Vishay ChipLEDs are super thin and ultra bright

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. announced a series of super-thin, ultra-bright LEDs in the smallest SMD 0603 package.

The VLMx1300 series of LEDs employs ChipLED technology, enabling smaller end products. The 0603 VLMx1300 LEDs are mounted on highly reliable PCBs measuring 1.6 mm x 0.8 mm x 0.55 mm and have a wide 130° viewing angle.

Available colors include super red, soft orange, yellow, yellow/green, true green, blue, and white. Using ultra-bright AllnGaP and InGaN technologies (depending on color), the color LEDs have a luminous intensity as high as 450 mcd at a forward current of 20 mA and a maximum forward voltage of 3.8 V. Blue is available with a protection diode that provides ESD immunity up to 8,000 V. The white LED has a maximum luminous intensity of 180 mcd at a forward current of 5 mA and a maximum forward voltage of 3.15 V.

The table below lists characteristics by part number.

Applications include keypads, navigation systems, cellular phone displays, displays for industrial control systems, miniaturized color effects, and traffic displays. The white version works well in backlighting for telephone and fax, audio and video equipment, office equipment, indoor and outdoor message boards, and flat backlight for LCDs, switches, and symbols.

Pricing: For U.S. delivery ranges from $2 to $4 per 100 pieces, depending on color.

Availability: Samples and production quantities of the new ChipLEDs are available now, with lead times of eight weeks for larger orders.

Datasheets: VLMS1300, VLMO1300, VLMY1300, VLMG1300, VLMTG1300, VLMB1300, VLMB1310