Ultraviolet LEDs are offered in various packaging styles.

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Housed in 3 and 5 mm packages, UV LEDs include TO-92, all metal and glass encapsulated UV LED and 1206 surface-mounted discrete UV LED package. Depending on device package, solid-state devices provide viewing angles from 30-140°. Operating temperature range is -20 to +85°C, typical radiant flux is 12 mW per chip, and typical stable wavelength varies from 390-410 nm. Devices demonstrate resistance to shock and vibration.



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BivarOpto(TM) Announces Full Ultraviolet LED Product Group Featuring New Packaging Styles and Narrower Bandwidth for Variety of Emerging Applications



Irvine, Calif. - March 4, 2003 - BivarOpto(TM), the Optoelectronics Division of Bivar, Inc., introduces a full complement of innovative Ultraviolet LED devices to answer a broadening variety of applications requiring narrower bandwidth performance and economies of scale for device installation and performance. The new product group introduces two new wavelengths with excellent operating efficiency and industrial temperature ranges. The new improved bandwidth devices are anticipated to find immediate opportunities in a wide variety of applications including automotive, medical, industrial and new emerging biometrics/security areas such as forensic science and crime scene investigations.

The first to offer an industry standard high powered Ultraviolet (UV) LED Series in early 2002, with their T-1 (3mm) and T-1 3/4 (5mm) 400nm UV devices, the company witnessed significant customer interest in further developing these and improved wavelength devices in additional industry-standard packages.

BivarOpto has now expanded the UV group to include the 3mm and 5mm packages, industry's first TO-92 extended life, high powered all metal and glass encapsulated UV LED, and an all-new industry-standard 1206 surface mounted discrete UV LED package. This diversity of packaging offers designers a broad spectrum of possibilities for compact LED installations, as these solid-state ultraviolet (UV) devices provide increased energy efficiency and related cost economies, and assure longer life compared to bulkier, non-solid state UV lighting. They offer a practical alternative for many types of portable or battery-powered test and detection devices, such as the medical field, where UV LEDs can be used for sterilization and as a light source for lower spectrum analyzers. Accurate finger print identification and counterfeit bill detection are examples of use in the security and law enforcement field.

Depending on the device package selected, viewing angles range from 30° to 140°, can be achieved. Operating temperature ranges from -20° to +85°C, feature a typical radiant flux of 12mW per chip and a typical stable wavelength from 390 to 410nm. All UV LED devices demonstrate high resistance to shock and vibration vs. traditional filament-based light sources.

"We have worked closely with several core customers, developing a highly versatile product group that immediately addresses the needs across many leading and emerging uses of UV LED devices", said Anthony Vilgiate, Bivar Vice President, Strategic Business Development. "We are developing a range of lower wavelength products in the near term to address a host of new applications opportunities that the 400nm product simply can't support. Bivar has been actively partnering with industry leaders to further develop this exciting technology and bring commercially viable UV products to life."

Immediately available from stock, typical pricing in production quantities range from $0.85 for the 1206 device style and from $2.50 each in the TO-92 package. They are available individually or 3,000 piece/reel for automatic insertion. For more information, contact Bivar, Inc., at 800-772-2377 or visit Bivar on-line at 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 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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