Miniature Point Source LEDs deliver precise performance.

Press Release Summary:



Designed for high-speed optical encoders, linear positioning, optical switch, and critical sensing applications, 650 and 850 nm Point Source LED series are available in PLCC-4 and miniature ceramic packages. LED die and optical-grade glass lenses produce narrow, near parallel radiation pattern. Arrangement eliminates dark spot typically associated with center of LEDs. Through-hole package options include hermetically sealed TO-18 and TO-46 metal cans with various lensing options.



Original Press Release:



Marktech Announces Miniature Point Source LED Packages



Point Source LEDs are designed to deliver precise and consistent performance in the most demanding applications such as high-speed optical encoders, linear positioning, optical switch and critical sensing applications.



Marktech Optoelectronics Corp. announces the addition of a PLCC-4 and miniature ceramic package to the 650nm and 850nm Point Source LED series. Point Source LEDs are designed to deliver precise and consistent performance in the most demanding applications such as high-speed optical encoders, linear positioning, optical switch and critical sensing applications. As miniaturization continues to be the focus of new product designs, small high reliability LED packaging will be needed to match performance.



Marktech Point Source LEDs are powered by a unique LED die that produces a well-defined pattern of light similar to a "point". These die or chips in combination with high quality optical grade glass lenses produce an extremely narrow, near parallel radiation pattern. This unobstructed, radiated beam pattern is made possible by masking the die and relocating the topside electrode. By eliminating the "dark spot" typically associated with the center of conventional LEDs, the point source LED yields superior results in critical sensing applications.



Through-hole package options for this series include high reliability hermetically sealed TO-18 and TO-46 metal cans with a variety of lensing options which produce and array of viewing angles. Devices supplied without optics are manufactured with a flat glass window allowing the designer to utilize proprietary collimating or other application specific optics to take full advantage of the undistorted beam. Vincent C Forte, Marktech CTO states “The Point Source LED is a suitable alternative to laser diodes in short distant applications offering increased temperature range capabilities and reduced risk of discharge due to ESD”.

Custom packaging designs, which include Chip on Board configurations or custom apertures, are also available.



About Marktech

Marktech will be exhibiting at the SPIE DSS 2015 show in Baltimore on April 21st-23rd. Booth 321.



Marktech Optoelectronics, headquartered in Latham, New York, is a manufacturer of sensors and InP epiwafers. But our onsite engineering and design team is what really sets us apart. With over 30 years of experience in optoelectronic applications, as well as product design and improvement, we take the complexity out of choosing the right parts for the right applications in order to bring your product to market faster.



Marktech's support capabilities include onsite labs with state-of-the-art test equipment, allowing us to test and validate for all optical and electrical parameters. In addition to our sensor line, Marktech is a Cree Solutions Provider for their line of High Brightness LEDs and materials.



So tell us: what do you want to build? Bring Marktech your idea; we can manage the entire process for you, from design to prototype, from testing to production and QA.

All Topics