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Product Data Sheet

STB0FS12A - Mid-Power LED

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Rev.00, March 1, 2014

Precaution for Use

(13) VOCs (Volatile organic compounds) emitted from materials used in the construction of fixtures

can penetrate silicone encapsulants of LEDs and discolor when exposed to heat and photonic energy.

The result can be a significant loss of light output from the fixture. Knowledge of the properties of the

materials selected to be used in the construction of fixtures can help prevent these issues.

(14) The slug is electrically isolated.

(15) Attaching LEDs, do not use adhesives that outgas organic vapor.

(16) The driving circuit must be designed to allow forward voltage only when it is ON or OFF. If the

reverse voltage is applied to LED, migration can be generated resulting in LED damage.

(17) LEDs are sensitive to Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) and Electrical Over Stress (EOS). Below is

a list of suggestions that Seoul Semiconductor purposes to minimize these effects.

a. ESD (Electro Static Discharge)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the defined as the release of static electricity when two objects come

into contact. While most ESD events are considered harmless, it can be an expensive problem in

many industrial environments during production and storage. The damage from ESD to an LEDs may

cause the product to demonstrate unusual characteristics such as:

- Increase in reverse leakage current lowered turn-on voltage

- Abnormal emissions from the LED at low current

The following recommendations are suggested to help minimize the potential for an ESD event.

One or more recommended work area suggestions:

- Ionizing fan setup

- ESD table/shelf mat made of conductive materials

- ESD safe storage containers

One or more personnel suggestion options:

- Antistatic wrist-strap

- Antistatic material shoes

- Antistatic clothes

Environmental controls:

- Humidity control (ESD gets worse in a dry environment)