective, and high-impact method to communicate visually with their audience, whether it's for advertising, live events, or public information dissemination.
Most Popular Types of LED Displays
LED displays can be classified into various types based on their mounting types, viewing angles, materials, LED technology, size, and shapes. Some popular types of LED displays include:
- Alphanumeric LED Displays – Alphanumeric displays, also called segmented displays, are designed to display text and numbers with different built-in sections. They are often used in clocks, timers, and other informational displays. They come in various types, and the 7-segment LED display is the most basic type of alphanumeric LED display. Seven-segment displays are made up of seven individual LED segments that can be lit or unlit to form different digits. Alphanumeric LED displays are also available as a 14 and 16-segment display.
- Dot Matrix LED Displays – These displays comprise a grid of LEDs that, when turned on, create letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Light Bar Displays – A light bar LED display is a long, narrow display with square or rectangular shapes. They are often used in level indicators, audio visualisation, and ambient lighting to display icons.
- Micro LED Displays – Micro LED displays are the latest type of LED display technology that utilises microscopic LEDs. They allow incredibly high resolutions and even better viewing experiences than traditional LED displays.
In addition to the above types, other popular types of LED displays include COB LED displays, mini LED displays, SMD LED displays, transparent LED displays, flexible LED displays, OLEDs, and full-colour LED displays.
Typical Applications of LED Displays
Light-emitting diode displays are extensively used in various applications, such as:
- Advertising and Digital Signage
- Public Information
- Consumer Electronics
- Hospitals
- Sports
- Information Displays
- Safety and Entertainment.
