Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has released a new white, non-diffused 3-mm LED. Utilizing ultrabright InGaN technology, the VLHW4100 can achieve a high luminous intensity from 4,500 mcd to 11,250 mcd at 20 mA.

Vishay' VLHW4100 features a clear, untinted plastic case with a lens and viewing angle of 22.5 deg., and high light output and visibility performance, the company said that it is optimized for high-end applications with extreme luminous intensity requirements.

With its luminous intensity, the VLHW4100 provides an alternative to incandescent lamps and is intended for a wide range of general and consumer applications, including interior and exterior lighting, outdoor LED panels, light guides, and instrumentation and front panel indicators.

The VLHW4100 offers low thermal resistance down to 400 K/W and power dissipation up to 95 mW. The device is luminous categorized, per packaging unit, for luminous intensity and color. ESD-withstand voltage for the LED is up to 2 kV, in accordance with JESD22-A114-B. The device is compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.

Samples and production quantities of the new VLHW4100 LED are available now with lead times of eight weeks for larger orders.