Ultra-Small SMT LEDs Address Solderability Issues

By optimizing plating thickness and the type of plating used, the Toshiba 1100 and 1102 Series of surface-mount LEDs are said to represent an advance in ease of solderability. The high-intensity, ultra-small LEDs feature Toshiba’s InGaAlP technology and incorporate a built-in reflector for increased brightness and uniformity. Available colors include: pure green, green, yellow, orange, red-orange, and red. Although the LEDs are best suited to backlighting applications where space is at a premium, they also lend themselves to light-pipe and indicator applications. The 1100 Series LEDs have a 3-mm diameter flat top and the 1102 Series a 2.8-mm diameter lens top.