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MicroLED® Surface Mount LED Overview
Dialight's MicroLED® SMD solutions deliver versatile mounting options, broad color choices, and advanced technology for flexible, compliant illumination across industries.
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OPTOPIPE® Light Pipes Overview
Dialight's OPTOPIPE® light pipes offer customizable LED indication solutions with multiple configurations, including single or multi-level, vertical or right-angle, and board or panel mounting.
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PRISM® SMD Circuit Board Indicator Overview
Dialight’s PRISM® Series offers space-saving, cost-efficient design with simplified manufacturing, pick-and-place compatibility, and a variety of package, lens, and color options.
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Housed Through-Hole CBI® Overview
Dialight’s CBI® Through Hole line provides the widest range of indicator options, including singles, arrays, various colors, lead lengths, tri-color, and multi-level configurations.
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LED Panel Mount Indicator Overview
Dialight offers over 30 durable LED panel mount indicators in various sizes, colors, and styles including IP-rated, daylight viewable, and constant intensity options—serving many industries with full documentation and 3D files for easy selection.
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Configurable Height And Length, Right Angle OPTOPIPE® Light Pipes
Dialight’s new 3mm housed light pipe series offers standard and customizable lengths and heights for flexible design in both new and redesigned applications.
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594 Series PRISM® Surface Mount LED
Dialight’s 594 Series PRISM® LED Circuit Board Indicators are compact, right-angle solutions ideal for precision electronics like network cards, hardware, wireless components, and test equipment.
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596 Series PRISM® Surface Mount LED
Dialight’s 596 Series PRISM® LED Circuit Board Indicators are compact, bi-level, right-angle solutions for precision electronics across networking, wireless, automation, medical, IoT, and more.
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Stainless Steel Heavy-Duty LED Panel Mount Indicators
Dialight’s 620-623 Series Heavy Duty LED Panel Mount Indicators feature sleek, rugged, and corrosion-resistant design with IP66/67, IK10, and NEMA 4X ratings, suitable for diverse power, status, and warning applications.
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657 Series Bi- and Tri-Color Panel Mount Indicators
Dialight’s new 657 Series RoHS-compliant indicator provides versatile panel indication for applications from control panels and wastewater systems to transit, agricultural, construction, industrial, and military equipment.
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559 Series Rectangular LED Panel Mount Indicator
Dialight’s 559 Series rectangular snap-in indicator is a RoHS-compliant, space-saving solution ideal for status indication across applications like data centers, wireless infrastructure, test instruments, and handheld devices.
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658 Series Watertight Bi- and Tri-Color Panel Mount Indicators
The new 658 Series RoHS-compliant indicator offers versatile panel indication for applications from marine and industrial equipment to transit, agricultural, construction, and military vehicles.
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Minimizing Mixed Technology on PCBs with PRISM® LED Indicators
PRISM® SMD LED indicators help PCB designers minimize mixed technology challenges, especially with multi-level, right-angle LED applications.
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LED Indicator Solutions for Systems with Voltage Fluctuations
Dialight’s constant-intensity LED indicators maintain steady brightness despite voltage or temperature changes, ensuring reliable, energy-efficient performance with longer life and precise control.
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Choosing the Right LED Viewing Angle For Your Application
This guide helps choose the right LED viewing angle for optimal circuit board performance, covering intensity types, applications, and tips for balancing brightness, distance, environment, cost, and power.
White Papers
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ESD Impact On LEDs
Choosing the proper SMT LED for your application can provide additional safeguards against the impacts of electrostatic discharge during assembly and in the field.
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CBI Product Selection Guide
This circuit board indicator overview helps simplify selection by highlighting the features, advantages, and considerations of each indicator type.
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Addressable LED Comparison
When choosing high-quality addressable RGB LEDs, it’s important to compare single-wire and dual-wire options, each offering unique features for different applications.
