Vishay's VLM High-Intensity SMD LEDs in MiniLED (up to 50 mcd), PLCC-2 (up to 240 mcd), and PLCC-4 (up to 1250 mcd) Packages, Compatible With Lead (Pb)-Free Soldering, Provide Quick, Easy Replacement for TLM Series LEDs

MALVERN, Pa. — March 31, 2006 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the availability of high-intensity SMD LEDs capable of undergoing lead (Pb)-free reflow soldering that can serve as direct replacements for devices in Vishay's TLM series.

Devices in the new VLM series are intended for use in applications including backlighting in automotive dashboards, car radios, and switches; indicators and backlighting in telecommunications systems, audio and video equipment, and office equipment; and in flat backlighting for LCDs, switches, and symbols.

Compatible with lead-free reflow soldering processes according to JEDEC STD 020b and featuring the same specifications at TLM devices, these exceptionally bright VLM LEDs allow TLM LEDs in the MiniLED (up to 50 mcd), PLCC-2 (up to 240 mcd), and PLCC-4 (up to 1250 mcd) to be replaced simply and quickly to meet lead (Pb)-free soldering requirements.

Vishay VLM series LEDs are luminous-intensity categorized according to the same luminous intensity classification and designation as those of competitors' LEDs for automotive applications. In addition to being RoHS-compliant, these devices are compatible with IR reflow, vapor phase, and wave solder processes according to CECC 00802 and JEDEC–STD-020b.

Product Selection Guide

VLMx21

VLMx23.

VLMW2100

VLMK310x

VLMF310x

VLME310x

VLMB.31.

VLMW310.

VLMx310

VLMS310.

Samples and production quantities of the VLM high-intensity SMD LEDs are available now, with lead times of four 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.