Toshiba Introduces Sub-Watt Type White LEDs

TOKYO - Tuesday, July 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced the launch of white LEDs fabricated with gallium nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) process. The LEDs are low power sub-watt type, due to reduction of forward voltage (VF). Two package line-ups, the TL2FK series with 3.0 x 1.4mm package and the TL3GA series with 3.0 x 3.0mm package, will be made available. Mass production is scheduled to start from August, 2013.

Applications Light sources for general lighting, including straight tube lights, light bulbs, base lights and ceiling lights

Key Features 1. GaN-on-Si process 2. Two series with different packages (3.0 x 1.4mm and 3.0 x 3.0mm) 3. Low power consumption

For further information about these product series, please visit: http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/product/new_products/opto/1324156_37651.html

Customer Inquiries: Optoelectronic Device Sales and Marketing Department Tel: +81-3-3457-3431

Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

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Contacts

Media Inquiries:

Toshiba Corporation

Semiconductor & Storage Products Company

Takashi Mochizuki, +81-3-3457-4963

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