APA3010YC-GX

Overview

The APA3010YC-GX is a single-color yellow surface-mount LED manufactured by Kingbright. It features a side-looking orientation with a semitube lens shape and water-clear lens transparency. The component operates at a peak wavelength of 588 nm and has a viewing angle of 120 degrees. Electrical specifications include a forward current of 20 mA, a forward voltage of 2 V, and a power rating of 75 mW. The physical dimensions are 3 mm in length, 2 mm in width, and 1 mm in height.

Feature Summary

• Side-viewing configuration for edge illumination applications
• Semitube lens design with water-clear transparency
• RoHS compliant construction

Applications

• Backlighting for electronic devices
• Healthcare equipment indicators
• Panel status indicators

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'GX' against official Kingbright documentation to confirm availability and exact electrical tolerances. Confirm moisture sensitivity levels and recommended soldering patterns prior to assembly. Ensure compatibility with standard SMD/SMT reflow processes as defined in the manufacturer's datasheet.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a low-profile, side-emitting yellow indicator is required. The 1 mm height and 3x2 mm footprint suit dense circuit layouts. Verify that the 120-degree viewing angle meets visibility requirements for the intended enclosure design.

Part Context

This part belongs to the APA3010 series of right-angle SMD LEDs from Kingbright. The series utilizes Gallium Phosphide technology for green variants and similar compounds for other colors. The APA3010YC-GX specifically denotes the yellow color variant within this family.

Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material.