List of LED failure modes

Failed blue LEDs
Main article: Light-emitting diode

The most common way for LEDs (and diode lasers) to fail is the gradual lowering of light output and loss of efficiency. Sudden failures, however rare, can occur as well. Early red LEDs were notable for their short lifetime.

Packaging-related

Semiconductor and metal related

Stress-related

References

  1. "Candlepower Pink LED Reviews". Retrieved 2008-09-19.
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