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High Power LED VS 25C7M5 — Green 0603 Package 0.4mm Height LED, 573nm
VS 25C7M5 Overview
VS 25C7M5 is a green 0603 surface-mount LED from Victory Electronics (威力光電), Taiwan, with a milky diffused lens. It sits under SMD LED › PCB Type SMD LED › 0603 Package › 0603 Package 0.4mm Height in the Victory catalogue, and it is in production and shipping today.
The body measures 1.6 × 0.8 × 0.4 mm, which makes it one of the lower-profile 0603 parts in the range. It emits at a dominant wavelength of 573 nm with a 575 nm peak, typical luminous intensity is 24 mcd (12 mcd minimum) and forward voltage is 2.0 V typical at 5 mA. The die is AlGaInP rather than the older GaP or GaAsP/GaP, which is what lets it reach this intensity at a 5 mA drive.
Design Notes for VS 25C7M5
- Optical and electrical values are binned and specified at 5 mA, not the 20 mA used for most of the catalogue. Compare it with other parts at the same drive current, or the numbers will look low.
- From a 3.3 V rail, about 270 Ω in series gives roughly 5 mA at the typical forward voltage; from 5 V, about 620 Ω. At the datasheet maximum forward voltage of 2.4 V the same resistors give less current, so allow for that spread if brightness matters.
- Maximum continuous forward current is 25 mA and peak forward current is 100 mA under 1/10 duty at 1 kHz. Power dissipation is 60 mW.
- The lens is milky, not clear. A diffused lens spreads the emission and hides the die, so the part reads as an evenly lit dot rather than a point source — useful behind a light pipe or a panel opening.
- Luminous intensity runs 12 to 24 mcd from minimum to typical, a spread of about 2×. Ask about binning if several sit side by side and need to match.
- Green at 573 nm sits near the peak of the eye response, so it looks brighter than a red or blue part of the same rated intensity. It is the usual choice for power-on and ready states.
VS 25C7M5 Specifications
Values below are from the VS 25C7M5 datasheet, Version 2.0. Optical and electrical characteristics are measured at 5 mA, at Ta = 25°C.
| Part Number | VS 25C7M5 |
|---|---|
| Category | SMD LED › PCB Type SMD LED › 0603 Package › 0603 Package 0.4mm Height |
| Emitted Color | Green |
| Lens Color | Milky |
| Die Material | AlGaInP |
| Dominant Wavelength (λd) | 573 nm |
| Peak Wavelength (λp) | 575 nm |
| Luminous Intensity (Iv) Min. | 12 mcd at 5 mA |
| Luminous Intensity (Iv) Typ. | 24 mcd at 5 mA |
| Viewing Angle (2θ½) | 120° |
| Forward Voltage (VF) Typ. | 2.0 V at 5 mA |
| Forward Voltage (VF) Max. | 2.4 V at 5 mA |
| Forward Current (IF) Max. | 25 mA |
| Peak Forward Current (IFP) | 100 mA (1/10 duty, 1KHz condition) |
| Power Dissipation (PD) | 60 mW |
| Reverse Current (IR) | 10 uA at VR = 5 V |
| Package Dimensions | 1.6 × 0.8 × 0.4 mm (L × W × H) |
| Operating Temperature | -40~+85°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40~+100°C |
| RoHS | Compliant, Pb-free |
Package and Packing
VS 25C7M5 measures 1.6 × 0.8 × 0.4 mm (L × W × H); tolerance is ± 0.2 mm unless otherwise specified. The recommended soldering pad is two 0.8 × 0.8 mm lands on a 1.5 mm outer span, and the cathode is marked on the package.
It ships in 8 mm carrier tape on 178 mm diameter reels, 4,000 pieces per reel. The datasheet reflow profile peaks at 260°C for 10 sec max, with 30 sec max above 255°C, 60 to 150 sec above 217°C and a 150 to 200°C pre-heat. Iron soldering is 350 ± 5°C for 3 sec.
