TLBD1060(T18) Optoelectronics

LED Indication - Discrete

LEDs have gained popularity since their invention many decades ago. Over the years, they have become the preferred option for many applications which need light for indicating the status of devices. While traditional incandescent bulbs were used for similar purposes until very recently, their high energy consumption, short lifetime and environmental hazards discourage their usage. A wide range of LED products are now available in the market, providing a huge variety of colors, shapes and intensities with extended lifetimes and enhanced reliability. Discrete LEDs are particularly useful for indicator lights and for signaling in many systems.

TLBD1060(T18) Application Field and Working Principle

The TLBD1060 (T18) is a type of discrete LED manufactured by Toshiba. It is a 3.2mm diameter, 2-pin, high luminous intensity yellow LED. This product is marketed as a long life and low energy indicator lamp, having a luminous intensity ranging from 27.5mcd to 315mcd and service life of up to 50,000 hours. It has a forward voltage of 1.8-2.5V, making it suitable for low power operations such as communication systems and portable consumer electronics.

The working principle ofTLBD1060(T18) is similar to other LED products. It consists of a LED chip enclosed in a transparent epoxy resin which is then soldered onto a lead frame. The lead frame serves to provide the control and the power for the LED. The chip produces light through the process of electroluminescence, which involves the movement of electrons in the p-n junction of the chip. When electrons move through the junction, their energy is released as light. The epoxy resin and lead frame are made of materials which are transparent to the light generated by the LED.

TLBD1060(T18) Applications

The TLBD1060(T18) is primarily used as an indicator lamp in a variety of communication, industrial and consumer electronics products. This product is suitable for applications where space is limited and a tail lamp is required for indicating status, as their small size makes them suitable for tight designs. These LEDs are also highly efficient in terms of energy usage and have a long service life, making them ideal for low power applications.

These products are commonly used in a wide range of applications, from communications networks and control panels to electronic calculators and toys. They are also used in medical and automotive applications. TLBD1060 (T18) LEDs are also used in a variety of industrial applications, such as factory automation and automated processes, as well as in many consumer electronics devices like digital cameras, cellular phones and laptop computers.

Conclusion

TheTLBD1060 (T18) is a discrete LED manufactured by Toshiba which provides a small, long life and low energy indicator lamp. These products have a long service life and are highly energy efficient, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. They are typically used as indicator lamps in low power applications, such as communication systems, control panels, and in a variety of industrial and consumer electronics products.