LED Characteristics Apparatus
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11717
Quick Answer: The LED Characteristics Apparatus is a workstation for plotting forward V-I curves of LEDs of different colours, with a variable DC supply set by multi-turn potentiometers, voltage and current meters and built-in current-limiting resistors.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Array of LEDs emitting at different wavelengths.
- Variable regulated DC supply with multi-turn fine control.
- Meters for voltage and for current in µA/mA.
- Built-in current-limiting resistors protect the LEDs.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Light sources | Multi-LED array, several colours |
| Supply | Variable regulated DC |
| Voltage control | Multi-turn potentiometers |
| Meters | Voltage, and current in µA/mA |
| Protection | Built-in current-limiting resistors |
How It Is Used
Each LED is forward biased and the voltage raised in small steps while current is recorded, giving its V-I curve and knee voltage. Comparing the knee voltages of LEDs of different colours shows how emitted wavelength relates to band-gap energy and can be used to estimate Planck’s constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Planck’s constant be estimated with the LED Characteristics Apparatus?
Yes. The knee voltages of LEDs of different wavelengths are compared to relate photon energy to frequency.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related semiconductor characteristics apparatus:
- Planck’s Constant Apparatus
- Planck's Constant Determination Box
- LDR Characteristics Apparatus
- PN Junction Diode Unit
- Solar Cell Characteristics Apparatus
Laboratories and education suppliers in Fiji, Suriname, Morocco, Belgium and Palestine can source the LED Characteristics Apparatus from JLab India for export.
For a quotation on the LED Characteristics Apparatus, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
