Nichia STS-DA1-0227
<Cat.No.080613>
(3) Recommended circuit
· In designing a circuit, the current through each LED must not exceed the absolute maximum rating
specified for each LED. It is recommended to use Circuit B which regulates the current flowing
through each LED. In the meanwhile, when driving LEDs with a constant voltage in Circuit A, the
current through the LEDs may vary due to the variation in forward voltage (VF) of the LEDs. In the
worst case, some LED may be subjected to stresses in excess of the absolute maximum rating.
(B)
(A)
· This product should be operated in forward bias. A driving circuit must be designed so that the product
is not subjected to either forward or reverse voltage while it is off. In particular, if a reverse voltage is
continuously applied to the product, such operation can cause migration resulting in LED damage.
(4) Static Electricity
· Static electricity or surge voltage damages the LEDs.
It is recommended that a wrist band or an anti-electrostatic glove be used when handling the LEDs.
· All devices, equipment and machinery must be properly grounded. It is recommended that precautions
be taken against surge voltage to the equipment that mounts the LEDs.
· When inspecting the final products in which LEDs were assembled, it is recommended to check
whether the assembled LEDs are damaged by static electricity or not.
It is easy to find
static-damaged LEDs by a light-on test or a VF test at a lower current (below 1mA is recommended).
· Damaged LEDs will show some unusual characteristics such as the forward voltage becomes lower,
or the LEDs do not light at the low current.
Criteria : (VF > 2.0V at IF=0.5mA)
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