High-brightness LEDs targeted at display market

The new ASMT-YTx2 tri-colour surface-mount devices, which are available in 3.4 x 2.8 x 1.8mm plastic leaded chip carrier (PLCC-6) packages, were showcased at the recent Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) in Japan.

The devices are claimed to feature a small footprint, high-brightness performance and a robust contrast ratio.

Designers are choosing surface-mount LEDs because of their straightforward assembly, compact footprint and manufacturing flexibility, which reduce overall system development costs.

The ASMT-YTx2 surface-mount devices are encapsulated in a heat-resistant silicone material, enabling them to operate in a range of environmental conditions with high reliability and a long operating life.

The LEDs have six leads that provide flexible colour control for each chip to display a range of colours, including white.

The devices are also water resistant (compliance with IPx6), which reduces the cost and overall weight of signs by eliminating the need for protective covers.

Francis Khor, director of marketing for the Optoelectronics Product Division at Avago, said: 'The market for indoor and outdoor displays presents a significant growth opportunity for LEDs over the coming years.

'Avago's ASMT-YTx2 LEDs are engineered to meet the display market's demand for reliable high-brightness, high-resolution performance, all at a competitive cost,' added Khor.