📌 Product Overview
The XL-3020UBC-A from XINGLIGHT is a high-intensity Blue SMD LED designed to provide robust illumination in compact spaces. 💡 It features a 3.0x2.0x1.3mm package with a water-clear colloid, making it suitable for modern lighting fixtures and backlighting applications.
This component is engineered for automated assembly, supporting standard SMT and infrared reflow processes. 👇 While it offers strong luminous intensity, successful integration requires careful attention to its forward voltage characteristics and thermal management during operation.
🚀 Typical Applications
- Indoor Lighting: Ideal for fluorescent tubes, light strips, and downlights requiring consistent blue light output.
- Commercial Signage: 💡 Perfect for advertising words and light boxes where high visibility is critical.
- LCD Backlighting: Provides uniform light distribution for display panels.
- Decorative Lighting: Suitable for flexible light strips used in ambient or accent lighting designs.
📊 Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit | Test Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous Intensity | Iv | 700 | - | 1000 | mcd | IF = 20mA |
| Dominant Wavelength | λd | 460 | - | 470 | nm | IF = 20mA |
| Peak Wavelength | λp | - | 465 | - | nm | IF = 20mA |
| Forward Voltage | VF | 2.8 | - | 3.4 | V | IF = 20mA |
| Viewing Angle | 2Ø1/2 | - | 120 | - | deg | IF = 20mA |
| Reverse Current | IR | - | - | ≤5 | μA | VR = 5V |
Note: Half wave width (Δλ) is typically 25nm. 💡 Designers should account for the VF variance when planning driver circuits.
⚠️ Absolute Maximum Ratings & Process Limits
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Power Dissipation | PD | 70 | mW | Ta = 25°C |
| Max Continuous Forward Current | IF | 20 | mA | - |
| Peak Forward Current | IFP | 80 | mA | Pulse width ≤ 0.1ms |
| Max Reverse Voltage | VR | 5 | V | - |
| ESD Ability | ESD | 2000 | V | Antistatic protection required |
| Operating Temperature | TOPR | -40 ~ +85 | °C | - |
| Storage Temperature | TSTR | -40 ~ +85 | °C | - |
| Soldering Temp/Time | TSOL | 260 | °C | ≤ 6 Seconds |
🔒 Exceeding these limits, particularly the junction temperature during reflow, can cause permanent optical degradation or failure.
📦 Package, Dimensions & Assembly Notes
- Package Type: 3020 Surface Mount Device (SMD).
- Dimensions: 3.0mm (L) x 2.0mm (W) x 1.3mm (H).
- Colloid: Water-clear for optimal light transmission.
- Moisture Sensitivity: MSL Level 3. 👇 Ensure proper baking before reflow if moisture exposure is suspected.
- Soldering Compatibility: Suitable for infrared reflow soldering. Both lead (Pb) and lead-free profiles are supported.
- Lead-free: Peak max 255°C, time above 217°C should be 60-120s.
- Lead: Peak max 235°C, time above 183°C should be 60-150s.
🛒 Sourcing & Supply Considerations
- Bin Selection: This model uses specific codes for Brightness (E7-E9), Voltage (N13-3 to N13-5), and Wavelength (HB03-HB05). Verify these bins match your design requirements.
- Packaging: Supplied in EIA standard packaging tapes for automated pick-and-place machines.
- Authenticity: Source only from authorized channels to ensure ROHS compliance and reliability standards.
- Sample Support: 👇 Always request pre-production samples with specific bin codes to validate color and intensity in your actual housing.
❓ FAQ
Q: What is the maximum current I can drive the XL-3020UBC-A with continuously? A: The absolute maximum continuous forward current (IF) is 20 mA. Driving it beyond this risks thermal damage. For pulsed operation, peak current can reach 80 mA provided the pulse width is ≤ 0.1ms and the duty cycle is ≤ 1/10.
Q: Can this LED be used in a high-temperature environment like an enclosed luminaire? A: The operating temperature range (TOPR) is -40°C to +85°C. However, 💡 internal junction temperature management is critical. Ensure your design accounts for heat dissipation, especially in enclosed spaces, to maintain luminosity and lifespan.
Q: What precautions should I take during the soldering process? A: Since this is an MSL Level 3 component, it is sensitive to moisture. If the packaging has been open, follow the baking guidelines. Use the specified reflow profile: max 255°C for lead-free processes, avoiding temperatures above 260°C for more than 6 seconds.
Q: How do I ensure consistent color across a batch of light strips? A: You should order based on the specific wavelength bin codes (e.g., HB04 for 460-465nm). Selecting a single bin code ensures uniformity in hue across your application, which is vital for decorative and commercial lighting.
