This 2010-2016 market review and forecast is presented for Standard-type versus High Brightness- (HB) type LEDs used in signage and professional displays.

This application category includes covers LEDs that are used in stationary and vehicle-based signs and displays. LEDs are used in building facades, large outdoor video screens, digital billboards, sport/stadium displays, small indoor retail displays, food displays (restaurants/supermarkets), signs on taxis and destination signs on mass-transit vehicles, channel-lettering/light-boxes, LED/LCD TV screens (used exclusively for professional purposes), and the list continues…

High Brightness (HB) light emitting diodes (LEDs), defined by ElectroniCast, are component-level bulbs with a Lumens/Watt rating of 30lm/W and above (>30lm/W); Standard-type LEDs have a Lumen/Watt rating of less than 30lm/W (<30lm/W). The LED market forecast data are segmented by the following functions:

• Consumption Value (US$, million)
• Quantity (number/units: Million)
• Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)

The forecast for each type, in turn, is segmented into geographical region. The market data are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

• The Americas (North America, Central and South America)
• EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
• APAC (Asia Pacific)

Below, are four levels (or “food chain”) of LEDs. For the purposes of THIS ElectroniCast study, we quantify and provide a market forecast for “Level 2”

Level 1 - The chip or die
Level 2 - The LED component (component-level bulb)
Level 3 - LED array; may include optics, heat sink and/or power supply
Level 4 - LED luminaries



The 2010 worldwide consumption of light emitting diodes used (consumed) in signage and professional displays reached $1.52 billion. In the year 2016, consumption is forecasted to reach $2.78 billion.

The America region (South, Central and North America) led in consumption in 2010; however, the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is expanding at a faster pace, by a factor of 3x, in its use of LEDs in this application. According to ElectroniCast, the APAC region will grab the market share lead, mid-way through the forecast period.

The Europe, Middle East and African region (EMEA) represented a 24 percent share of global consumption value in 2010 and is also forecast with faster growth than the American region.
 

1. LEDs Used in Signage & Professional Displays – Global Market Forecast
 1.1 Executive Summary
 1.2 LED Chips - Overview
 2. LEDs Used in Signage and Professional Displays– Forecast By Lumen Efficiencies and Region
 3. LEDs – Technology Overview
 4. Lighting Standards and Protocols
 5. Profile Briefs of LED and Related Companies
 6. Market Research Methodology
 7. Definitions - Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms
 8. Market Forecast Data Base Explanation
 8.1 Overview
 8.2 Tutorial
 
 Addendum
 
 - Excel Data Base Spreadsheets (Global Market Forecast)
 o Detailed Data: ASP ($, each); Quantity (Million); Value ($, Million) for all Regions
 - Power Point Market Data Figures (Global Market Forecast)
 
 
 List of Tables
 
 1.1.1 LEDs Used in Signage & Professional Displays Global Forecast, By Region ($Million) 1-2
 1.1.2 Consumer-Based Comparison – LED Displays vs. Incandescent Signs 1-7
 2.1 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays Global Forecast, By Lumen/Watt (Value, Quantity, ASP) 2-27
 2.2 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays America Forecast, By Lumen/Watt (Value, Quantity, ASP) 2-27
 2.3 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays EMEA Forecast, By Lumen/Watt (Value, Quantity, ASP) 2-28
 2.4 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays APAC Forecast, By Lumen/Watt (Value, Quantity, ASP) 2-28
 2.5 Countries in the APAC Region 2-38
 3.1 LED Color Variety – Selected Examples 3-9
 3.2 LED Color Chart 3-11
 
