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How to Read Marubeni LED Part Numbers (Full Guide)

If you’ve browsed the Tech-LED / Marubeni catalog, you’ve likely seen part numbers like SMBB850DS1-100S-02Z-I and wondered what each segment means. This guide shows you how to decode Marubeni LED part numbers – so engineers and purchasing teams can understand package type, wavelength, chip configuration, and options at a glance.


Anatomy of a Marubeni LED Part Number

Each part number follows a consistent pattern. Here’s how to read a typical example:

Example: SMBB850DS1-100S-02Z-I

Code Segment Meaning
(a) SMBB Package Family Name — identifies the LED package type (e.g., SMBB, SMT, EDC, COB, STEM).
(b) 850 Peak Wavelength (nm) — emission wavelength in nanometers; typically 365 nm (UV) to 1900 nm (SWIR).
(c) DS Chip Structure Type — internal chip structure designation (e.g., DS). Not user-selectable.
(d) 1 Number of Chips — 1 (single), 2 (dual), 3 (triple).
(e) 100 Chip Dimension — in microns; “100” = 1000 µm × 1000 µm, “130” = 1300 µm × 1300 µm, etc.
(f) S Internal Circuit Type (multi-chip) — e.g., S = series, P = parallel.
(g) -02 Lens Typenone = flat lens, -02 = 02 lens, -03 = 03 lens, -05 = 05 lens.
(h) Z Zener Diode Option — “Z” indicates an integrated Zener diode for ESD protection.
(i) -I Ceramic Insulator Option — available for multi-chip lamps to enhance thermal/electrical isolation.

Quick Reference (Common Segments)

Code Definition Example
SMBB High-power SMD package family SMBB850DS1-100S-02Z-I
EDC Compact high-power LED (EDC series) EDC405ES1-130S-05Z
COB Chip-on-Board LED COB395DS2-100S
STEM Stem-type package LED STEM660DS1-130S
365 Peak wavelength: 365 nm (UV) SMT365ES1-100S
850 Peak wavelength: 850 nm SMBB850DS1-100S-02Z
100 Chip size: 1000 µm × 1000 µm COB660DS1-100S
-02 Lens type “02” SMBB850DS1-100S-02Z
Z With Zener diode EDC405ES1-100S-05Z
-I With ceramic insulator (multi-chip) SMBB850DS1-100S-02Z-I

Example Variants Across Packages

Family Example Part Common Use
SMBB SMBB850DS1-100S-02Z-I High-power surface-mount emitters
EDC EDC405ES1-130S-05Z Compact high-power UV sources
COB COB395DS2-100S Chip-on-Board area/flood applications
STEM STEM660DS1-130S Visible LEDs for sensors/instrumentation

Why This Numbering System Matters

  • Faster selection: identify wavelength, package, chip count, and lens at a glance.
  • Design efficiency: match package and thermal needs across families.
  • Accurate procurement: engineers and buyers can specify the exact same LED variant.


FAQ

What do Marubeni LED part numbers mean?

They encode the package family, peak wavelength, chip structure, number of chips, chip dimensions, internal circuit (for multi-chip), lens type, and options (e.g., Zener diode, ceramic insulator).

How can I identify the wavelength from the code?

The three-digit number after the package family (e.g., 850) indicates the peak wavelength in nanometers. For UV, you might see values like 365, 385, 395, 405, etc.

What does the “Z” indicate?

Z indicates the product includes a Zener diode for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection.

When does “-I” appear in the part number?

-I marks the ceramic insulator option, typically used in multi-chip lamps for enhanced thermal and electrical isolation.



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