MALVERN, Pennsylvania—September 14, 2022—Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the launch of two new ceramic/quartz substrate UVC (short-wave ultraviolet) light-emitting diodes—VLMU35CR40-275- 120 and VLMU35CR41-275-120 for sterilization in medical, industrial and consumer applications. Vishay Semiconductors VLMU35CR40-275-120 and VLMU35CR41-275-120 provide higher light intensity than previous generation solutions while reducing cost, while being suitable for efficient disinfection and longer life.

VLMU35CR40-275-120 and VLMU35CR41-275-120 are based on AlGaN technology and are specially designed to replace low-voltage UVC mercury lamps, especially suitable for small and compact device design. Typical end products include earplugs, toothbrushes, water bottles, refrigerators, air purifiers, doorknobs, medical devices, coffee machines, ATMs, toilet seats, vacuum cleaners, and other disinfection devices.

The device features a DC forward current of 300 mA, a forward voltage as low as 5.2 V, and an emission angle of ± 60°. The VLMU35CR40-275-120 and VLMU35CR41-275-120 are RoHS and Vishay Green compliant, halogen-free, suitable for reflow soldering, and have a moisture sensitivity level of J-STD-020 standard 3.