Conventional square and triangular LEDs

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Conventional square LEDs are generally less efficient than triangular LEDs due to factors like total internal reflection and the geometry of light emission. The shape of the LED affects how light exits the device, with triangular designs potentially allowing for better light distribution. The efficiency of an LED is influenced by the refractive index of the materials used, which can cause light to be reflected back into the semiconductor, increasing heat and reducing efficiency. Additionally, using transparent substrates and reflective layers can enhance light extraction. Understanding these principles is crucial for improving LED performance.
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Could someone please differentiate this to me? "Why Conventional square LEDs are less efficient than triangular LEDs.

If any of you guys could help me out, or point me in the right direction, it would be a great help!

Thank you in advance!
 
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greynoon said:
Could someone please differentiate this to me? "Why Conventional square LEDs are less efficient than triangular LEDs.

If any of you guys could help me out, or point me in the right direction, it would be a great help!

Thank you in advance!

Yikes. I have an idea, but I need to know if this is a homework/coursework question first. We handle posts differently if they are for homework/coursework.

What is the context of the question? What are your thoughts on it so far? What factors go into the efficiency of an LED, from electrical energy to the final light energy that makes it out into the air?
 
berkeman said:
Yikes. I have an idea, but I need to know if this is a homework/coursework question first. We handle posts differently if they are for homework/coursework.

What is the context of the question? What are your thoughts on it so far? What factors go into the efficiency of an LED, from electrical energy to the final light energy that makes it out into the air?


This question i asked is neither coursework nor homework. I came along this question after perusing on some past year assignments which really triggered me. I just want to have a knowledge of the diffrences in the LEDs.
My thoughts so far are: It has something to do with total internal reflection or snells law!
 
greynoon said:
My thoughts so far are: It has something to do with total internal reflection or snells law!

That was my thought as well. The most efficient would be the rounded top traditional LED shape (that's why they are round in the first place). To contrast the square and triangular shapes, you'd need to do some 3-D ray tracing to see what the exit path options looked like.
 
Substrates that are transparent to the emitted wavelength, and backed by a reflective layer, and light spreading layer, increase the LED efficiency. The refractive index of the package material should match the index of the semiconductor, otherwise the produced light gets partially reflected back into the semiconductor, where it may be absorbed and turned into additional heat, thus lowering the efficiency.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LED#Light_extraction"
 
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