This document describes the features and characteristics of Vishay Semiconductors VLMO/S/Y30.. low current SMD LED, including exceptional brightness, compatibility with automatic placement equipment, EIA and ICE standard package, compatibility with various solder processes, excellent for coupling to light pipes and backlighting, low power consumption, high ESD withstand voltage, and compliance with RoHS and WEEE requirements.
The VLMO/S/Y30.. series are low‑current surface‑mount LEDs built in a PLCC‑2 package with a non‑diffused lens, suitable for automotive, telecom, audio/video, and backlighting applications. They offer very low power consumption, high brightness, and an ESD withstand voltage up to 2 kV.
The document lists absolute maximum ratings, optical and electrical characteristics, luminous intensity classifications, and detailed packaging dimensions. It also describes recommended soldering processes, tape‑and‑reel handling, and compliance with RoHS and ozone‑depleting‑substance regulations.
| Forward voltage (typical) | 1.8‑2.2 V |
|---|---|
| Reverse voltage | 6 V DC |
| Power dissipation | 40 mW |
| Junction temperature (max) | 125 °C |
| Operating temperature range | -40 to +100 °C |
| Luminous intensity (red, 2 mA) | 2.8 mcd (min) – 20 mcd (max) |
The LED can tolerate a reverse voltage of 6 V DC, and it has an ESD withstand voltage of up to 2 kV.
The device is compatible with IR‑Reflow, vapor‑phase, and wave soldering according to CECC 00802 and J‑STD‑020C.
The LED is rated for an ambient temperature range from –40 °C to +100 °C.
It is supplied in an 8 mm antistatic blister tape (GS08 – 1500 pcs or GS18 – 8000 pcs) suitable for automatic component insertion.