Compact and Versatile: The 1206 LED SMD in Everyday Electronics
From the glowing power button on a device to the backlit panel of an outdoor sign, small indicators and edge lights play an outsized role in how products feel and perform. At the heart of many of these designs is the 1206 led smd — a compact, reliable diode that has earned its place as a true workhorse in electronics. As a professional LED manufacturer, Dongguan Lanjin Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. supplies the side-view 1206 white SMD LED, a 5v led chip that delivers steady light with an attractive led chip price for volume production.
Why Engineers Choose the 1206 SMD LED
The 1206 package (3.0 × 1.0 mm) balances size and brightness perfectly. It is small enough for dense, space-constrained boards yet bright enough — from 200 to 1000 mcd — to serve as a clear indicator or edge light. Operating at just 20 mA with a 2.8–3.6 V forward voltage, it integrates easily into 5 V logic circuits, making it a natural companion to microcontrollers and driver ICs.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | Side View 1206 White SMD LED |
| Package Size | 3.0 × 1.0 × 1.5 mm |
| Forward Current | 20 mA |
| Forward Voltage | 2.8–3.6 V |
| Luminous Intensity | 200–1000 mcd |
| Color Temperature | 2800–12000 K |
| Lifespan | 50,000 hours |
Top Application Scenarios
- Indicators & Status Lights: Power LEDs, signal lamps and panel indicators rely on the 1206 for clear, dependable on/off signaling in appliances and industrial equipment.
- Backlighting & Edge Lighting: Side-view 1206 diodes illuminate LCD backlights, membrane keypads and control panels with even, space-saving light.
- Outdoor Signage & Lighting: With warm white output and a wide color-temperature range, the 1206 suits outdoor markers, channel letters and decorative accents.
- Automotive Electronics: Dashboard indicators, switch illumination and ambient accents benefit from the 1206's compact size and long service life.
- Consumer Devices: Routers, chargers and handheld gadgets use 5 V-driven LEDs for status feedback without adding board space or cost.
Why Source from Dongguan Lanjin?
Dongguan Lanjin Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. has manufactured light-emitting diodes since 2005. Our 1206 led smd diodes are produced with San'an chips in an ISO9001:2015-certified, anti-static workshop and are fully RoHS compliant. With a 500KK per month supply capacity, we keep the led chip price competitive at every order volume, and we welcome OEM/ODM projects. Free samples are available on request.
Ready to add dependable light to your next product? Contact our team today for a fast quotation on the 1206 SMD LED.
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