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LED bulb

Belongs to:
Illumination
Description:

LED lamps (LED = light emitting diode) are electric lamps that consist of one or more LEDs. An LED is a light-emitting semiconductor device which functions like a diode: If the current flows in forward direction, it emits light with a wavelength depending on the doping (insertion of impurities) of the semiconductor.

LED bulbs consume less than 80% energy compared to electric bulbs. Apart from some energy saving bulbs, LEDs are the only illuminations that comply with current EU-guidelines as regards energy-consumption and service life.

Frequency ranges:
  • 50–60 Hz
Type of field:
electric and magnetic

Measurements (acc. to literature)

Measurand Value Feature Remarks
electric field strength 0.3–0.6 V/m (measured) - at a distance of 30 cm [1]
electric field strength 0.63–2.8 V/m (measured) - at a distance of 15 cm [1]
current density 0.31 mA/m² (maximum, measured) - maximum horizontal component at 8 W output power [1]
current density 0.51 mA/m² (maximum, measured) - maximum vertical component at 8 W output power [1]
magnetic flux density 0.109 µT (measured) - total flux density 15 cm beneath and 15 cm to the side of the LED lamp (examnined frequency: 50 Hz) [1]
magnetic flux density 0.143 µT (measured) - total flux density 15 cm beneath the LED lamp (examined frequency: 50 Hz) [1]

References

  1. Nadakuduti J et al. (2010): Assessment of EM Exposure of Energy-Saving Bulbs & Possible Mitigation Strategies (Final Report)