Vishay's New Ultra-Bright, Low-Current LEDs Are First to Meet Industry Demand for Exceptional Brightness in Ultra-Compact 0603 SMD Package

New Red (628 nm), Orange (605 nm), and Yellow (588 nm) LEDs Offer Luminous Intensity up to 7.5 mcd

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA — April 13, 2005 — To meet the increasing demand for aluminum indium gallium phosphor (AllnGaP)-based ultra-miniature SMD LEDs, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the release of the exceptionally bright TLMx100x LEDs in red, soft orange, and yellow.

With dimensions of just 1.6 mm by 0.8 mm by 0.6 mm, the smallest size yet for this type of device, the three new devices released today are compatible with the industry-standard 0603 chipled footprint and offer a new level of design flexibility in a broader range of higher-performing end products.

Typical applications for the new series include backlight keypads; indicator and backlighting for audio and video equipment, office equipment, and battery-driven devices; displays for mobile phones; flat backlights for LCDs, switches, and symbols; consumer appliances; and medical instruments.

The red TLMS1000 (628 nm), orange TLMO1000 (605 nm), and yellow TLMY1000 (588 nm) feature luminous intensity of 4 mcd, 7.5 mcd, and 7.5 mcd, respectively, with a luminous intensity ratio of less than 1.6 per packing unit. The viewing angle for these devices is an extremely wide 160°. They are rated for maximum DC forward current of 15 mA, reverse voltage of 12 V, and ESD withstand voltage up to 1 KV.

New Ultra-Compact, Ultra-Bright SMD LEDs: Summary Table

These 0603 LEDs are an ideal solution for small-scale, high-power products that are expected to work reliably even in extreme environments. The low-profile TLMx100x LED package consists of a reliable lead frame base embedded in a clear epoxy. It is compatible with automatic placement equipment and is designed for either reflow soldering or a lead (Pb)-free solder process. The LEDs are rated for an operating temperature range of –40 °C to +100 °C.

Samples and production quantities of the new TLMS1000, TLMO1000, and TLMY1000 SMD LEDs are available now with lead times of six weeks for larger orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, transistors, and optoelectronics and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and ability to provide "one-stop shop" service have made Vishay a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.