Vishay Intertechnology RGB LED in 0404 Package Provides Independent Control of Red, True Green, and Blue Chips for Wide Color Range

Core Viewpoint - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has launched a new tricolor LED, the VLMRGB1500, which offers high luminous intensity and individual chip control for RGB displays and backlighting [1]. Product Features - The VLMRGB1500 provides a luminous intensity of 252 mcd at 5 mA, with a compact size of 1.0 mm by 1.0 mm by 0.65 mm [1]. - It features common anode and separate cathode connections for red, true green, and blue LED chips, allowing for color mixing within the CIE 1931 color space [1]. - The device utilizes high brightness AllnGaP and InGaN technologies and is 70% smaller than the PLCC-4 package [2]. Reliability and Compliance - The LED operates reliably over a temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C and has a Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) of 3 [3]. - It withstands ESD voltages up to 2 kV for red and 1 kV for blue and green, complying with JESD22-A114-B standards [3]. - The product is RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and categorized per reel for luminous intensity and color [3]. Specifications - Luminous intensity for red, true green, and blue at 5 mA ranges from 26 to 54 mcd, 122 to 252 mcd, and 22 to 46 mcd respectively [4]. - Forward voltage for red, true green, and blue at 5 mA ranges from 1.5 to 2.15 V, 2.0 to 3.2 V, and 2.0 to 3.2 V respectively [4]. - The angle of half intensity is ± 60 degrees for the red LED [4]. Market Applications - The new LED is suitable for various applications including switch illumination, status indicators, dashboard signal illumination, full-color message boards, keyboard illumination, and backlighting in consumer devices [2]. Company Overview - Vishay Intertechnology manufactures a large portfolio of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, serving markets such as automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical [5]. - The company is listed on the NYSE under the ticker VSH and is recognized as a significant player in the technology sector [5].