LEDs offer square and round pixel configurations.
Press Release Summary:
Pix-Tek(TM) Surface Mount LEDs are available in 5 mm square and 5 mm round packages, featuring different directive characteristics and 50 deg and 25 deg viewing angles, respectively. Pixel design incorporates standard through-hole geometry that narrows radiation patterns and eliminates light loss. Wide range of colors are available with wavelengths ranging from 400 to 660 nm. Applications include moving message signs, general indication, and backlighting.Original Press Release:
New BivarOpto(TM) Surface Mount LEDs Feature Innovative Space Saving Design in Square and Round Pixel Configurations
IRVINE, Calif. -April 19, 2002- BivarOpto(TM), the Optoelectronics Division of Bivar, Inc., has introduced its innovative Pix-Tek(TM) Surface Mount LEDs, industry's only LED featuring uniquely shaped pixel lenses, providing a wider viewing angle in a discrete surface mount configuration.
The new LEDs feature a patented technology that offers all the advantages of through-hole discrete indicators without the compromises typically associated with surface mounting. Providing increased space and labor saving economies over traditional through-hole mounting, the pixel design incorporates standard through-hole geometry that narrows the radiation patterns and eliminates light loss. Pix-Tek LEDs are ideally suited for moving message signs, general indication and backlighting or any application where a 5 mm LED would be desirable, while offering unique high-density, high visibility, SMT display.
The 5mm square and 5mm round packages feature distinctly different directive characteristics and 50 degree and 25 degree viewing angles respectively. The new LEDs are available in a wide range of colors (wavelengths from 400nm to 660 nm) including BivarOpto's new RGB, White and Ultraviolet (UV).
"BivarOpto is proud to offer this industry-first - there is truly nothing like it on the market," said Anthony Vilgiate, Bivar Vice President Strategic Business Development. "Designers will appreciate a surface mount LED that has all of the features and benefits of a through-hole discrete, without any of the drawbacks normally faced with through-hole mounting."
Immediately available from stock in 800 pieces per reel, typical pricing in production quantities for standard colors is $ 86.00 per thousand. For more information, contact Bivar, Inc. at 800-SPACERS or visit Bivar online at www.bivar.com.
Since 1965, Bivar has become a recognized leader in the electronic PCB assembly and hardware industry. The company is an active Executive Member in PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group), an international consortium of over 500 leading companies who collaboratively develop specifications and products that adapt to compact PCI technology. Bivar's Optoelectronics Division features the world's largest selection of LED mounts and assemblies, while the Bivar Enclosure and PCB Assembly Hardware Group provides an extensive selection of permanent mounts and wash-away spacers, PCB packaging products and hardware for use in the manufacturing process. Bivar obtained IS09000 certification in 1998 supporting the company's commitment to high quality products and customer service. For more information or to receive a catalog, contact Bivar, Inc., 4 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618-2593; Tel: (949) 951-8808; Fax: (949) 951-3974; E-mail: Info@Bivar.com; Internet: www.bivar.com.
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