Full Spectrum LED Strip

Full Spectrum LED Strip

What Does Full Spectrum LED Strip Mean?

Full spectrum LED strip has a super high color rendering index (CRI), Ra ≥ 97, which can best reproduce the color of objects in natural light/sunlight, making it ideal for photography, supplemental light for plants and aquariums, and more.

LED full spectrum lighting contains more comprehensive color components, providing a spectral distribution close to natural light. Full spectrum LED strip lights can positively impact mood and mental health, making them suitable for light therapy for SAD and seasonal depression.


How To Achieve Full-Spectrum LEDs?

  1. Single-Band Blue Chip Exciting Phosphors

    • Adds multiple phosphors (e.g., green, yellow, red) to blue chips.

    • Produces near full-spectrum light but with a prominent blue light peak.

    • Efficiency in the 470-510nm range is limited due to low phosphor performance.

  2. Dual-Band or Triple-Band Blue Chip Exciting Phosphors

    • Uses dual-band (430-450nm, 460-480nm) or triple-band blue chips to better mimic sunlight.

    • Achieves higher CRI (≥97) by combining chips with varied phosphors.

    • Challenges include the complexity of maintaining stability in production.

  3. UV Chip Exciting Phosphors

    • Mimics the sunlight spectrum more closely, avoiding short-wavelength blue peaks.

    • Lower efficiency and lifespan due to phosphor degradation and UV-induced damage.

    • Suitable for specific applications but has drawbacks like color shifts over time.

  4. Multi-Chip Combination Method

    • Combines chips of multiple colors (blue, cyan, green, yellow, red) to create a full spectrum.

    • Difficult to achieve balance due to narrow bandwidth and varying chip efficiency.

    • Challenges include light imbalance, color shifts, and higher costs.

To provide a clearer comparison, the following table summarizes the four methods of achieving full-spectrum LEDs:

MethodEfficiencyCRICostPackaging DifficultyOverall PerformanceMethod Type
Single-band Blue Chip Exciting PhosphorsHighModerateLowLowGoodChip Excites Phosphors
Dual/Triple-band Blue Chip Exciting PhosphorsHighHighModerateModerateVery GoodChip Excites Phosphors
UV Chip Exciting PhosphorsLowHighHighLowPoorChip Excites Phosphors
Multi-chip CombinationLowHighHighLowPoorChip (Can Add Phosphors)