Providing lighting design engineers with an LED source suitable for large or small, conventional or specialty lighting applications, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a miniature half-watt LED package. Designated the OVS5MxBCR4 Series, the 3.5mm surface mount device is an energy-efficient LED source featuring high luminous intensity and a long operating lifespan.

“The OVS5MxBCR4 Series LED package features high lumen output in a package measuring just 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.2mm,” said Alan Bennett, vice president of worldwide sales for OPTEK Technology. “The high luminous intensity in the miniature package size allows the LED source to be employed in a wide range of conventional and specialty lighting applications including automotive interior and exterior lighting, architectural indoor and outdoor lighting, general lighting, and display backlighting.”

Compatible with IR reflow soldering, the half-watt LED package also features low thermal resistance and exceptional spatial uniformity.

Available with white, warm white, blue, green, red, amber and yellow LEDs, the OVS5MxBCR4 Series LED packages feature a 120° viewing angle and a water clear lens. Power dissipation at 150mA is 0.48W for the white, warm white and blue LEDs; 0.51W for the green device; and 0.33W for the red, amber and yellow packages. Typical luminous intensity is 4,000 4,500 and 5,000 mcd for the red, amber and yellow LEDs, respectively, while luminous flux for the white, warm white, blue and green LEDs is 25, 25, 6 and 25 lm, respectively. Operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +100°C.

Typical pricing for the miniature half-watt LEDs in quantities of 1K is approximately $0.28 each for the amber, red, and yellow LEDs; $0.45 each for the white and warm white devices; $0.52 each for the blue LED and $0.72 each for the green packages. Lead time, if stock is not available, is from 12 to 14 weeks ARO.

For more information about OPTEK’s miniature half-watt LEDs, contact TT electronics OPTEK Technology at 1645 Wallace Dr., Carrollton, TX, 75006; call 972-323-2200, or visit OPTEK on the web at http://www.optekinc.com/viewparts.aspx?categoryID=52. In Europe, contact JP Delaporte at info@optek-europe.com. In Asia, contact T.H. Swee at thswee@optekasia.com or call +852-9190-4641.

About OPTEK
OPTEK is a leading manufacturing and solutions provider for sensing and illumination
covering the infrared, visible and ultraviolet spectrum; with standard as well as application
specific products for a variety of markets, including, but not limited to office machines, industrial
equipment, encoders, automotive electronics, military and high-reliability applications, medical
diagnostic equipment and solid-state lighting. Headquartered in Carrollton, TX, the company is
ISO/TS16949:2002 and BS EN ISO 9001:2000 certified, as well as ITAR registered. OPTEK
Technology was acquired by TT electronics in December 2003.

TT electronics plc is a global electronics company manufacturing a broad range of
advanced electronic components, assemblies and sensor modules for the automotive, industrial,
telecommunication, computer and aerospace markets.