As displays get thinner and lighting designs get sleeker, component height has become the ultimate design constraint. The 0201 smd led answers that challenge: an ultra-thin side-view package only 0.6 mm thick that emits light parallel to the PCB. This tiny led smd diode enables edge-lit backlight units, ultra-slim LED strips and space-constrained indicator designs that traditional top-view packages simply cannot fit.
This article highlights the 020 Side View SMD LED White Chip produced by Dongguan Lanjin Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (东莞市蓝晋光电有限公司). Built on well-known San'an and Epistar chips, this led lamp chip delivers 350–1200 mcd at only 20 mA with a wide 120° viewing angle and color temperatures from 2800 K to 12000 K — high intensity in an incredibly slim 3.8 × 0.6 × 0.95 mm body.
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous intensity | Iv | 350 – 1200 | mcd |
| Color temperature | CCT | 2800 – 12000 | K |
| Forward current | IF | 20 | mA |
| Forward voltage | VF | 2.8 – 3.4 | V |
| Viewing angle | — | 120 | deg |
| Package size | — | 3.8 × 0.6 × 0.95 | mm |
| Lifespan | L70 | 50,000 | hours |
| Packing | — | 3,000 – 4,000 pcs / reel | — |
Modern TVs and monitors rely on edge-lit designs where LEDs sit along the panel edge and light is guided across the screen. The 0.6 mm profile of the 0201 smd led is a perfect fit for these ultra-slim bezels, producing uniform, flicker-free backlighting across the entire display. Its low 20 mA drive current keeps heat low and efficiency high, which translates into slimmer heat sinks, longer panel life and energy savings for consumer electronics manufacturers.
As a direct substitute for micro incandescent lamps, this led smd diode powers LED strips, light bars, appliance indicators and decorative lighting with far higher efficiency and a 50,000-hour lifespan. Because light exits from the side, designers can place the led lamp chip along the edge of acrylic panels, keycaps and light guides to create glowing effects with zero visible components — ideal for signage, retail displays, keyboards and hospitality lighting.
Automotive interior ambient lighting, dashboard backlighting, control-panel indicators and exterior accent lamps demand components that survive vibration and wide temperature swings. The 020 side-view LED operates reliably from −40 °C to +85 °C, with strong anti-static performance and RoHS compliance. Its compact footprint also makes it the preferred led lamp chip for wearable devices, smart home sensors and compact IoT modules where every millimeter of PCB space matters.
Dongguan Lanjin Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (东莞市蓝晋光电有限公司), established in 2005, is a professional LED manufacturer with a 2,500 m² purified, anti-static production workshop. Certified to ISO9001:2015 and compliant with EU RoHS standards, Lanjin holds 2 national invention patents and 12 utility-model patents. Our ultra-thin 0201 smd led series is shipped in anti-static, moisture-proof reels ready for high-speed SMT assembly, with consistent binning for batch-to-batch color uniformity.
Whether you are designing the next-generation TV backlight, a slim LED strip, automotive ambient lighting or compact IoT electronics, the 020 Side View SMD LED from Lanjin delivers the thinness, brightness and reliability your product needs. Free samples, one-hour quotation responses and short lead times are available for qualified inquiries. Contact us today to request evaluation samples and let our engineers help you integrate this ultra-thin led smd diode into your next design.
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