UV LED stands for Ultraviolet Light-Emitting Diode. It is a semiconductor device that produces ultraviolet light when an electrical current is passed through it. The UV LED diode is a type of diode that emits invisible ultraviolet light when a forward voltage is applied to its terminals. It is composed of a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor connected together.
The wavelength of UV LED is typically in the range of 200-400 nanometers (nm). The wavelength determines the type of UV LED and its application. For example, UV LEDs with a wavelength of 254 nm are used in water purification systems, while those with a wavelength of 365 nm are used in medical and industrial applications.