LED technology has advanced significantly. LEDs are now commonly used for lighting applications due to their energy efficiency and long lifespan. LEDs operate by passing electricity through crystalline solids unlike conventional lighting methods. Early LEDs could only produce red light but advances in materials allow different colors to be produced. White LEDs use a blue LED combined with yellow phosphor. Manufacturing LEDs is a complex process involving growing semiconductor wafers, dicing dies, packaging, and testing. Proper heat management is important for LED lifespan and performance. LEDs have many applications from indoor lighting to automotive due to their controllability and flexibility. Further advances may allow multi-color chips and integrated circuits on LEDs.