New Industry Products

Vishay Releases SMD LEDs in CLCC6 Ceramic Package

August 27, 2007 by Jeff Shepard

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. released what is claimed to be the industry’s first series of high-intensity yellow, amber, and white power SMD LEDs in the CLCC6 ceramic package. The VLMx61 series offers a low thermal resistance and high optical power for thermal-sensitive applications.

The CLCC6 ceramic package of the VLMK61, VLMY61, and VLMW61 devices allows the additional current drive for a maximum light output while maintaining a high service life of up to 50,000 hours. Its high-efficiency heat dissipation makes the CLCC6 a suitable light source for clustered or matrix designs where the cumulative heat is a key consideration.

The new LEDs in the VLMx61 series are optimized for backlighting and illumination in automotive and transport, consumer, and general applications. Typical end products include handheld mobile devices; traffic lights; household appliances, such as washer, dryers, and refrigerators; and exterior automotive lighting, such as turn and brake lights.

All devices in the series offer a 60° half-intensity angle and are compatible with IR-reflow solder processes, in accordance with CECC 00802 and J-STD-020C. Preconditioned according to JEDEC Level 4a standards, the CLCC6 package is lead (Pb)-free and RoHS-compliant, and is Automotive-qualified AEC-Q101.

Samples and production quantities of the VLMx61 high-intensity power SMD LEDs are available now, with lead times of six weeks for larger orders. Pricing for U.S. delivery is $0.70/piece for the amber and yellow LEDs, and ranges from $1.00/piece to $1.50/piece for the white LEDs.