March 10, 2026 /SemiMedia/ — Vishay Intertechnology has released a new RGB tricolor LED, designed for displays, indicators and backlighting in compact electronic devices.

The device, part of the VLMRGB1500 series, delivers luminous intensity of up to 252 mcd at 5 mA. It comes in a 0404 surface-mount package measuring 1.0 mm × 1.0 mm × 0.65 mm, allowing use in space-limited designs.

The LED integrates red, green and blue chips with a common anode and separate cathodes, enabling independent control of each color. By adjusting the three chips, designers can create a wide range of colors within the CIE 1931 color space.

Vishay said the device uses AlInGaP and InGaN LED technologies and is about 70% smaller than a typical PLCC-4 package, helping manufacturers build smaller lighting and display modules.

The LED can be used for switch illumination, status indicators, dashboard signals, and full-color display boards, as well as keyboard backlighting and lighting in consumer electronics, telecom equipment and home appliances.

The device operates over a temperature range from -40°C to +85°C and carries a Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) of 3. It can withstand ESD voltages up to 2 kV for the red chip and 1 kV for the blue and green chips, according to the JESD22-A114-B standard.

The LED is RoHS compliant, halogen-free and compatible with IR reflow soldering. Vishay said it can replace similar devices without changes to PCB layout or driver circuits.

Samples and production quantities are available now, with lead times of about 17 weeks.

For more information, please visit https://www.vishay.com/en/product/80510/.