Other Parts in the 0603 Package 0.4mm Height Family
All seven share the 0603 0.4 mm footprint and are specified at 5 mA.
| Part Number | Color | λd | Iv Typ. | Lens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VS 22C8M | Blue | 470 nm | 20 mcd | Clear |
| VS 23C8M | True-green | 525 nm | 110 mcd | Clear |
| VS 25C8M | Green | 573 nm | 16 mcd | Clear |
| VS 26C8M | Yellow | 589 nm | 30 mcd | Clear |
| VS 27C8M | Red | 624 nm | 20 mcd | Clear |
| VS 28C8M | Yellow-orange | 605 nm | 45 mcd | Clear |
| VS 2WC9M | White | - nm | 112 mcd | Yellow |
VS 25C7M5 or VS 25C8M?
These two are the closest pair in the catalogue: the same green 573 nm emission, the same 0603 0.4 mm height family, both specified at 5 mA. What differs is the lens and the output. VS 25C7M5 has a milky diffused lens and is rated 12 mcd minimum, 24 mcd typical; VS 25C8M has a clear lens and is rated 8 mcd minimum, 16 mcd typical. Pick the milky part when the indicator is viewed directly and an even, soft dot is wanted, and the clear part when the light goes into a pipe or a diffuser that does the spreading. Check the recommended pad drawing in both datasheets before treating one as a drop-in for the other.
The Same Colour in Other Packages
If 573 nm green is the right colour but the wrong footprint, these Victory parts emit the same colour in a different package.
| Part Number | Package | Iv Typ. |
|---|---|---|
| VS 1598M | 0402 Package 0.2mm Height | 20 mcd at 5 mA |
| VS 15A8M | 0402 Package 0.3mm Height | 25 mcd at 5 mA |
| VS 2588M | 0603 Package 0.2mm Height | 12 mcd at 5 mA |
| VS 25C8M | 0603 Package 0.4mm Height | 16 mcd at 5 mA |
| VS 25D8 | 0603 Package 0.6mm Height | 28 mcd at 20 mA |
| VS 25A8 | 0603 Package 0.8mm Height | 50 mcd at 20 mA |
Applications
- Status and power-on indicators on compact boards
- Backlighting for keypads and small icons
- Signal indicators in industrial control systems
- Cellular phone and handheld displays
- Automotive interior indicators
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VS 25C7M5 still in production?
Yes. VS 25C7M5 is an active part and Victory is shipping it. Tell us the quantity you need and we will come back with price and lead time.
What series resistor does VS 25C7M5 need?
About 270 Ω from a 3.3 V rail and about 620 Ω from 5 V, for roughly 5 mA at the typical forward voltage of 2.0 V. Use the 2.4 V maximum from the datasheet for the worst case, and note that the maximum continuous forward current is 25 mA.
What is the closest alternative to VS 25C7M5?
VS 25C8M, the clear-lens version in the same 0603 0.4 mm family, same 573 nm green, rated 16 mcd typical instead of 24 mcd. Compare the recommended pad drawings in both datasheets before you substitute.
Can I get RoHS, REACH and a 3D model for VS 25C7M5?
The part is RoHS compliant and Pb-free as stated on the datasheet. REACH and other environmental declarations, and the 3D model, are available on request — email us and we will send them.
What is the minimum order quantity for VS 25C7M5?
Victory works with low minimum order quantities and can send samples for evaluation. The part ships 4,000 pieces per reel. Tell us the quantity you need and we will quote it.
Datasheet
Download the VS 25C7M5 datasheet (PDF)
Request a Quotation or Samples
Victory Electronics has supplied LED components from Taiwan since 2004, with low minimum order quantities, samples for evaluation and a cross-reference service for parts you are replacing. Send us your requirement and we will reply with pricing and lead time for VS 25C7M5.