A light-emitting diode (LED) is a tiny, electronic semiconductor that converts electric energy into visible light. The chemical compound used within an LED determines its colour, brightness and power efficiency. Unlike incandescent lamps, LEDs have no filaments that can burn out or fail.

Manufacturers use several types of LEDs to construct digital displays. The two most common are Through-Hole LEDs and Surface Mount Device (SMD) LEDs, also known as Surface Mount Technology (SMT). Each type has its respective advantages that make it preferable for different applications.

Through-hole LEDs are mounted with leads protruding through the circuit board and appear to stand taller. Each LED is a single-color die of either red, green or blue.

Through-Hole LEDs

Through-hole LEDs use a reflector cup and an epoxy lens package. This combination as well as the type of die used, plays a role in determining the elliptical viewing cone produced. A through-hole LED reflector cup focuses the light emitted by the die into a specific viewing area.

Benefits of Through-Hole:

• Optimized for moderate to longer viewing distance
• Louvers deflect sunlight for higher contrast
• Black matte finish reduces reflection
• Brighter than SMD LEDs

Pixel pitch influences the resolution of the LED display screen. More pixels placed together means higher
resolution. High resolution means the image will be clear to viewers even when viewed from close
proximity. We will help you to balance the cost as well as the perfect pixel pitch for your installation, to
ensure the best fit for your viewing experience as well as your budget.

Pixel pitch is essential for implementing successful digital signage programs because it influences the resolution of the display screen. More pixels placed together means higher resolution. If pixels are set further apart, say, in a P16 outdoor LED display, the resolution will be lower. High resolution means the image will be clear to viewers even when viewed from proximity. Lower resolution means large LED display panels may look great from a distance, but if you move closer to them, they will become uncomfortable to view.

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Higher the pixel pitch, the lower the resolution

Viewing distances are calculated based on the display type and the distance from the display. Each display will have a minimum and a maximum viewing distance that may vary based on application and intended use.

Selecting the right pixel pitch is important because it influences the resolution of the display screen. High resolution means the image will be clear to viewers even when viewed from proximity. Lower influence resolution means large LED display panels may look great from a distance, but if you move closer to them, they will become uncomfortable to view.

Indoor LED displays generally have higher resolutions. It is not designed to be waterproof, and while the brightness is lower, it is sufficient to display crisp and vivid visuals in indoor locations.

 Features of an Indoor LED Display:

LEDs can display visuals that are bright and crisp even in a fully lit room, unlike projectors which require a dimly lit room. You can also build an LED Display to any size and shape, and it is also much easier to calibrate the colour using the installed software. With a projector, you are forced to display visuals in a set resolution and there is nothing you can do once the lamp degrades.