NS9L153AMT-H3 Pb-free Reflow Soldering Application Built-in ESD Protection Device RoHS Compliant

NICHIA CORPORATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR WARM WHITE LED NS9L153AMT-H3 Pb-free Reflow Soldering Application Built-in ESD Protection Device RoHS Compliant

SPECIFICATIONS (1) Absolute Maximum Ratings Item Symbol Absolute Maximum Rating Unit Forward Current I F 400 ma Pulse Forward Current I FP 500 ma Allowable Reverse Current I R 85 ma Power Dissipation P D 4.4 W Operating Temperature T opr -40~100 C Storage Temperature T stg -40~100 C Junction Temperature T J 150 C * Absolute Maximum Ratings at T S =25 C. * I FP conditions with pulse width 10ms and duty cycle 10%. (2) Initial Electrical/Optical Characteristics Item Symbol Condition Typ Max Unit Forward Voltage Luminous Flux R8000 Luminous Intensity V F Φ v I v I F =120mA 8.8 - I F =350mA 10 - V I F =120mA 115 - I F =350mA 290 - lm I F =120mA 37 - I F =350mA 94 - cd Color Rendering R a I F =120mA 85 - - Chromaticity Coordinate x - I F =120mA 0.41 - - y - I F =120mA 0.39 - - Thermal Resistance R θjs - 10 13 C/W * Characteristics at T S =25 C. * Luminous Flux value as per CIE 127:2007 standard. * Chromaticity Coordinates as per CIE 1931 Chromaticity Chart. * R θjs is Thermal Resistance from junction to T S measuring point. 1

RANKS Item Rank Condition Min Max Unit K 9.5 10.0 Forward Voltage J I F =120mA 9.0 9.5 Z 8.5 9.0 V Y 8.0 8.5 B13 130 140 B12 120 130 Luminous Flux B11 I F =120mA 110 120 B10 100 110 lm B09 90 100 B08 80 90 Color Rendering R8000 R a I F =120mA 80 - - 0 - - R 9 Color Ranks Rank sw27 Rank sw30 x 0.4373 0.4562 0.4813 0.4593 x 0.4147 0.4299 0.4562 0.4373 y 0.3893 0.4260 0.4319 0.3944 y 0.3814 0.4165 0.4260 0.3893 Rank sw35 Rank sw40 x 0.3898 0.3996 0.4299 0.4147 x 0.3670 0.3736 0.3996 0.3898 y 0.3716 0.4015 0.4165 0.3814 y 0.3578 0.3874 0.4015 0.3716 Rank sw45 x 0.3515 0.3548 0.3736 0.3670 y 0.3487 0.3736 0.3874 0.3578 * Ranking at T S =25 C. * Tolerance of measurements of the Forward Voltage is ±0.11V. * Tolerance of measurements of the Luminous Flux is ±7%. * Tolerance of measurements of the Color Rendering R a is ±2. * Tolerance of measurements of the Color Rendering R 9 is ±6.5. * The R 9 value for the above rank shall be greater than 0. * Tolerance of measurements of the Chromaticity Coordinate is ±0.01. * A shipment shall consist of LEDs in a combination of the above ranks. The percentage of each rank in the shipment shall be determined by Nichia. Luminous Flux Ranks by Color Rank, Color Rendering Rank Ranking by Luminous Flux Ranking by B08 B09 B10 B11 B12 B13 Color Coordinates, Color Rendering sw27 R8000 sw30,sw35 R8000 sw40,sw45 R8000 2

CHROMATICITY DIAGRAM 0.50 580 0.45 0.40 sw35 sw30 sw27 y sw40 sw45 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.55 x 3

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS * 本 製 品 はRoHS 指 令 に 適 合 しております This product complies with RoHS Directive. 管 理 番 号 No. NS9x153AM-Hx STS-DA7-0517A ( 単 位 Unit: mm, 公 差 Tolerance: ( 単 位 Unit: ±0.2) mm) 4 (3.2) (3.2) 4 1 Cathode Mark 0.15 0.85 3.2 0.8 項 目 Item 内 容 Description 3.2 パッケージ 材 質 Package Materials 封 止 樹 脂 材 質 Encapsulating Resin Materials 電 極 材 質 Electrodes Materials セラミックス Ceramics シリコーン 樹 脂 ( 拡 散 剤 + 蛍 光 体 入 り) Silicone Resin (with diffuser and phosphor) 金 メッキ Au-plated Cathode Anode 質 量 Weight 0.039g(TYP) K A 保 護 素 子 Protection Device 4

