1616 SMD LED
1616 Tri-Color SMD LED - Hongcheng Optoelectronics LED Manufacturer
Product Overview:
1616 is a miniature top-emitting SMD LED with a 1.6×1.6mm package, featuring compact size, high brightness, low power consumption, fast response and good emission consistency. Suitable for smart wearables, electronic equipment, button backlighting and precision display modules, with custom colors, brightness, voltages, wavelengths and multicolor options available.
Key Advantages:
- Miniature 1616 package saves PCB mounting space
- Top emission with uniform light color and good consistency
- Low power consumption and low heat output for high-density arrays
- Supports red, green, blue, white, RGB and other configurations
- Brightness, wavelength, voltage and color binning available
- Suitable for automated SMD production and reflow soldering
Applications:
- Smart bands, smartwatches and wearables
- Phones, earphones and portable electronics
- Button backlighting, status indication and charging indication
- Miniature display modules and pixel arrays
- Medical instruments, sensing equipment and precision electronics
- Smart home products, digital products and toy lighting
Product Features:
Chip: Grade A chips from leading brands in Taiwan and mainland China provide high brightness, low light degradation, stable output and strong ESD resistance.
Gold wire: 99.99% pure gold wire bonding provides good conductivity and stable, reliable bonds.
Encapsulant: High-quality encapsulation adhesive resists high temperatures, sulfurization and light degradation, improving emission consistency.
Lead frame: a precision frame with high thermal conductivity provides easy solder wetting, stable solder joints and oxidation resistance.
Packaging: vacuum-sealed moisture-resistant tape-and-reel packaging, supplied on reels for high-speed automated placement equipment.
Category: 1616 Series
Quick Reference: Key Optoelectronic Parameters (by Emission Color)
Test conditions: See the IF column for test current; ambient temperature 25℃. Data is taken from each model's datasheet. “—” indicates that the datasheet does not specify this item. Download the corresponding PDF for complete specifications.
| Emission Color | Part Number | Forward Voltage VF (V) | Wavelength / Color Temperature CCT | Luminous Intensity Iv (mcd) | Viewing Angle 2θ½ (°) | Test Current IF (mA) | Operating Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | HC-1616T3C-RGB-ABB-LLL | 1.8~2.4 | 620~630 nm | 100~200 | — | 20 | -40 ~ +80℃ |
| Pure Green | 2.8~3.4 | 520~525 nm | 500~1000 | — | 20 | -40 ~ +80℃ | |
| Blue | 2.8~3.4 | 465~470 nm | 100~200 | — | 20 | -40 ~ +80℃ |
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1616 SMD LEDs An SMD LED indicator in a 1616 package (1.6×1.6mm), with a forward voltage of 1.8~3.4V (depending on emission color) and 5mA-class drive (refer to the datasheet). Supports fully automated placement and reflow soldering. Supplied directly by Dongguan Hongcheng Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (an international member of Guangyu Group, with over 20 years of LED packaging experience). Uses A-grade chips and 99.99% pure gold wire bonding, with RoHS certification. Free samples and custom brightness bins, color-temperature bins and tape-and-reel packaging are available. Download the datasheet PDF on this page for complete electrical specifications and mounting dimensions.
Q: What placement-machine accuracy does this LED require?
A: This product uses a 1616 package (1.6×1.6mm). Conventional high-speed placement machines (±0.1mm-class accuracy) can place it reliably. Supports lead-free reflow soldering (peak ≤260℃/≤3s).
Product Specifications at a Glance
| Product Name | 1616 SMD LEDs |
|---|---|
| Package: | SMD package |
| Dimensions | 1.6×1.6mm (1616 package) |
| Mounting: | SMD surface mounting (suitable for reflow soldering) |
| Emission Color | Single-color / RGB Full-color Available |
| Environmental Certification | RoHS |
| Packaging Quantity | 4,000 pcs/reel (taped) |
| Manufacturer | Dongguan Hongcheng Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. |
| Customization: | Custom colors, brightness and wavelength binning, and encapsulants available; confirm details when requesting a quote |
| Detailed Specifications | See the datasheet PDF on this page for complete electrical parameters |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 4K (4,000 pcs, Tape and Reel 1 Reel) |
| Sample Lead Time | Typically 3-4 working days |
| Volume Production Lead Time | Typically 10-15 working days |
💡 Typical Applications: Common applications include smart bands, smart watches and wearables; phones, earphones and portable electronics; button backlighting, status and charging indication; miniature display modules and pixel arrays.
Forward Voltage and Wavelength Quick Reference by Color
Voltage varies significantly between colors in the same package. Select current-limiting resistors using the values for the specific color:
| Emission Color | Wavelength Range | Forward Voltage | Chip Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 620~630nm | 1.8~2.4V | GaASP/GaP |
| Yellow | 585~595nm | 1.8~2.4V | AlGaInP |
| Orange | 600~610nm | 1.8~2.4V | AlGaInP |
| Standard Green | 565~575nm | 1.8~2.4V | AlGaInP |
| Emerald Green | 510~520nm | 2.6~3.2V | InGaN |
| Blue | 450~470nm | 2.8~3.4V | InGaN |
| White | CCT 15000~25000K | 2.8~3.4V | InGaN + phosphor |
Ordering and Inquiry Information
Packaging: tape-and-reel, 4,000 pcs per reel. Minimum order quantity: 4K (4,000 pcs, full reels only). Sample lead time is generally 3-4 working days; volume production lead time is generally 10-15 working days (subject to order confirmation). Confirm volume pricing through the inquiry option on this page or Tel/WeChat 139 2571 4318. Specify the exact model and quantity in your inquiry.
Selection Recommendations
Forward voltage varies considerably by color/model (commonly 1.8~3.4V). Calculate current-limiting resistors using the VF range in the selected model's datasheet, and set the reflow profile according to the corresponding datasheet.
Related Reading: LED Indicator Part Number Comparison Table (Complete 2026 Edition) | Datasheet Download Center
Note: The parameters on this page were compiled against product documentation on 2026-09-17. Items not provided in a datasheet are not assigned uniform values. Refer to the datasheet for the relevant part number.

