Miniature SMD LED package opens up new application opportunities

Specialist electronic components distributor Components Bureau now offers the KPG-0603 series from Kingbright. Measuring just 0.65mm x 0.35mm with a thickness of only 0.2mm, the LEDs are suitable for applications where space is extremely limited. Typical applications include discreet medical devices, such as digital hearing aids, as well as earbuds, headphones, microphones, smart phones and other portable electronic devices. The KPG-0603 series of low power consumption LEDs have wide viewing angles of 135 and 145 degrees with high brightness levels offering easy readability in a variety of ambient lighting conditions. The series is available in a variety of colours, including red, orange, yellow, green and blue. Compatible with automatic placement equipment, the new KPG-0603 series comes in reel sizes of 4,000 pieces and features a moisture sensitivity level of 2. The KPG-0603 LEDs have an operating temperature range from -40C to +85C and are RoHS compliant, says the company.