C4SMT-RJS-CS0V0BB2
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## Technical Overview: C4SMT-RJS-CS0V0BB2
The **C4SMT-RJS-CS0V0BB2** is a high-performance, **Red Oval Through-Hole LED** manufactured by **Cree LED (formerly Cree Inc.)**. It is specifically designed for outdoor video screens and signage due to its high brightness and wide viewing angle.
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### Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Color** | Red (621nm Typ.) |
| **Luminous Intensity** | 770 - 2130 mcd |
| **Viewing Angle** | 70° (Horizontal) / 35° (Vertical) |
| **Package Type** | 4mm Oval Through-Hole |
| **Forward Current ($I_F$)** | 50 mA |
| **Forward Voltage ($V_F$)** | 2.1V (Typical) |
| **Lens Appearance** | Tinted / Diffused |
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### Component Features
1. **Optical Design**: The "Oval" shape is intentional. It provides a wide horizontal viewing angle ($70^\circ$) and a narrower vertical angle ($35^\circ$), which is optimal for roadside displays and billboards where the audience is usually at eye level but spread across a wide area.
2. **UV Resistance**: The epoxy resin contains UV inhibitors, making it suitable for direct sunlight exposure without significant degradation or yellowing over time.
3. **Material**: This LED uses **AlGaInP** (Aluminium Gallium Indium Phosphide) technology, which is the standard for high-efficiency red, orange, and yellow LEDs.
4. **Environmental Stability**: It is built to withstand outdoor conditions, featuring high moisture resistance.
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### Pinout and Mechanical Data
The device follows a standard 2-pin through-hole configuration:
* **Anode (+)**: Longer lead.
* **Cathode (-)**: Shorter lead, usually marked by a flat side on the LED base.
```text
_____
/ \
| | <-- 4mm Oval Lens
|_______|
| |
| |
| | <-- Leads (Anode/Cathode)
+ -
```
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### Common Applications
* **Electronic Passenger Information Signs**: Bus stops and train stations.
* **Full-Color Video Screens**: Large-scale outdoor billboards.
* **Variable Message Signs (VMS)**: Highway traffic management displays.
* **Digital Signage**: Commercial advertising boards.
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- ⤷ How does the 'Oval' beam pattern compare to a standard 'Round' LED?