LEDs in automotive lighting

Karsten Eichhorn

doi:10.1117/12.660145

22 February 2006 LEDs in automotive lighting

Karsten Eichhorn

Proceedings Volume 6134, Light-Emitting Diodes: Research, Manufacturing, and Applications X; 613405 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.660145
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2006, 2006, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Light emitting diodes (LED) are becoming more and more significant in interior and exterior automotive lighting. The long service life, energy and space savings, shock and vibration resistance and new styling potential are the main advantages of using LEDs in automotive applications. Today, most central high mounted stop lamps use LEDs. In rear combination lamps the number of LEDs in amber and red is increasing rapidly. This year, a first rear combination lamp using LEDs for all functionalities including the back-up lamp function was realized. In addition, first signal functions in headlamps using white High Power LEDs were launched onto the market. The long service life characteristic makes LEDs especially predestined for the DRL function combined with the position/parking light. Exterior automotive applications, including requirements and performance will be discussed and an outlook will be given on future scenarios.

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Karsten Eichhorn "LEDs in automotive lighting", Proc. SPIE 6134, Light-Emitting Diodes: Research, Manufacturing, and Applications X, 613405 (22 February 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.660145

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