SOLDERING Recommended Reflow Soldering Condition(Lead-free Solder) 1 to 5 C per sec Pre-heat 180 to 200 C 60sec Max Above 220 C 260 C Max 10sec Max 120sec Max Recommended Soldering Pad Pattern 4.1 0.6 3.5 ( 単 位 Unit: mm) * This LED is designed to be reflow soldered on to a PCB. If dip soldered or hand soldered, Nichia cannot guarantee its reliability. * Reflow soldering must not be performed more than twice. * Avoid rapid cooling. Ramp down the temperature gradually from the peak temperature. * Nitrogen reflow soldering is recommended. Air flow soldering conditions can cause optical degradation, caused by heat and/or atmosphere. * Since the silicone used in the encapsulating resin is soft, do not press on the encapsulant resin. Pressure can cause nicks, chip-outs, encapsulant delamination and deformation, and wire breaks, decreasing reliability. * Repairing should not be done after the LEDs have been soldered. When repairing is unavoidable, a hot plate should be used. It should be confirmed beforehand whether the characteristics of the LEDs will or will not be damaged by repairing. * When soldering, do not apply stress to the LED while the LED is hot. 5

TAPE AND REEL DIMENSIONS テーピング 部 Tape Φ1.5 +0.1-0 Cathode Mark 8 ±0.1 2 ±0.05 4 ±0.1 1.75 ±0.1 5.5 ±0.05 12 +0.3-0.1 0.2 ±0.05 4.35 ±0.1 管 理 番 号 No. Nxxx153x STS-DA7-0153 ( 単 位 Unit: mm) Φ1.5 +0.2-0 1.1 ±0.1 4.35 ±0.1 エンボスキャリアテープ Embossed Carrier Tape トレーラ 部 /リーダ 部 Trailer and Leader トップカバーテープ Top Cover Tape 引 き 出 し 方 向 Feed Direction トレーラ 部 最 小 160mm( 空 部 ) Trailer 160mm MIN(Empty Pockets) LED 装 着 部 Loaded Pockets 引 き 出 し 部 最 小 100mm( 空 部 ) Leader with Top Cover Tape 100mm MIN(Empty Pocket) リール 部 Reel Φ21 ±0.8 180 +0-3 15.4 ±1 13 +1-0 Φ60 +1-0 リーダ 部 最 小 400mm Leader without Top Cover Tape 400mm MIN * 数 量 は1リールにつき 2000 個 入 りです Quantity per reel=2000pcs * JIS C 0806 電 子 部 品 テーピングに 準 拠 しています The tape packing method complies with JIS C 0806 (Packaging of Electronic Components on Continuous Tapes). ラベル Label Φ13 ±0.2 6

PACKAGING - TAPE & REEL シリカゲルとともにリールをアルミ 防 湿 袋 に 入 れ 熱 シールにより 封 をします Reels are shipped with desiccants in heat-sealed moisture-proof bags. 管 理 番 号 No. Nxxxxxxx STS-DA7-0006B シリカゲル Desiccants 熱 シール Seal リール Reel ラベル Label TYPE LOT QTY. XXXX LED Nxxxxxxx ******* YMxxxx-RRR PCS RoHS NICHIA CORPORATION 491 OKA, KAMINAKA, ANAN, TOKUSHIMA, JAPAN アルミ 防 湿 袋 Moisture-proof Bag アルミ 防 湿 袋 を 並 べて 入 れ ダンボールで 仕 切 ります Moisture-proof bags are packed in cardboard boxes with corrugated partitions. ラベル Label TYPE RANK QTY. XXXX LED Nxxxxxxx ******* RRR PCS RoHS NICHIA CORPORATION 491 OKA, KAMINAKA, ANAN, TOKUSHIMA, JAPAN Nichia LED * 客 先 型 名 を*******で 示 します 客 先 型 名 が 設 定 されていない 場 合 は 空 白 です ******* is the customer part number. If not provided, it is not indicated on the label. * ロット 表 記 方 法 についてはロット 番 号 の 項 を 参 照 して 下 さい For details, see "LOT NUMBERING SCHEME" in this document. * ランク 分 けがない 場 合 はランク 表 記 はありません The label does not have the RANK field for un-ranked products. * 本 製 品 はテーピングしたのち 輸 送 の 衝 撃 から 保 護 するためダンボールで 梱 包 します Products shipped on tape and reel are packed in a moisture-proof bag. They are shipped in cardboard boxes to protect them from external forces during transportation. * 取 り 扱 いに 際 して 落 下 させたり 強 い 衝 撃 を 与 えたりしますと 製 品 を 損 傷 させる 原 因 になりますので 注 意 して 下 さい Do not drop or shock the box. It may damage the products. * ダンボールには 防 水 加 工 がされておりませんので 梱 包 箱 が 水 に 濡 れないよう 注 意 して 下 さい Do not expose to water, the box is not water-resistant. * 輸 送 運 搬 に 際 して 弊 社 よりの 梱 包 状 態 あるいは 同 等 の 梱 包 を 行 って 下 さい Using an original packaging material or equivalent in transit is recommended. 7

