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10. Technical FAQs
What are the advantages of SMD over DIP LEDs?
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What are the advantages of SMD over DIP LEDs?
The advantages of SMD over DIP
LEDs
are:
Smaller size
More
lumen
output
Better heat dissipation
Lower lumen depreciation
Longer life
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