MALVERN, PA — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) has announced the release of a new Automotive Grade tricolor LED designed to elevate lighting and display applications across multiple industries. The VLMRGB6122.. LED, launched this week, boasts a luminous intensity of up to 2800 mcd at 20 mA, offering engineers an efficient solution for vibrant and flexible color control.
Housed in a compact 3.5 mm by 2.8 mm by 1.4 mm PLCC-6 surface-mount package, the new LED features separate anode and cathode connections for each of its red, green, and blue chips. This design allows individual control of each color, enabling a full spectrum of hues through precise color mixing within the CIE 1931 color space.
Targeting applications ranging from ambient and accent lighting in automotive interiors to RGB displays and status indicators, the VLMRGB6122.. offers exceptional versatility. It is also suitable for dashboard signal illumination, large-format video boards, backlighting in consumer electronics, medical devices, telecom equipment, and home appliances.
The new LED leverages the latest AllnGaP and InGaN technologies to achieve 70% higher brightness compared to previous-generation solutions, all while reducing its profile by 22% compared to competing products.
Engineered for demanding environments, the VLMRGB6122.. operates across an extended temperature range from -40 °C to +110 °C—25 °C higher than standard offerings—and features Class B1 corrosion robustness. It is AEC-Q102 qualified, ensuring high reliability for automotive use, and offers robust ESD protection up to 2 kV for the red chip and up to 8 kV for blue and green, meeting JESD22-A114-B standards.
The LED is RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and labeled as Vishay Green, aligning with stringent environmental standards. Additionally, it supports IR reflow soldering and is categorized per reel for luminous intensity, color, and forward voltage, simplifying assembly and ensuring consistent performance.
With its advanced features and high reliability, Vishay’s latest tricolor LED underscores the company’s commitment to driving innovation in automotive and electronic component solutions — meeting the growing demand for smarter, brighter, and more energy-efficient lighting technologies.
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