LOT NUMBERING SCHEME Lot Number is presented by using the following alphanumeric code. YMxxxx - RRR Y - Year Year Y 2009 9 2010 A 2011 B 2012 C 2013 D 2014 E M - Month Month M Month M 1 1 7 7 2 2 8 8 3 3 9 9 4 4 10 A 5 5 11 B 6 6 12 C xxxx-nichia's Product Number RRR-Ranking by Color Coordinates, Ranking by Luminous Flux, Ranking by Forward Voltage, Ranking by Color Rendering 8

DERATING CHARACTERISTICS 管 理 番 号 No. NS9x153AM-Hx STS-DA7-0513A 周 囲 温 度 - 許 容 順 電 流 特 性 Ambient Temperature vs Allowable Forward Current Derating1 500 R θja = 15 C/W R = 20 C/W θja R θja = 25 C/W R = 30 C/W θja カソード 側 はんだ 接 合 部 温 度 - 許 容 順 電 流 特 性 Solder Temperature(Cathode Side) vs Allowable Forward Current 500 Derating2 許 容 順 電 流 Allowable Forward Current(mA) 400 300 200 100 (18, 400) (40, 400) (100, 227) (62, 400) (84, 400) (100, 181) (100, 151) (100, 303) 許 容 順 電 流 Allowable Forward Current(mA) 400 300 200 100 (100, 400) 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 周 囲 温 度 Ambient Temperature( C) 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 カソード 側 はんだ 接 合 部 温 度 Solder Temperature(Cathode Side)( C) デューティー 比 - 許 容 順 電 流 特 性 Duty Ratio vs Allowable Forward Current Duty 1000 T A =25 C 許 容 順 電 流 Allowable Forward Current(mA) 500 400 100 10 1 10 100 デューティー 比 Duty Ratio(%) 株 式 会 社 小 糸 製 作 所 殿 専 用 KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. Only 9

OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS * 本 特 性 は 参 考 です All characteristics shown are for reference only and are not guaranteed. 管 理 番 号 No. NS9L153AM-H3 STS-DA7-0518 発 光 スペクトル Spectrum 1.0 Spectrum T A =25 C I FP =120mA 相 対 発 光 強 度 Relative Emission Intensity(a.u.) 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 波 長 Wavelength(nm) 指 向 特 性 Directivity Directivity1 T A =25 C I FP =120mA -20-10 0 10 20-30 30-40 40-50 50 放 射 角 度 Radiation Angle -70-60 60 70-80 80-90 90 1 0.5 0 0.5 1 相 対 照 度 Relative Illuminance(a.u.) 株 式 会 社 小 糸 製 作 所 殿 専 用 KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. Only 10

