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Vishay Semiconductors VLMKE340 Bicolor SMD LED PLCC-4 Specifications Owner's Manual

Summary

The VLMKE340 is a high-brightness, bicolored SMD LED offering compact illumination in a PLCC-4 package. This datasheet provides comprehensive technical specifications, detailing electrical characteristics, optical performance (luminous intensity and wavelength), and safe operating ratings. It is engineered for professional use across multiple sectors, including automotive dashboard backlighting, telecommunication indicators, and general electronics requiring durable, high-efficiency, and RoHS compliant illumination.

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VLMKE340. Vishay Semiconductors

Bicolor SMD LED PLCC-4

FEATURES SMD LED with exceptional brightness Multicolored Luminous intensity categorized

EIA and ICE standard package Compatible with automatic placement equipment Suitable for IR reflow and TTW soldering Available in 8 mm tape Low profile package Non-diffused lens: excellent for coupling to light pipes and backlighting Low power consumption Luminous intensity ratio in one packaging unit IVmax/IVmin ≤ 1.6 Lead (Pb)-free product - Ro HS compliant - lead (Pb)-free soldering JEDEC level 2a

DESCRIPTION APPLICATIONS These devices have been designed to meet the Automotive: backlighting in dashboards and increasing demand for surface mounting technology. switches The package of the VLMKE340. is the PLCC-4. Telecommunication: indicator and backlighting in It consists of a lead frame which is embedded in a telephone and fax white thermoplast. The reflector inside this package is Indicator and backlight for audio and video filled up with clear epoxy. equipment This SMD device consists of a red and yellow chip. So Indicator and backlight in office equipment

it is possible to choose the color in one device. Flat backlight for LCDs, switches and symbols

General use

PRODUCT GROUP AND PACKAGE DATA Product group: LED Package: SMD PLCC-4 Product series: bicolor Angle of half intensity: ± 60°

PARTS TABLE PART COLOR, LUMINOUS INTENSITY TECHNOLOGY

VLMKE3400-GS08 Red/yellow, IV > 56 mcd Al In Ga P on Ga As VLMKE3400-GS18 Red/yellow, IV > 56 mcd Al In Ga P on Ga As VLMKE3401-GS08 Red/yellow, IV > 71 mcd Al In Ga P on Ga As VLMKE3401-GS18 Red/yellow, IV > 71 mcd Al In Ga P on Ga As

Document Number 81229 www.vishay.com Rev. 1.1, 30-Aug-07

Page Summary Contents For Vishay Semiconductors VLMKE340 Bicolor SMD LED PLCC-4 Specifications Owner's Manual

Page 1 VLMKE340. Vishay Semiconductors Bicolor SMD LED PLCC-4 FEATURES SMD LED with exceptional brightness Multicolored Luminous intensity categorized EIA and ICE standard package Compatible with automatic p...
Page 2 VLMKE340. Vishay Semiconductors ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS1) VLMKE340. PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT Reverse voltage per diode2) IR = 10 µA VR DC Forward current per diode Tamb ≤ 80 °C IF m...
Page 3 VLMKE340. Vishay Semiconductors or ar ur re nt LUMINOUS INTENSITY CLASSIFICATION AND GROUP COMBINATIONS TLMKE34..1) P2 Q1 Q2 R1 R2 56...71 mcd 71...90 mcd 90...112 mcd 112...140 mcd 140...180 mcd Q2 9...
Page 4 VLMKE340. Vishay Semiconductors el at iv Lu in ou In te ns ity el or ar ur re nt el at iv Lu in ou In te ns ity 30° 2.0 1.8 1.6 Red 40° 1.4 Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)16618-1 Figure 3. Rel. Lumino...
Page 5 VLMKE340. Vishay Semiconductors el at iv Lu in ou In te ns ity el at iv or ar ol ta ge el 1.1 IF = 20 m AYellow 2.10 IF = 20 m A Yellow 1.0 95 10881-1 - Wavelength (nm) Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)...
Page 6 VLMKE340. Vishay Semiconductors METHOD OF TAPING/POLARITY AND TAPE AND REEL SMD LED (VLM.3 - SERIES) REEL PACKAGE DIMENSION IN MM FOR Vishay’s LEDs in SMD packages are available in an SMD LEDS, TAPE O...
Page 7 VLMKE340. Vishay Semiconductors em pe ra tu re °C em pe ra tu re °C SOLDERING PROFILE RECOMMENDED METHOD OF STORAGE Dry box storage is recommended as soon as the IR Reflow Soldering Profile for lead (...
Page 8 VLMKE340. Vishay Semiconductors OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of Vishay Semiconductor Gmb H to 1. Meet all present and future national and international statutory requir...
Page 9 Legal Disclaimer Notice Vishay Disclaimer All product specifications and data are subject to change without notice. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., its affiliates, agents, and employees, and all persons...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the optimal ambient operating temperature range for the VLMKE340?

The device operates in a junction temperature range of -40 to +100 °C.

Is this LED series compliant with lead-free standards?

Yes, it is marked as a Lead (Pb)-free product and is RoHS compliant for Pb-free soldering.

What type of package does the VLMKE340 utilize?

The VLMKE340 uses an SMD PLCC-4 package.

How diverse are the available colors in this bicolor series?

It is a bicolor device, offering red and yellow chips suitable for various applications.