TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced the launch of white LEDs fabricated with gallium nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) process. The LEDs are low power sub-watt type, due to reduction of forward voltage (VF). Two package line-ups, the TL2FK series with 3.0 x 1.4mm package and the TL3GA series with 3.0 x 3.0mm package, will be made available. Mass production is scheduled to start from August, 2013.
Applications
Light sources for general
lighting, including straight tube lights, light bulbs, base lights and
ceiling lights
Key Features
1. GaN-on-Si process
2.
Two series with different packages (3.0 x 1.4mm and 3.0 x 3.0mm)
3.
Low power consumption
For further information about these product series, please visit:
http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/product/new_products/opto/1324156_37651.html
Customer Inquiries:
Optoelectronic Device Sales and Marketing
Department
Tel: +81-3-3457-3431
Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.
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