FORWARD CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS / TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS * 本 特 性 は 参 考 です All characteristics shown are for reference only and are not guaranteed. 管 理 番 号 No. NS9L153AM-H3 STS-DA7-0519 順 電 圧 - 順 電 流 特 性 Forward Voltage vs Forward Current VfIf T A =25 C 周 囲 温 度 - 順 電 圧 特 性 Ambient Temperature vs Forward Voltage TaVf I FP =120 ma 1000 12 500 11 順 電 流 Forward Current(mA) 120 100 順 電 圧 Forward Voltage(V) 10 9 8 10 7 8 9 10 11 12 7-60 -40-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 順 電 圧 Forward Voltage(V) 周 囲 温 度 Ambient Temperature( C) 順 電 流 - 相 対 光 束 特 性 Forward Current vs Relative Luminous Flux IfIv T A =25 C 周 囲 温 度 - 相 対 光 束 特 性 Ambient Temperature vs Relative Luminous Flux TaIv I FP =120 ma 4.0 1.4 3.5 相 対 光 束 Relative Luminous Flux(a.u.) 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 相 対 光 束 Relative Luminous Flux(a.u.) 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.5 0.0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 順 電 流 Forward Current(mA) 0.6-60 -40-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 周 囲 温 度 Ambient Temperature( C) 株 式 会 社 小 糸 製 作 所 殿 専 用 KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. Only 11

FORWARD CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS / TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS * 本 特 性 は 参 考 です All characteristics shown are for reference only and are not guaranteed. 管 理 番 号 No. NS9L153AM-H3 STS-DA7-0520 順 電 流 - 色 度 特 性 Forward Current vs Chromaticity Coordinate 0.39 Ifxy T A =25 C 0.38 y 0.37 0.36 120mA 350mA 500mA 20mA 0.35 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.38 x 周 囲 温 度 - 色 度 特 性 Ambient Temperature vs Chromaticity Coordinate Taxy I FP =120 ma 0.39 0.38-40 C y 0.37 0.36 0 C 25 C 50 C 100 C 0.35 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.38 x * 本 特 性 は 色 度 ランクsw40, sw45(ランク 座 標 範 囲 内 の 特 別 ランクを 含 む)に 対 応 しています The graphs above show the characteristics for sw40 and sw45 LEDs, including sub-bins, of this product. 株 式 会 社 小 糸 製 作 所 殿 専 用 KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. Only 12

FORWARD CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS / TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS * 本 特 性 は 参 考 です All characteristics shown are for reference only and are not guaranteed. 管 理 番 号 No. NS9L153AM-H3 STS-DA7-0521 順 電 流 - 色 度 特 性 Forward Current vs Chromaticity Coordinate 0.41 Ifxy T A =25 C 0.40 y 0.39 500mA 350mA 120mA 20mA 0.38 0.37 0.39 0.40 0.41 0.42 0.43 x 周 囲 温 度 - 色 度 特 性 Ambient Temperature vs Chromaticity Coordinate Taxy I FP =120 ma 0.41 0.40-40 C 0 C y 0.39 25 C 50 C 0.38 100 C 0.37 0.39 0.40 0.41 0.42 0.43 * 本 特 性 は 色 度 ランクsw27, sw30, sw35(ランク 座 標 範 囲 内 の 特 別 ランクを 含 む)に 対 応 しています The graphs above show the characteristics for sw27, sw30 and sw35 LEDs, including sub-bins, of this product. x 株 式 会 社 小 糸 製 作 所 殿 専 用 KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. Only 13

RELIABILITY (1) Tests and Results Test Resistance to Soldering Heat (Reflow Soldering) Solderability (Reflow Soldering) Temperature Cycle Moisture Resistance (Cyclic) High Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Storage Low Temperature Storage Room Temperature Operating Life High Temperature Operating Life Temperature Humidity Operating Life Low Temperature Operating Life Permanence of Marking Vibration Electrostatic Discharges NOTES: Failure Reference Test Units Test Conditions Criteria Standard Duration Failed/Tested # 300 301 303 303A 100 105 200 203 200 201 100 103 200 202 500 501 400 403 300 304 T sld =260 C, 10sec, 2reflows, Precondition: 30 C, 70%RH, 168hr #1 0/22 T sld =245±5 C, 5sec, Lead-free Solder(Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu) #2 0/22-40 C(30min)~25 C(5min)~ 100 C(30min)~25 C(5min) 100cycles #1 0/22 25 C~65 C~-10 C, 90%RH, 24hr per cycle 10cycles #1 0/22 T A =100 C 1000hours #1 0/22 T A =60 C, RH=90% 1000hours #1 0/22 T A =-40 C 1000hours #1 0/22 T A =25 C, I F =400mA Test board: See NOTES below 1000hours #1 0/22 T A =100 C, I F =150mA Test board: See NOTES below 1000hours #1 0/22 60 C, RH=90%, I F =300mA Test board: See NOTES below 500hours #1 0/22 T A =-40 C, I F =350mA Test board: See NOTES below 1000hours #1 0/22 Isopropyl Alcohol, 23±5 C, Dipping Time: 5min 1time #1 0/22 200m/s 2, 100~2000~100Hz, 4cycles, 4min, each X, Y, Z 48minutes #1 0/22 HBM, 2kV, 1.5kΩ, 100pF, 3pulses, alternately positive or negative #1 0/22 1) Test board: FR4 board thickness=1.6mm, copper layer thickness=0.07mm, R θja 28 C/W 2) Measurements are performed after allowing the LEDs to return to room temperature. (2) Failure Criteria Criteria # Items Conditions Failure Criteria Forward Voltage(V F ) I F =120mA 350mA >Initial value 1.1 #1 Luminous Flux(Φ V ) I F =120mA 350mA <Initial value 0.7 #2 Solderability - Less than 95% solder coverage 14

