Lumex's New OctoLED™ is First in Market to
combine Surface Mount Convenience with Through-Hole
T-5MM LED Features
Lumex announces a new line of surface-mount
devices that represent the first commercial
technology to combine the convenience of surface-mount
technology (SMT) with the features and capabilities
of through-hole, leaded T-5mm epoxy lens LEDs.
The patent-pending OctoLEDs™ devices are the
result of a design breakthrough at a time when
most assemblies are moving toward SMT technology.
“The OctoLED design is a direct replacement
to standard 5mm through-hole LEDs,” explains
Jeff Oliveros, Director of Engineering at Lumex.
“OctoLEDs™ are ideal for any situation where
there is a need to transition from through-hole
to SMT technology, without sacrificing the light
emission features of epoxy lenses.”
The new OctoLEDs deliver brightness levels
of up to 7,000mcd (dependent on color) – a market
first from any conventional SMT LED driven by
the common If of 20mA.
Lumex OctoLEDs™ (Series Number SML-H1505xxx-TR)
can be used anywhere the convenience of surface
mounting is required, with the high brightness,
color and viewing angle choices of standard
T-5mm LEDs. Such applications include front
panel, PCB multi-LED, industrial control or
fault indicators. Additional applications include
circuit fault and large scale muti-color light
bars, large display edge illumination, dot matrix
moving sign displays and other dot matrix arrays
where each LED needs to be individually-addressable.
OctoLEDs have an off-the-board height of 11mm
(0.43 inches) and occupy a circuit board footprint
which is 6mm x 6mm (0.24 inches x 0.24 inches).
They are available on standard 24mm tape for
automatic insertion.
Lumex OctoLEDs™ are available in the full range
of colors including red, yellow, green, blue,
or white. Bi-color as well as RGB versions are
also offered. The LEDs are available with a
variety of lens finishes, opening the door to
different viewing angle options, (angle will
vary dependent upon lens type).
The new units can withstand soldering temperatures
of up to 10 seconds at 255º C. A gradual temperature
rise of 2º per second reaching 150º C is recommended.
Lumex OctoLEDs™ are RoHS compliant.
Samples of these devices in standard colors
are available from stock, with production quantities
in 8 - 12 weeks. Pricing is dependent on color
specified and quantity ordered, and is approximately
$0.30 per unit in production quantities.
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