UV LEDs | Grow lights, UV curing, disinfection | Wavelength: 365 nm (Industry) → 380 nm▲ (Base) → 400 nm▲▲ (Advanced) (▲=+5% efficiency, ▲▲=+10% efficiency) (380 nm covers broader germicidal spectrum) | Higher UV output for faster disinfection; energy-efficient. | Base: 10% cost increase vs Industry; Advanced: 25% cost premium. |
Infrared (IR) LEDs | Thermal imaging, night vision | Peak Wavelength: 940 nm (Industry) → 950 nm▲ (Base) → 980 nm▲▲ (Advanced) (980 nm reduces visible red glow) | Reduced interference in low-light environments; longer detection range. | Advanced requires specialized cooling for sustained operation. |
Photodiodes | Optical sensors, LiDAR | Response Time: 1 ns (Industry) → 0.8 ns▲ (Base) → 0.5 ns▲▲ (Advanced) (▲▲=2x faster than Industry) | Enables real-time data capture in autonomous systems; low power draw. | Base: 20% higher cost; Advanced: Requires precision alignment during assembly. |
Temperature Sensors | HVAC systems, industrial monitoring | Accuracy: ±1°C (Industry) → ±0.8°C▲ (Base) → ±0.3°C▲▲ (Advanced) (▲▲=70% improvement over Industry) | Reliable in extreme environments (-50°C to 150°C for Advanced). | Advanced may require recalibration in high-vibration settings. |
Through-Hole Mounting Components | High-vibration machinery, aerospace | Lead Thickness: 0.4 mm (Industry) → 0.6 mm▲ (Base) → 0.8 mm▲▲ (Advanced) (▲▲=100% stronger mechanical bond) | Enhanced durability in rugged environments; compatible with legacy systems. | Bulky design limits use in compact devices. |
High-Power Diodes | Industrial power supplies, automotive | Max Current: 1 A (Industry) → 1.2 A▲ (Base) → 2 A▲▲ (Advanced) (▲▲=100% higher capacity) | Handles high-current loads without thermal degradation; compact footprint. | Advanced requires active cooling systems, increasing complexity. |