CAUTIONS (1) Storage Conditions Temperature Humidity Time Before Opening Aluminum Bag 30 C 90%RH Within 1 Year from Delivery Date Storage After Opening Aluminum Bag 30 C 70%RH 168hours Baking 65±5 C - 24hours Product complies with JEDEC MSL 3 or equivalent. See IPC/JEDEC STD-020 for moisture-sensitivity details. Absorbed moisture in LED packages can vaporize and expand during soldering, which can cause interface delamination and result in optical performance degradation. Products are packed in moisture-proof aluminum bags to minimize moisture absorption during transportation and storage. Included silica gel desiccants change from blue to red if moisture had penetrated bags. After opening the moisture-proof aluminum bag, the products should go through the soldering process within the range of the conditions stated above. Unused remaining LEDs should be stored with silica gel desiccants in a hermetically sealed container, preferably the original moisture-proof bags for storage. After the Period After Opening storage time has been exceeded or silica gel desiccants are no longer blue, the products should be baked. Baking should only be done once. Customer is advised to keep the LEDs in an airtight container when not in use. Exposure to a corrosive environment may cause the plated metal parts of the product to tarnish, which could adversely affect soldering and optical characteristics. It is also recommended to return the LEDs to the original moisture proof bags and reseal. After assembly and during use, silver plating can be affected by the corrosive gases emitted by components and materials in close proximity of the LEDs within an end product, and the gases entering into the product from the external atmosphere. The above should be taken into consideration when designing. Resin materials, in particular, may contain substances which can affect silver plating, such as halogen. Do not use sulfur-containing materials in commercial products. Some materials, such as seals and adhesives, may contain sulfur. The extremely corroded or contaminated plating of LEDs might cause an open circuit. Silicone rubber is recommended as a material for seals. Bear in mind, the use of silicones may lead to silicone contamination of electrical contacts inside the products, caused by low molecular weight volatile siloxane. To prevent water condensation, please avoid large temperature and humidity fluctuations for the storage conditions. (2) Directions for Use When designing a circuit, the current through each LED must not exceed the Absolute Maximum Rating. Operating at a constant current per LED is recommended. In case of operating at a constant voltage, Circuit B is recommended. If the LEDs are operated with constant voltage using Circuit A, the current through the LEDs may vary due to the variation in Forward Voltage characteristics of the LEDs. (A) (B)...... LEDs should be operated in forward bias. Driving circuits must not subject LEDs to either forward or reverse voltage while off. Continuous reverse voltage can cause migration and LED damage. For stabilizing the LED characteristics, it is recommended to operate at greater than 10% nominal current. For outdoor use, necessary measures should be taken to prevent water, moisture and salt air damage. (3) Handling Precautions Do not handle LEDs with bare hands, it may contaminate the LED surface and affect optical characteristics. In the worst case, catastrophic failure from excess pressure through wire-bond breaks and package damage may result. When handling the product with tweezers, be careful not to apply excessive force to the resin. Otherwise, The resin can be cut, chipped, delaminate or deformed, causing wire-bond breaks and catastrophic failures. Dropping the product may cause damage. Do not stack assembled PCBs together. Failure to comply can cause the resin portion of the product to be cut, chipped, delaminated and/or deformed. It may cause wire to break, leading to catastrophic failures. 15

