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Phototransistor VS NRD8 — Red / True-green / Blue Top view RGB-1.6x1.6x0.35mm LED, 624 / 525 / 470nm
VS NRD8 Overview
VS NRD8 is a top-view full-color RGB LED from Victory Electronics (威力光電), Taiwan, in a 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.35 mm package. Red, true-green and blue dice sit under one clear lens with a 120° viewing angle, so a single placement can produce any color the driver asks for.
What separates VS NRD8 from most RGB parts this size is the pin-out: it is a six-pin device with three fully independent dice, not a common-anode or common-cathode part. Each die has its own anode and cathode brought out to its own pad, which leaves the drive topology entirely up to you — common anode, common cathode, or three isolated channels. The 0.35 mm build height is why this package turns up in wearables, dongles and thin consumer products where a conventional RGB package will not fit under the enclosure.
Design Notes for VS NRD8
- Six independent pins mean you choose the topology. If your driver expects a common-anode part, tie pins 4, 5 and 6 together on the board; for common cathode, tie pins 1, 2 and 3. Victory's VS MRD8 is the fixed common-anode version of the same package if you would rather not spend the board space.
- The three dice have different forward voltages — red 2.0 V typical (2.4 V max), green and blue 3.3 V typical (3.8 V max). Each channel needs its own current-limiting resistor or driver channel; a shared resistor will make white look pink.
- From a 5.0 V rail, roughly 150 Ω on red and 85 Ω on green and blue gives about 20 mA per channel. A 3.3 V rail will drive the red die through a series resistor but has no headroom for green or blue at 3.3 V typical — those two need a higher rail or a constant-current driver.
- Blue is the dimmest channel at 50 mcd typical. White balance is normally set by trimming red and green down toward blue rather than pushing blue harder.
- Maximum continuous forward current is 25 mA per die. Peak forward current is 60 mA on red and 100 mA on green and blue, under 1/10 duty at 1 kHz — worth checking if you are PWM-dimming rather than driving DC.
VS NRD8 Specifications
All values below are taken from the current VS NRD8 datasheet, measured at 20 mA unless stated.
| Parameter | Red | True-green | Blue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominant wavelength λd | 624 nm | 525 nm | 470 nm |
| Peak wavelength λp | 632 nm | 518 nm | 468 nm |
| Luminous intensity Min. | 71 mcd | 112 mcd | 28 mcd |
| Luminous intensity Typ. | 100 mcd | 180 mcd | 50 mcd |
| Forward voltage Typ. / Max. | 2.0 / 2.4 V | 3.3 / 3.8 V | 3.3 / 3.8 V |
| Peak forward current IFP | 60 mA | 100 mA | 100 mA |
| Power dissipation PD | 60 mW | 110 mW | 110 mW |
| Part Number | VS NRD8 |
|---|---|
| Category | SMD LED › PCB Type SMD LED › RGB Full color › Top View RGB LED › Top view RGB-1.6x1.6x0.35mm |
| Configuration | Six pins, three independent dice |
| Lens Color | Clear |
| Viewing Angle (2θ½) | 120° |
| Max. Forward Current (IF) per die | 25 mA |
| Package Dimensions | 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.35 mm |
| Operating / Storage Temperature | −40 to +85 °C / −40 to +100 °C |
| Test Condition | 20 mA per die |
Package and Packing
Package dimensions: 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.35 mm. Supplied in 8 mm carrier tape on 178 mm diameter reels, 2,000 pieces per reel.
If you need a different packing quantity for prototype or pilot runs, tell us the quantity in your enquiry and we will quote it.
Related Part in the Same Package
Victory offers two parts in this 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.35 mm top-view RGB package. They share the viewing angle and the forward voltages, but the pin-out differs and they are not interchangeable. Choose VS NRD8 when you want to decide the topology yourself or need the dice isolated; choose VS MRD8 when your driver is common anode and you would rather save the two extra pads and the routing.
| VS NRD8 | VS MRD8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pins | 6, independent dice | 4, common anode |
| Iv Typ. R / G / B | 100 / 180 / 50 mcd | 110 / 200 / 55 mcd |
| Viewing angle | 120° | 120° |
| Package | 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.35 mm | 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.35 mm |
| Packing | 2,000 per reel | 2,000 per reel |
Applications
- Multi-color status indication on a single footprint
- USB dongles, wearables and other thin enclosures
- Notification and mode lighting on consumer devices
- Small RGB backlights and accent lighting
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VS NRD8 common anode or common cathode?
Neither. VS NRD8 is a six-pin device with three independent dice, each with its own anode and cathode, so you can wire it as common anode, common cathode, or three isolated channels. If you need a fixed common-anode part in the same package, ask us about VS MRD8.
What is the minimum order quantity for VS NRD8?
Victory Electronics accepts evaluation quantities and small production runs. Send us the quantity you need and we will quote it, including the standard packing unit.
Can I get RoHS and REACH documentation for VS NRD8?
Yes. Compliance declarations are available on request. Email the part number and the document you need to arthur@victorytw.com and we will send the current version.
How do I get a price and lead time for VS NRD8?
Send the part number and quantity through the contact form or by email. We reply with unit price, minimum order quantity, packing unit and production lead time. If you are cross-referencing a competitor part number, include it and we will tell you whether we have an equivalent.
Datasheet
Download the VS NRD8 datasheet (PDF)
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Request a Quotation or Samples
Victory Electronics offers a lower minimum order quantity than most LED suppliers, so evaluation quantities and small production runs are welcome.
Contact us for pricing, MOQ, lead time and samples of VS NRD8:
arthur@victorytw.com
Tel: +886-2-2950-0123
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