Vishay Releases White SMD LEDs Utilizing InGaN/TAG on Sapphire Technology in CLCC-2 Package
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Author: LIGHTimes Staff

December 18, 2008... Vishay Intertechnology of Malvern, Pennsylvania USA, has released a new surface mountable white LED that uses indium gallium nitride/TAG on sapphire technology. It comes in a CLCC-2 flat ceramic package with 0.75-mm profile. Unlike previous versions, this latest model has a lower thermal resistance, and can offer between 5600 mcd to 14,000 mcd for high volume applications. Vishay says that the LEDs allow the additional current drive for a maximum light output while maintaining a service life of up to 50,000 hours. Vishay points out that that this making them ideal light sources in space-limited applications where thermal management is a key consideration.

According to Vishay, the new devices are optimized for display backlighting and illumination in automotive and transport, consumer, and general applications. Vishay notes that the new LEDs offer an eco-friendly alternative to CCFL display backlighting. The company boasts that it provides excellent efficiencies in brightness, lifetime, and power savings in a compact package (3.3 mm x 3.4 mm). Company News Release,

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