Summary for LED Testing Conditions
Apr 22, 2025
What is LED?
A Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a special type of diode that emits monochromatic, discontinuous light when a forward voltage is applied—a phenomenon known as electroluminescence. By altering the chemical composition of the semiconductor material, LEDs can produce near-ultraviolet, visible, or infrared light. Initially, LEDs were primarily used as indicator lights and display panels. However, with the advent of white LEDs, they are now also employed in lighting applications. Recognized as the new light source of the 21st century, LEDs offer unparalleled advantages such as high efficiency, long lifespan, and durability compared to traditional light sources.
Classification by Brightness:
Standard Brightness LEDs (made from materials like GaP, GaAsP)
High-Brightness LEDs (made from AlGaAs)
Ultra-High-Brightness LEDs (made from other advanced materials)
☆ Infrared Diodes (IREDs): Emit invisible infrared light and serve different applications.
LED Reliability Testing Overview:
LEDs were first developed in the 1960s and were initially used in traffic signals and consumer products. It is only in recent years that they have been adopted for lighting and as alternative light sources.
Additional Notes on LED Lifespan:
The lower the LED junction temperature, the longer its lifespan, and vice versa.
LED lifespan under high temperatures:
10,000 hours at 74°C
25,000 hours at 63°C
As an industrial product, LED light sources are required to have a lifespan of 35,000 hours (guaranteed usage time).
Traditional light bulbs typically have a lifespan of around 1,000 hours.
LED streetlights are expected to last over 50,000 hours.
LED Testing Conditions Summary:
Temperature Shock Test
Shock Temp. 1
Room Temp
Shock Temp. 2
Recovery Time
Cycles
Shock Method
Remarks
-20℃(5 min)
2
90℃(5 min)
2
Gas Shock
-30℃(5 min)
5
105℃(5 min)
10
Gas Shock
-30℃(30 min)
105℃(30 min)
10
Gas Shock
88℃(20 min)
-44℃(20 min)
10
Gas Shock
100℃(30 min)
-40℃(30 min)
30
Gas Shock
100℃(15 min)
-40℃(15 min)
5
300
Gas Shock
HB-LEDs
100℃(5 min)
-10℃(5 min)
300
Liquid Shock
HB-LEDs
LED High-Temperature High-Humidity Test (THB Test)
Temperature/Humidity
Time
Remarks
40℃/95%R.H.
96 Hour
60℃/85%R.H.
500 Hour
LED Lifespan Testing
60℃/90%R.H.
1000 Hour
LED Lifespan Testing
60℃/95%R.H.
500 Hour
LED Lifespan Testing
85℃/85%R.H.
50 Hour
85℃/85%R.H.
1000 Hour
LED Lifespan Testing
Room Temperature Lifespan Test
27℃
1000 Hour
Continuous illumination at constant current
High-Temperature Operating Life Test (HTOL Test)
85℃
1000 Hour
Continuous illumination at constant current
100℃
1000 Hour
Continuous illumination at constant current
Low-Temperature Operating Life Test (LTOL Test)
-40℃
1000 Hour
Continuous illumination at constant current
-45℃
1000 Hour
Continuous illumination at constant current
Solderability Test
Test Condition
Remarks
The pins of the LED (1.6 mm away from the bottom of the colloid) are immersed in a tin bath at 260 °C for 5 seconds.
The pins of the LED (1.6 mm away from the bottom of the colloid) are immersed in a tin bath at 260+5 °C for 6 seconds.
The pins of the LED (1.6 mm away from the bottom of the colloid) are immersed in a tin bath at 300 °C for 3 seconds.
Reflow soldering oven test
240℃
10 seconds
Environmental test (Conduct TTW solder treatment for 10 seconds at a temperature of 240 °C ± 5 °C)
Test Name
Reference Standard
Refer to the content of the test conditions in JIS C 7021
Recovery
Cycle Number (H)
Temperature Cycling
Automotive Specification
-40 °C ←→ 100 °C, with a dwell time of 15 minutes
5 minutes
5/50/100
Temperature Cycling
60 °C/95% R.H, with current applied
50/100
Humidity Reverse Bias
MIL-STD-883 Method
60 °C/95% R.H, 5V RB
50/100
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