Tiny green LEDs increase design-in flexibility and enable smaller end products

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new series of true green LEDs in a compact surface-mount 0603 ChipLED package. Measuring 1.6mm x 0.8mm with an ultra thin 0.55mm profile, the VLMTG1400 series devices utilize the most recent ultrabright InGaN chip technology to achieve industry-high luminous intensity up to 2,800mcd. With their high brightness and small size, the PCB-based devices released today are the perfect choice for small scale products that are expected to work reliably in arduous environments. The LEDs provide designers with increased design-in flexibility and high performance in backlight keypads and displays for navigation systems, cell phones, industrial control systems, and traffic signals and message boards. The series features luminous intensity from 1,200mcd to 2,800mcd at 20mA, a typical wavelength of 525nm, and forward voltage from 2.75V to 3.2V. The devices are grouped by luminous intensity, wavelength, and forward voltage, and they offer an extremely wide viewing angle of 146 degrees. Available in 8mm tape, the LEDs are RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green; compatible with IR-reflow soldering processes; and preconditioned according to JEDEC Level 2a.