Application Success Stories
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Solar PV Inverter System
A solar string inverter manufacturer improved LED status visibility and durability using Dialight’s 656 Series LED panel mount indicators, offering high brightness, color options, and outdoor reliability. Success was supported by Dialight’s responsive team, effective demos, competitive pricing, and readily available stock.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Pathogen Breathalyzer
A medical device manufacturer needed a way to channel light from SMD LEDs to the curved top cover of their breathalyzer using three different light pipe lengths. Dialight met this need with its standard range of 515 Series 5mm vertical OPTOPIPE® light pipes, which integrated seamlessly into the device’s design.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Personal Safety Equipment
A manufacturer of motorcycle rider safety products needed a compact, reliable LED for a motorcycle airbag control box to provide multiple status indications through a built-in light diffuser. Dialight’s 598 Series tri-color 0606 package surface mount LED met these requirements with its small footprint and multi-indication capability.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
HVAC System
A commercial and residential HVAC controls manufacturer selected Dialight’s 610 Series panel mount indicator after reviewing competitors, choosing it for its fit with project requirements in intensity, voltage, size, and connections. Their decision was reinforced by prior positive experience with Dialight’s high-quality optoelectronic products.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Video Encoder
A manufacturer of digital video encoders partnered with Dialight early in the design phase to develop a tri-level front panel indicator. Dialight’s customized tri-level OPTOPIPE® light pipe was chosen for its precise fit, technical support, and proven product quality, outperforming lower-cost alternatives.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Fire Suppression System
A precision pump manufacturer chose Dialight’s 656 Series LED panel mount indicators for a new fire protection device requiring a rugged, waterproof, and certified solution. The indicator met their 120V, 0.5-inch mounting, and performance needs while providing RoHS, IP66, NEMA 4X, and UL 1598 certifications.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
EV-Charger
A commercial EV charging station manufacturer selected Dialight’s 657 Series LED panel mount indicators for their waterproof, weather-resistant design. The indicators met the customer’s requirements for IP67, NEMA 4X, and RoHS certifications.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Vision System
An industrial vision system manufacturer needed a smaller indicator for their next-generation camera. Dialight’s 594 PRISM indicators met the requirements for reduced lens diameter and board footprint, ensuring proper indication while leaving space for surrounding components.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Audio Equipment
A high-end audio equipment manufacturer needed a circuit board–mountable light pipe compatible with an SMD LED, positioned parallel to the front panel for visual indication and matching the look of existing products. After technical review, Dialight recommended a 515 Series vertical OPTOPIPE® light pipe with a 3mm domed, diffused lens.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Network Card
A networking equipment manufacturer needed to fit four indicator lights into a narrow NIC bracket, facing issues with light bleed and optical crosstalk. Competing solutions failed to solve the problem. Dialight resolved it with a quad-level, high-density 515 Series OPTOPIPE® light pipe featuring enclosed elements and a snap-on housing, eliminating light bleed while meeting tight space constraints.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Vehicle Tracking Systems
An automotive GPS tracking system manufacturer needed a compact, durable indicator solution for a space-limited tracking pod with a 3-board stack. Traditional panel or PCB-mount indicators weren’t suitable due to size and environmental constraints. The 3mm 515 Series OPTOPIPE® light pipes provided an ideal fit.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Wearable AV Technology
A wearable AV technology manufacturer required high-quality LED indicators for a sensitive project and chose Dialight for its broad product range, technical expertise, approved vendor status, and positive feedback from other divisions. Dialight supplied two 559 Series LED panel mount indicators and four types of 515 Series OPTOPIPE® light pipes for the application.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Utility Metering Devices
Dialight helped a utility-metering manufacturer streamline their design by replacing two separate indicator lights with a single, rugged, bi-color solution. The 658 Series LED panel mount indicator delivers clear visibility from multiple angles, withstands permanent outdoor use, and supports variable voltages for future systems—backed by fast sample turnaround and seamless distributor support.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Medical Devices
A leading medical device manufacturer chose Dialight to replace an unreliable supplier for its defibrillator and CPR monitor programs. Dialight provided customized, certified solutions with fast response times, dependable quality, and strong technical support. Its durable, space-saving 521 Series gull-wing LEDs further reinforced Dialight’s role as a trusted partner.
APPLICATION SUCCESS STORY
Bicycle & Fitness Accessories
A cycling and fitness accessory manufacturer turned to Dialight after supply chain issues with its previous LED supplier. Dialight’s 587 Series indicator met all technical requirements, supported by fast samples, responsive service, and a smooth transition through our Asian distributor. Dialight’s proven quality and reliable availability secured the customer’s ongoing business.
Technical Pages
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What Are OPTOPIPE® Light Pipes?
A brief overview on what OPTOPIPE® light pipes are, why you would use them, the various configurations, and their general advantages.
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What are PRISM® Circuit Board Indicators?
A brief overview on what PRISM® circuit board indicators are, why you would use them, the various configurations, and their general advantages.
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What Are Reverse Mount OPTOPIPE® Light Pipes?
A brief overview on what reverse mount OPTOPIPE® light pipes are, why you would use them, the various configurations, and their general advantages.
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What Are Countersink OPTOPIPE® Light Pipes?
A brief overview on what countersink OPTOPIPE® light pipes are, why you would use them, the various configurations, and their general advantages.
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What Are Infrared LEDs And Phototransistors?
A brief overview on what infrared LEDs and phototransistors are, why you would use them, the various configurations, and their general advantages.
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What Are Configurable Height & Length OPTOPIPE® Light Pipes?
A brief overview on what configurable height & length OPTOPIPE® light pipes are, why you would use them, the various configurations, and their general advantages.
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What Are Watertight LED Panel Mount Indicators?
A brief overview on what watertight LED panel mount indicators are, why you would use them, the various configurations, and their general advantages.
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What Are Addressable RGB LEDs?
A brief overview on what Addressable RGB LEDs are, why you would use them, the various configurations, and their general advantages.
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Seamless Support For Electronics Design & Manufacturing
From concept to production, Dialight provides the essential tools, resources and LED indication solutions to streamline your process.
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What Are White Chip SMD LEDs?
A brief overview on what white chip SMD LEDs are, why you would use them, the various configurations, and their general advantages.