Date: 06/09/2010

White, non-diffused 3mm LED using InGaN tech from Vishay offers high luminous intensity

Vishay has unveiled the VLHW4100, a white, non-diffused 3-mm LED for high-end applications with high luminous intensity requirements. This LED uses the InGaN technology and features a luminous intensity from 4,500 mcd to 11,250 mcd at 20 mA.

The LED features a clear, untinted plastic case with a lens and viewing angle of ± 22.5°, and high light output and visibility performance. The VLHW4100 provides an alternative to incandescent lamps and is intended for a wide range of general and consumer applications, including interior and exterior lighting, outdoor LED panels, light guides, and instrumentation and front panel indicators.

The VLHW4100 offers a thermal resistance down to 400 K/W and power dissipation up to 95 mW. ESD-withstand voltage for the LED is up to 2 kV, in accordance with JESD22-A114-B. The device is compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.

Availability: Now

For more information visit: http://www.vishay.com.