  List of Figures
 
 1.1.1 LEDs in Signage & Professional Displays Global Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, ($Million) 1-3
 1.1.2 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays Global Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (Quantity, Million) 1-4
 1.1.3 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays Global Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (ASP, $ Each) 1-5
 1.1.4 LED Display at the Olympics in Beijing 1-8
 1.1.5 Sub SMT Full-Color Indoor LED Display 1-9
 1.1.6 Indoor LED Sign [LED Sign Moving Message Display] 1-10
 1.1.7 Outdoors High Brightness LED Display Board 1-11
 1.1.8 Transformable LED Display Screen 1-12
 1.1.9 Channel Lettering LED Back-Lit Signage 1-13
 1.1.10 LED Back-Lit Signage 1-14
 1.1.11 LED Displays for Airports 1-15
 1.1.12 Outdoor Roadside Billboard LED Displays 1-17
 1.1.10 LED Flexible Displays: Curtain/Drapery Walls 1-14
 1.1.11 Illuminating Signs – LED Lighting Technology 1-16
 1.1.12 Neon Sign Technology and LED Channel Letters (Signage) 1-17
 1.1.13 USA Map/Location of their LED-based Digital Billboards 1-18
 1.1.14 LED traffic Information Board 1-19
 1.1.15 LED-Based Information Sign for Rapid Transit 1-20
 1.1.16 LED Flexible Displays: Curtain/Drapery Walls 1-21
 1.1.17 Illuminating Signs – LED Lighting Technology 1-23
 1.1.18 Neon Sign Technology and LED Channel Letters (Signage) 1-24
 1.1.19 LED Tube Light for Backlighting Signs 1-25
 1.1.20 LED-Based Lighting Displaying Food 1-28
 1.1.21 Comparison: Highly-Reliable Dies versus Conventional 1-29
 1.1.22 LED numerical displays 1-30
 1.1.23 LED-Based Professional LCD Display 1-31
 1.1.24 LED-Based Professional LCD Display 1-32
 1.1.25 LED-based Flip Dot Destination Signs (Public Transit) 1-34
 1.1.26 LED-based High-intensity Amber LED Destination Signs 1-35
 1.1.27 Example of LED Packaged Chip (Component-Level) Bulb 1-38
 1.1.28 Example of LED Packaged Chip (Component-Level) Bulb 1-38
 1.1.29 Example of LED Packaged Chip (Component-Level Bulb) Surface Mount Variations 1-39
 1.1.30 Example of LED Packaged Chip: Flux (Component-Level Bulb) 1-40
 1.1.31 Example of High Brightness LED Packaged Chip (Component-Bulb) 1-41
 2.1 LEDs in Signage & Professional Displays Global Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, ($Million) 2-29
 2.2 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays Global Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (Quantity, Million) 2-30
 2.3 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays Global Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (ASP, $ Each) 2-31
 2.4 LEDs in Signage & Professional Displays America Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, ($Million) 2-32
 2.5 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays America Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (Qty, Million) 2-33
 2.6 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays America Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (ASP, $ Each) 2-34
 2.7 LEDs in Signage & Professional Displays EMEA Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, ($Million) 2-35
 2.8 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays EMEA Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (Quantity, Million) 2-36
 2.9 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays EMEA Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (ASP, $ Each) 2-37
 2.10 LEDs in Signage & Professional Displays APAC Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, ($Million) 2-39
 2.11 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays APAC Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (Quantity, Million) 2-40
 2.12 LEDs in Signage/Professional Displays APAC Forecast, Standard vs. HB-LEDs, (ASP, $ Each) 2-41
 3.1 LED Chromatic Chart 3-10
 3.2 Evolution of Research Emphasis During Technology Life Cycle 3-12
 3.3 LED Chip: Metal Layer (Thin Film Technology) 3-13
 3.4 Vertical LED Chip 3-14
 3.5 AC LED Technology on a Wafer 3-20
 3.6 Ultra High Bright LED Chip 3-21
 3.7 Ultra-Thin LED 3-24
 3.8 Solid-State Lighting LED 3-25
 3.9 LED Module with High Light Quality 3-26
 3.10 Transparent and flexible inorganic, organic hybrid n-type: Thin Film Transistors (TFTs) 3-30
 3.11 Lumiramic Phosphor Technology: Thin Film Flip Chip (TFFC) technology 3-31
 3.12 Wire-to-Board LED Connector 3-34
 3.13 Next-Generation Light Emitting Diode Module 3-38
 3.14 4-Leaded RGB LED 3-40
 3.15 Vertically Conducting Advanced LED Structure 3-44
 3.16 AlGaInP LED Efficacy 3-46
 5.1 PCB Assembly 5-24
 5.2 LED Backlit Display 5-26
 5.3 Rugged Touch Screen with NVIS Capability 5-41
 5.4 LED Down light with 102 Lumens per Watt Fixture 3-55
 5.5 LED Lighting Military Solutions 5-58
 5.6 LED Lighting in Railway Station 5-60
 5.7 LED Technology Safelight Design 5-71
 5.8 LED Lighting (water flow stream) 5-75
 5.9 NVIS/LED Control Panel 5-79
 5.10 Integrated Weapons Delivery System 5-80
 5.11 Cockpit Modular Display/Panel 5-89
 5.12 Cockpit Large Area Display 5-90
 5.13 Traffic Lamp LED 5-97
 5.14 High Power LED Lamp 5-97
 5.15 Surface Mount Type LED 5-98
 5.16 Surface Mount Type LED 5-101
 5.17 Exterior Aircraft LED Lighting 5-105
 5.18 High-brightness LED Module 5-117
 5.19 Surface-Mount Multi-layer Ceramic Packages 5-122
 5.20 LED Linear Optical Array 5-129
 5.21 Solid-State NVIS Lamps 5-141
 5.22 LED Escalator Light 5-145
 5.23 Nanostructures Designed for Different Color Emission 5-149
 5.24 LED Array Lighting – Lamp 5-155
 5.25 Light-Measurement Device 5-164
 5.26 SSL LED: Replacement for Halogen Lamp in Spotlights 5-170
 5.27 LED-Based Digital Billboard (Signage/Display) 5-185
 5.28 Diagram of Backlight LED Drivers 5-188
 5.29 Diagram of Multifunction Backlight LED Drivers 5-189
 5.30 Diagram of White Backlight LED Drivers 5-190
 5.31 Diagram White Backlight LED Drivers 5-191
 5.32 Rotary Wing Aircraft Cockpit Display 5-193
 5.33 Ultra-Thin LED 5-205
 5.34 Quality Management System in LED Manufacturing 5-209
 5.35 Military and Harsh-Environment LEDs 5-229
 5.36 LED-Based Marine Biology Lighting Device 5-233
 6.1 Market Research & Forecasting Methodology 6-3