New Mid-Power Ultraviolet Emitting Diode With Quartz Window from Vishay
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a ceramic mid power ultraviolet (UVC) emitting diode for sterilization, sanitation, and purification applications. Featuring a quartz window, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU35CM00-280-120 delivers an extremely long lifetime in a compact 3.5 mm by 3.5 mm by 1.2 mm surface-mount package.
Features:
• Ceramic SMT package with quartz window
• Dimension (L x W x H) in mm: 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.2
• Forward current: up to 150 mA
• Radiant power (typ.): 12 mW at 100 mA
• Leads / terminations finish: gold plated (Au)
• Reflow soldering method
• MSL 3 according to J-STD-020
• Material categorization:for definitions of compliance please see
www.vishay.com/doc?99912
Applications:
• Sterilization
• Medical application
• Sensing of gases, germs, DNA, ...
Designed to replace mercury UVC lamps, the device released today offers an emission angle of ± 60° and radiant power to 18 mW at 100 mA without the need for an external lens. Built on AlGaN technology, the VLMU35CM00-280-120 features forward current up to 150 mA, forward voltage down to 4 V, and a wavelength range of 270 nm to 290 nm.
The emitter diode's specifications make it ideal for water and air purification, physical surface sterilization, medical disinfection, and portable sanitizers. RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green, the VLMU35CM00-280-120 is compatible with reflow soldering processes and features a Moisture Sensitivity Level of 3 in accordance with J-STD-020.
Samples of the new UVC emitting diode are available now. Production quantities are available with lead times of four weeks.
For additional information, please visit the VLMU35CM00-280-120 product page at www.vishay.com/ppg?84938 or download the data sheet at www.vishay.com/docs/84938/vlmu35cmxx-280-120.pdf
About Vishay Intertechnology, Inc:
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com
