1206 Tri-Color SMD LED
1206 Tri-Color SMD LED - Hongcheng Optoelectronics LED Manufacturer
Product Overview:
The 1206 tri-color SMD LED uses a standard 1206 package, approximately 3.2×1.6mm, integrating three differently colored LED chips for single-color displays, dual-color combinations and three-color mixing. Compact, bright and fast responding, it suits automated SMT production and reflow soldering.
Red/green/blue, red/yellow/green, red/green/white and other color combinations are available on request, with common-anode, common-cathode and independent-pin structures supported
Key Advantages:
- Standard 1206 SMD package saves PCB mounting space
- Three independently controlled colors for flexible color combinations
- Supports single-color, dual-color and three-color mixed displays
- Uniform emission, vivid colors and high visual recognition
- Fast response for frequently switched displays
- Supports automated placement and reflow soldering production
- Color, brightness and lead configuration can be customized to customer requirements
Applications:
- Home appliance status indication
- Instruments and industrial control equipment
- Communications equipment, routers and control panels
- Automotive electronics and vehicle-mounted equipment
- Power supplies, chargers and smart home products
- Medical equipment and consumer electronics
- Button indicators, signal indicators and small backlights
Product Features:
Chips: A high-quality dual-chip structure provides stable brightness in both colors and fast switching response.
Package: high-transmission encapsulation material provides good heat, moisture and aging resistance.
Lead frame: a highly reliable SMD lead frame offers stable solder joints for automated production.
Leads: Common-anode, common-cathode and independent-lead circuit configurations are available, with customization to customer requirements.
Packaging: Tape-and-reel packaging for high-speed placement machines and reflow soldering lines.
Category: 1206 Tri-Color
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-16DHBGRTF-F1-F | 1.8~2.4 | 617~627 nm | 25~100 | 120 | 5 | -40 ~ +80℃ |
| Pure Green | 2.8~3.7 | 515~530 nm | 200~400 | 120 | 5 | -40 ~ +80℃ | |
| Blue | 2.8~3.7 | 460~475 nm | 25~100 | 120 | 5 | -40 ~ +80℃ |
Related Products
1206 Tri-Color SMD LEDs An indicator LED in a 1206 SMD package (3.2×1.6mm), with a forward voltage of 1.8~3.4V (depending on emission color) and a 5mA-class drive current (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), it features Grade A chips and 99.99% pure gold wire bonding, and is RoHS certified. Free samples and custom brightness binning, color temperature binning and tape 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 1206 package (3.2×1.6mm) with relatively large pads. Ordinary high-speed placement machines meet its needs, with no special equipment accuracy requirements. Its multiple-pad structure requires each stencil aperture to align with its corresponding pad. Supports lead-free reflow soldering (peak ≤260℃/≤3s).
Product Specifications at a Glance
| Product Name | 1206 Tri-Color SMD LEDs |
|---|---|
| Package: | SMD package |
| Dimensions | 3.2×1.6mm (1206 package) |
| Mounting: | SMD surface mounting (suitable for reflow soldering) |
| Emission Color | Tri-color (multiple color combinations, model-dependent) |
| Environmental Certification | RoHS |
| Packaging Quantity | 3,000 pcs/Reel (Tape and Reel) |
| 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) | 3K (3,000 pcs, 1 taped reel) |
| Sample Lead Time | Typically 3-4 working days |
| Volume Production Lead Time | Typically 10-15 working days |
💡 Typical Applications: Common applications include appliance status indicators; instruments, meters and industrial controls; communications equipment, routers and control panels; automotive electronics and vehicle-mounted equipment.
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
SMD models use tape-and-reel packaging (quantity per reel is subject to the corresponding datasheet), with minimum orders in full reels. Sample lead time is typically 3-4 working days; volume production lead time is typically 10-15 working days (subject to order confirmation). For volume pricing, use the inquiry link on this page or phone/WeChat 139 2571 4318. Specify the exact part number and quantity.
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.
