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[Adam Wolf <adamwolf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am not certain if SMT LEDs light on their backside, but the ones I
have used do not.  One way to test this is with a continuity check on
a multimeter--you can usually get a little light out.

On the other hand, I have used these previously with the names "gull
wing" or "backmount" or "reverse mount" SMT leds before--if your
aversion is to this particular brand or something.

Adam Wolf
Wayne and Layne, LLC

On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 3:37 PM, Dick Hollenbeck <dick@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> http://electronicdesign.com/boards/smt-leds-emit-light-through-holes
>
> Is there another way to do this with SMT without using this special product?
>
> Do SMT LEDS light on their backside?  If show, could a person not use a normal SMT LED for
> this and simply put a NPTH in the middle of the two pads?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dick
>
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