Why do so many old displays/indicators particularly use red lights? Are/Were white diodes harder to create?

234 views

Why do so many old displays/indicators particularly use red lights? Are/Were white diodes harder to create?

In: 372

12 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

it mainly comes from the British navy.

they discovered red light dose less damage to night vision other color, it also is less visible across distance.

most early electric displays were developed to preserve night vision so red was the color of choice

You are viewing 1 out of 12 answers, click here to view all answers.