The history of LEDs in brief

Published: 29.12.2022

Modified: 28.2.2025

Reading time: 5 minutes

Author name: Janne Halttu

Summary

LED development has been slow but accelerated in recent years
Nick Holonyak developed the first visible light LED in 1962
The history of LEDs goes back more than 100 years, starting in 1907
In the 1970s, mass production and wider use of LEDs began
Today, LEDs are commonplace and still evolving

Janne Halttu

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LedStore.fi entrepreneur who has built 4 detached houses and renovated several properties. 20 years of construction experience has given me a lot of knowledge about structures, and electrical work for several houses. I have worked with LED lighting for over 10 years. I am an expert in Led lighting, I write articles and I am a lighting designer. I often help clients with electrical and structural issues related to lighting and house construction.

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