SMT LED Devices eliminate need for through-hole PCBs.
Press Release Summary:
Integrating adapter and LED into one surface-mount package, SMPT Series devices accept company's FLP Series Flexible Light Pipes to create design and installation style that eliminates need for through-hole PCBs. Encapsulated in 94V-O polycarbonate, modules can be used as individual full color pixel in fixed or moving messages, providing designers with LED display capable of being extended from 2.5 in. to 328 ft via FLP mono-fiber.
Original Press Release:
Bivar Introduces New Integrated Surface Mount LEDs for Flexible Light Pipe Displays Eliminating Need for Thru-Hole Drilling Of PCBs
IRVINE, Calif., August 25, 2003 - BivarOpto(TM), the Optoelectronics Division of Bivar, Inc., announces their all-new (patented and patents pending) SMPT Series of Surface Mount LED devices exclusively designed to accept the company's patented Flexible Light Pipes (FLP Series), creating a new design and installation style that eliminates the need for through-hole PCBs typically required for installation of light pipes.
The SMPT Series significantly expands the benefits of using Bivar's original award -winning FLP series, which introduced a two-piece flexible light pipe system capable of transmitting the light from an LED to a display panel up to 100m [328' away. While the original FLP series provided an adapter for use with surface mount (SMD) LEDs, the adapter still required through-holes in the PCB for mounting purposed. The SMPT Series eliminates not only the need for PCB through-holes, but also the costly secondary post-reflow operations by integrating the adapter and LED into a single surface -mountable package that is compatible will all modern, automated pick- and- place equipment.
Each module can be used as an individual full color pixel in fixed or moving messages, providing the designer with a brilliant LED display capable of being extended from 2.5" to 100m (328 feet) via the FLP mono-fiber. The SMPT Series incorporates the same leadframe and footprint as BivarOpto's Pix-Tek(TM) Series and is available in all standard colors including RGB. The modules are encapsulated in 94V-O polycarbonate, which provides strength and rigidity, allowing press-fit installation of FLPs. The SMPT Series provides a new design methodology for a wide variety of applications, including status indicators for office equipment, industrial controls, scientific and medical displays, cPCI-based systems and telecommunications.
Provided on tape and reel in quantities of 500, this innovative configuration complements all surface mount device (SMD) assembly processes and automated insertion plant equipment. The SMT-based housing measures only 0.218" diameter, within the industry-standard SMT footprint. Height is less than 0.296". The housing, while primary light transmission is directed through the FLP to its destination, also illuminates in the LED color, providing an easily locatable source at board level.
"The SMPT Series makes our FLP Series even more versatile for today's design engineer, while simultaneously lowering the cost for PCB manufacturing and assembly," said Anthony Vilgiate, Vice President, Strategic Business Development.
"This also creates a major new avenue of use for our FLP Series of Flexible Light Pipes, where the designer can more easily transport light to any desirable location, and still maintain the features and benefits of a 100% SMD solution".
The SMPT will be provided on tape and reel in 500-piece quantities and priced from $0.40 each in production quantities, immediately available from stock. For more information, contact Bivar, Inc. at +1-949-951-8808, or visit www.bivar.com.
ABOUT BIVAR, INC
Bivar has established an industry-leading position in the electronic PCB assembly and hardware industry, providing low-cost solutions for problems associated with the assembly and manufacturing process. Founded in 1965, Bivar has continually developed unique designs for the installation of PCB-mounted devices and the packaging of PCBs in enclosures and systems. Today, 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, BivarOpto(TM), features the world's largest selections of LED mounts and assemblies, and innovative LED devices, 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 ISO9000 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: +1-(949) 951-8808, ext. 34, Fax: +1-(949) 951-3974, email: Info@Bivar.com, Internet: www.bivar.com.
