From component packagers to control processors and pixel pitches. A complete interactive guide.
The "LED" part refers only to the white backlight shining through the LCD pixels. Limited by standard sizes.
Every single pixel is a physical, light-emitting diode. No backlight. Modular cabinets allow infinite scaling.
An Active LED screen is a modular system. It scales infinitely by snapping these building blocks together.
The smallest light-emitting component. Either SMD (plastic cup) or COB (raw chip).
A small circuit board (e.g., 250x250mm) containing hundreds of pixels and driver ICs.
The physical chassis (usually die-cast aluminum) holding 4-8 modules, a power supply, and a receiving card.
Dozens or hundreds of cabinets bolted together to create a seamless, massive display.
Move your mouse to rotate the 3D model. Notice how the LED modules (front) mount to the chassis holding the power supply and control card (back).
Min Viewing Distance
2.5 Meters (8.2 ft)
Filter to explore the distinct layers of the supply chain.
Packages raw LED diodes into SMDs. Known for premium 'Gold Wire' options.
A massive competitor to Nationstar. Favored for achieving budget-friendly price points.
Buys packaged LEDs, builds cabinets, and sells the final LED wall to integrators.
Pioneers in 'fine pixel pitch'. Prevalent in corporate boardrooms and studios.
The undisputed king of the rental/staging and Virtual Production (film) markets.
The dominant force in LED processing. They provide the 'Sending Cards' (brain).
The industry standard for film and Virtual Production due to unmatched color rendering.
A breakdown of the leading LED display processing brands and their primary market focus.
| Brand | Market Segment | Performance Tier | Primary Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton | High-End / Broadcast | Professional | Color Accuracy, OSCA |
| NovaStar | Global Commercial | Professional | Industry Standard, Stability |
| Colorlight | Creative / Networked | Semi-Pro | Network Flexibility, 3D |
| Linsn | Budget / Legacy | Entry-Level | Simple, Cost-Effective |
| Huidu | Entry-Level / Signage | Entry-Level | User-Friendly, Standalone |
Standard indoor rental. Great for large ballrooms and larger retail spaces.
Calculate the final native resolution and estimated electrical load of your display design.
Resolution
1600 × 900
1,440,000 Total Pixels
Total Area
9.00 m²
Max Power Draw
5,400 W
Requires dedicated circuits
Avg Power Draw
1,800 W
Standard operating load
Where is Active LED actually being deployed in the real world?
Replacing green screens with ultra-high refresh rate LED walls for real-time camera tracking.
24/7 reliability, zero bezels, and perfect text clarity for monitoring critical data.
High-brightness, weatherproof outdoor displays for billboards and stadium exteriors.
High-resolution architectural integration to create 'wow' factors in enterprise headquarters.