новости компании о 3014 Side View SMD LED Application Scenarios: 0.2W Edge-Lit Backlight Chip for Slim Panel Lights

A 600 × 600 mm panel light is only 8–10 mm thick, so the light must enter from the edge. That constraint made the 3014 Side View SMD LED a fixture favourite: a 3.0 × 1.4 × 1.37 mm chip that fires sideways into a light guide plate.

Why the 3014 Side View LED Fits Thin Fixtures

At 20 mA the 0.2W chip delivers 8–12 lm with a forward voltage of 2.8–3.6 V and a 120° beam. Its 1.4 mm width lets designers pack emitters tightly along the edge of a light guide, while the side-facing lens couples light into the plate, not the back panel.

• Side emission: light enters the light guide directly, so slim panels stay bright without hot spots.
• Narrow footprint: 1.4 mm width allows dense linear arrays on narrow PCBs.
• Colour range: 2800–12000 K covers warm retail, neutral office and cool industrial looks.
• Heat control: 60 mW dissipation and a 120° beam keep junction temperature low in sealed fixtures.
• Service life: 50,000 hours and a 3-year warranty for hard-to-service installations.

Five Application Scenarios for the 3014 SMD LED

1. Edge-Lit LED Panel Lights

In 300 × 300, 300 × 600 and 600 × 600 mm troffers, a single row of 3014 chips along two or four edges feeds the light guide. The side-emitting package keeps the panel under 10 mm deep and produces the uniform, glare-free ceiling offices and clinics ask for.

2. LED Tubes, Battens and Linear Lights

T5 and T8 replacements mount the 3014 in long linear arrays behind a diffuser. A 1.2 m tube can run 100+ emitters at 20 mA on a low-cost FR-4 board, keeping the driver simple and the profile slim.

3. Light Boxes, Channel Letters and Menu Boards

Light boxes need even luminance across a large face in a shallow cabinet. Side-firing 3014 arrays along the frame edge deliver that, and the 2800–12000 K range lets brands match warm restaurant menus or cool retail signage.

4. Shelf, Cabinet and Display Case Lighting

Retail shelving and museum cases hide the light in a 10 mm aluminium channel. The 3014's side beam washes product faces without visible diodes, and 60 mW dissipation avoids heat damage to cosmetics and artwork.

5. Appliance Panels, Automotive Interior and Backlit Displays

Control panels and instrument clusters need a thin, dimmable white source with tight colour control. The 3014 handles −40 ℃ to +85 ℃ and matches common 3.3 V rails.

Specification Snapshot

Three Checks Before You Specify

1. Match the coupling distance. The gap between lens and light-guide edge controls efficiency; ask for the recommended clearance and PCB height.
2. Lock the binning code. CCT, flux and VF bins decide whether a panel shows an even white face or a patchwork of tints.
3. Verify solder pads and reel orientation. Side-view parts are orientation-sensitive; confirm taping direction and pad geometry before fixing your SMT program.

The Factory Behind the Chip

Dongguan Lanjin Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. has manufactured LED packages since 2005 in a 2,500 m² anti-static, constant-temperature workshop. The plant holds ISO 9001:2015, 2 national invention patents, 12 utility-model patents and 2 software patents, and builds every reel with San'an and Epistar chips to EU RoHS and REACH standards. OEM/ODM labelling and custom CCT are standard, with 3,000 pcs per reel, a 3,000 pcs MOQ, 5–15 day delivery and 500 KK monthly capacity.

Bottom Line

The 3014 is not a general-purpose chip; it is the right tool for thin, edge-lit designs. Get the coupling geometry and binning right, and a panel or light box will deliver even light for a decade.