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Yes, LED lights are typically DC (Direct Current) devices. They work by using a direct current to allow current to flow in one direction through the semiconductor material, which then emits light.
However, most LED lights that are sold for general use (like in homes or offices) come with built-in drivers or circuits that convert AC (Alternating Current) from the power grid into DC so that the LEDs can work properly. This is why you can use them in standard light fixtures, even though LEDs themselves are DC-powered.
To summarize:
- LEDs themselves are DC devices.
- LED lights for general use often include a converter that changes AC to DC.
However, most LED lights that are sold for general use (like in homes or offices) come with built-in drivers or circuits that convert AC (Alternating Current) from the power grid into DC so that the LEDs can work properly. This is why you can use them in standard light fixtures, even though LEDs themselves are DC-powered.
To summarize:
- LEDs themselves are DC devices.
- LED lights for general use often include a converter that changes AC to DC.