LEDs illuminate better in ambient light.

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Ultra-Bright AlInGaP TS LED Series is 30% brighter than company's conventional LEDs and is suitable for instruments and outdoor displays that work in ambient lighting. LEDs have transparent substrate that intensifies reflective capabilities, resulting in intensity of 3000 mcd. Available in red and amber, LEDs can be surface mounted or through-hole and are available in all industry standard packages including T-1 and T-1 3/4.



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Transparent Substrate Intensifies Reflective Capabilities in Ultra-Bright AlInGap LEDs Offering Brighter Illumination in Ambient Light


BREA, Calif. - April 15, 2002 - Designed with a new transparent chip substrate material, American Bright's new Ultra-Bright AlInGaP TS LED Series introduces 30 percent brighter illumination over conventional LEDs, offering a low-cost display solution for instruments and outdoor displays that must function in ambient lighting conditions.

The new design's transparent substrate enables enhanced brightness through higher reflective capability, which results in an intensity of 3000 mcd over standard LEDs with 2000 mcd characteristics. Providing an excellent display solution for outdoor applications, the new series is available in Red and Amber. The Ultra-Bright LEDs can be mounted in surface mount (SMT) or through-hole configurations and are available in all industry standard packages including 3mm (T-1), and 5mm (T-1 3/4). Surface mount models include PLCC, 1206, 1204, 0805, 0603, and 1210 industry-standard chip packages.

American Bright's new Ultra-Bright LEDS are immediately available from stock or within four to five weeks and are priced from under $.30 each in large quantities. Technical support is available Monday through Friday at 1-888-533-0800. Immediate product specifications can be seen on the company's web site at www.americanbrightled.com.

American Bright Optoelectronics Corporation was introduced in the U.S. as a division of Bright LED Electronics Corporation in 1995. Today, the company is a leader in LED development and supplier to industry's leading manufacturers. American Bright manufactures one of industry's largest selections of SMT LEDs, LED Lamps, Axial Lead LEDs, JR Emitter and Photo Transistor products, LED cluster displays and custom products. The company's commitment to customer service is supported by its high-quality products, immediate response and prompt delivery, large selection and continued progress in LED design and development.

American Bright's parent company, Bright LED Electronics Corporation, is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan with offices in Hong Kong and USA, serving as a major supplier to the world's leading manufacturers. For further information, contact American Bright Optoelectronics Corporation, 800 Columbia Street, Brea, CA 92821; (714) 257-0800; Toll Free: (888) 533-0800; Fax: (714) 257-1310. Visit our Web Site at www.americanbrightled.com.

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