Broken HLMP-6000

[filkingian]

Hi

I messed up one of my HLMP-6000 and I am wondering if I can replace it with any HLMP-6000, or do they differ in voltage?

 

[Dr. Toobz]

I think all HLMP-6000's are the same; other models with different voltages would probably be called something different. Just search for "HLMP-6000" at Mouser - I've ordered about 20 of the little buggers from them, and they've worked great as cathode "resistors" in all of my projects. (And yes, i can confirm they are exactly identical to what Bottlehead supplies).

 

[JC]

Yes, I think the principle differences within the HLMP-6000 series have to do with the package, rather than the internals.  As far as I can tell, even different colors have a slightly different designation.

Perhaps Doc or Paul will happen along to enlighten us about the particular version they use.

 

[Paul Joppa]

The HLMP is always a "standard red" LED - not AlGaAs, "high efficiency", orange, or any other color chemistry. That's what is critical, the low efficiency (as a light source) gives it a low dynamic impedance. Originally they were made by HP, then by Agilent which was an HP spinoff, now it's somebody else - I don't know if they use the same equipment or not. The original HPs were also very quiet, probably due to excellent clean-room manufacturing. I've not done comparative evaluations of the currently available LEDs.

 

[Paul Birkeland]

Hi

I messed up one of my HLMP-6000 and I am wondering if I can replace it with any HLMP-6000, or do they differ in voltage?

Give Eileen a call and she can slip one in the mail for you.

 

[Dyna Saur]

IIRC ,the HLMP-6000s and other formerly HP/Agilent LEDs  are now made by Avago. 

/ed B in NC