
Oval LED Lamp
(4 mm)
OVLJxGD8 Series
• High luminous intensity
• Defined spatial radiation
• Multiple viewing angles
• UV-resistant epoxy
• Precision optical performance
The OVLJxGD8 series is designed for superior performance in outdoor environments. Identical packages and
radiation patterns in red, green and blue create pixels for full-color video screens.
Applications
• Variable message signs
• Indoor/outdoor advertising signage
• Traffic and highway signs
• Full-color video signs
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Part Number Material Emitted Color Intensity Typ. mcd
OVLJBGD8
InGaN Blue 300
Lens Color
Blue Diffused
OVLJGGD8 InGaN Green 1200 Green Diffused
OVLJRGD8
1 ANODE 2 CATHODE
AlInGaP Red 400 Red Diffused
[MILLIMETERS]
DIMENSIONS ARE IN:
INCHES
Moisture
RoHS
OPTEK reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
OPTEK Technology Inc. — 1645 Wallace Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: (972) 323-2200 or (800) 341-4747 FAX: (972) 323-2396 visibleLED@optekinc.com www.optekinc.com
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY
AT LED WITH UNSHIELDED
EYES OR DAMAGE TO
RETINA MAY OCCUR.
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Oval LED Lamp
OVLJxGD8
Absolute Maximum Ratings
TA = 25o C unless otherwise noted
Storage Temperature Range All -40 ~ +100° C
Operating Temperature Range All -40 ~ +95° C
Reverse Voltage All 5 V
Continuous Forward Current
Peak Forward Current (10% Duty Cycle, 1 kHz)
Power Dissipation
Lead Soldering Temperature (3 mm from the base of the epoxy bulb)
Note:
1. Solder time less than 3 seconds at temperature extreme.
1
All 260° C
Blue, Green 25 mA
Red 50 mA
Blue, Green 100 mA
Red 200 mA
Blue, Green 105 mW
Red 125 mW
Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25o C unless otherwise noted
SYMBOL
Iv Luminous Intensity
VF Forward Voltage
IR Reverse Current All ---- ---- 100 µA VR = 5 V
λD Dominant Wavelength
2Θ½H-H
2Θ½V-V ---- 50 ----
PARAMETER COLOR MIN TYP MAX UNITS CONDITIONS
Blue 145 300 ----
Green 770 1200 ----
Red 280 400 ----
Blue ---- 3.6 4.2
Red ---- 2.2 2.5
Blue 465 470 475
Red 620 624 628
---- 100 ----
50% Power Angle All
mcd IF = 20 mA
V IF = 20 mA Green ---- 3.6 4.2
nm IF = 20 mA Green 520 525 535
deg
IF = 20 mA
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OPTEK reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
OPTEK Technology Inc. — 1645 Wallace Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: (972) 323-2200 or (800) 341-4747 FAX: (972) 323-2396 visibleLED@optekinc.com www.optekinc.com

Oval LED Lamp
OVLJxGD8
Standard Bins (I
Lamps are sorted to luminous intensity (I
= 20 mA)
F
) and dominant wavelength (λD) bins shown.
V
Orders for OVLJxGD8 may be filled with any or all bins contained as below.
OVLJBGD8 (BLUE)
550
390
280
200
145
M
Luminous Intensity (mcd)
465 470 475
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
OVLJG
X7 X8 X9
2130
GD8 (GREEN)
Q
P
N
Luminous intensity is
at M bin or above.
Luminous Intensity (mcd)
1520
1100
770
S
525 530 535 520
U
T
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
OVLJR
550
390
Luminous
280 P
GD8 (RED)
Intensity (mcd)
620 628
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
Important Notes:
1. All ranks will be included per delivery, rank ratio will be based on the chip distribution.
2. To designate luminous intensity ranks, please contact OPTEK.
3. Pb content <1000 PPM.
Luminous intensity is
at S bin or above.
Q
Luminous intensity is
at P bin or above.
OPTEK reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
OPTEK Technology Inc. — 1645 Wallace Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: (972) 323-2200 or (800) 341-4747 FAX: (972) 323-2396 visibleLED@optekinc.com www.optekinc.com
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