(4) Design Consideration PCB warpage after mounting the products onto a PCB can cause the package to break. The LED should be placed in a way to minimize the stress on the LEDs due to PCB bow and twist. The position and orientation of the LEDs affect how much mechanical stress is exerted on the LEDs placed near the score lines. The LED should be placed in a way to minimize the stress on the LEDs due to board flexing. Board separation must be performed using special jigs, not using hands. If an aluminum PCB is used, customer is advised to verity the PCB with the products before use. Thermal stress during use can cause the solder joints to crack. (5) Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) The products are sensitive to static electricity or surge voltage. ESD can damage a die and its reliability. When handling the products, the following measures against electrostatic discharge are strongly recommended: Eliminating the charge Grounded wriststrap, ESD footwear, clothes, and floors Grounded workstation equipment and tools ESD table/shelf mat made of conductive materials Proper grounding is required for all devices, equipment, and machinery used in product assembly. Surge protection should be considered when designing of commercial products. If tools or equipment contain insulating materials such as glass or plastic, the following measures against electrostatic discharge are strongly recommended: Dissipating static charge with conductive materials Preventing charge generation with moisture Neutralizing the charge with ionizers The customer is advised to check if the LEDs are damaged by ESD when performing the characteristics inspection of the LEDs in the application. Damage can be detected with a forward voltage measurement at low current ( 3mA). ESD damaged LEDs may have current flow at a low voltage. Failure Criteria: V F <6.0V at I F =1.5mA (6) Thermal Management Proper thermal management is an important when designing products with LEDs. LED die temperature is affected by PCB thermal resistance and LED spacing on the board. Please design products in a way that the LED die temperature does not exceed the maximum Junction Temperature (T J ). Drive current should be determined for the surrounding ambient temperature (T A ) to dissipate the heat from the product. The following equations can be used to calculate the junction temperature of the products. 1) T J =T A +R θja W 2) T J =T S +R θjs W *T J =LED junction temperature: C T A =Ambient temperature: C T S =Soldering temperature (cathode side): C R θja =Thermal resistance from junction to ambient: C/W R θjs =Thermal resistance from junction to T S measuring point: C/W W=Input power(i F V F ): W Ts Point 3.5 R1 0.6 4.1 16

(7) Cleaning If required, isopropyl alcohol (IPA) should be used. Other solvents may cause premature failure to the LEDs due to the damage to the resin portion. The effects of such solvents should be verified prior to use. In addition, the use of CFCs such as Freon is heavily regulated. Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended since it may have adverse effects on the LEDs depending on the ultrasonic power and how LED is assembled. If ultrasonic cleaning must be used, the customer is advised to make sure the LEDs will not be damaged prior to cleaning. (8) Eye Safety In 2006, the International Electrical Commission (IEC) published IEC 62471:2006 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems, which added LEDs in its scope. On the other hand, the IEC 60825-1:2007 laser safety standard removed LEDs from its scope. However, please be advised that some countries and regions have adopted standards based on the IEC laser safety standard IEC 60825-1:20112001, which still includes LEDs in its scope. Most of Nichia's LEDs can be classified as belonging into either the Exempt Group or Risk Group 1. High-power LEDs, that emit light containing blue wavelengths, may be classified as Risk Group 2. Please proceed with caution when viewing directly any LEDs driven at high current, or viewing LEDs with optical instruments which may greatly increase the damages to your eyes. Viewing a flashing light may cause eye discomfort. When incorporating the LED into your product, please be careful to avoid adverse effects on the human body caused by light stimulation. (9) Others The LEDs described in this brochure are intended to be used for ordinary electronic equipment (such as office equipment, communications equipment, measurement instruments and household appliances). Consult Nichia's sales staff in advance for information on the applications in which exceptional quality and reliability are required, particularly when the failure or malfunction of the LEDs may directly jeopardize life or health (such as for airplanes, aerospace, submersible repeaters, nuclear reactor control system, automobiles, traffic control equipment, life support systems and safety devices). The customer shall not reverse engineer by disassembling or analysis of the LEDs without having prior written consent from Nichia. When defective LEDs are found, the customer shall inform Nichia directly before disassembling or analysis. Both the customers and Nichia will agree on official specifications of supplied products before a customer's volume production. Specifications and appearance subject to change for improvement without notice. 17