Build Your Own Plug & Play Nichia CSP White LED Modules, Made in Germany, 20-150mm length & 5-150mm width

Create and build your own LED module with the Nichia direct mountable, packageless, chip scale LEDs that achieve the highest flux density level in the LED industry. Designs can range from a linear module to a clustered approach. Infinite possibilities are now available.

What is the Direct Mountable Chip?

The Direct Mountable Chip is a chip scale LED which has been developed through Nichia's technology and expertise in phosphors and LEDs. The white series has four size options (1.1mm×1.1mm, 1.3mm×1.3mm, 1.7mm×1.7mm, and 2.1mm×2.1mm) with color temperatures ranging from 1800K to 6500K, and color rendering index options from R70 (Ra≥70) to R9080 (Ra≥90, R9≥80).

The color series offers a wide variety of discrete colors in two size options (1.1mm×1.1mm in four colors and 1.7mm×1.7mm in eight colors) with the same forward voltage for each size to allow for easier fixture design.

By making the LED package size equal to the light-emitting surface size, it is possible to achieve the largest class of luminous flux density in a limited space within a luminaire

What can be achieved with the Direct Mountable Chip?

• High luminous flux density, enabling compact fixture design.
• A wide variety of power output options to support various applications.
• Compact light emission size provides optimal color mixing and this enables customers to design tunable and/or multi-color fixtures easily.
• Uniformed forward voltage in all colors makes electrical control easier.

Custom LED Solutions: Tailored Lighting Excellence

Don't settle for generic LED solutions when our customization service can match your unique needs, avoiding the compromises associated with off-the-shelf products. With over 20 years of industry expertise, we manufacture innovative, quality, and high-performance LED solutions in Germany, tailored to your specifications.

Simplified Customization Process & Professional Support

We make designing LED lighting easy with this specialized process to build your own compact custom rigid LED modules or strips up to 150mm by 150mm, in white, with options covering size, specifications, and electrical characteristics.

Starting a custom LED project might seem challenging, but we are here to help, offering comprehensive support for selecting LEDs, drive modes, controls, lens systems, thermal management, and connectivity.

Begin Your Custom LED Project

Ready to transform your vision into reality with the perfect LED module? Order now and let us illuminate your path to innovation, ensuring your project shines brighter than ever.

Custom LED Module Order Process explained & Technical details:

Build Your Own Plug & Play White LED Modules, Made in Germany, with Nichia Direct Mountable Chip LED series and dimensions from 20mm to 150mm in length and 5mm to 150mm in width, with rigid PCB.

Step 1: Order Quantity (pcs)

How many modules do you need.  While there is no MOQ, we recommend at least 50 meters.

Step 2: LED module dimensions (Length and Width). 

The LED module must have the dimensions from 20mm to 150mm in length and 5mm to 150mm in width, with rigid PCB. For more, other order forms are available.  The shape of the PCB is rectangular.

Step 3: How Many LEDs per module:

The LED Quantity per Module (pcs) determines the total luminous flux and application.  Below some guidelines for a LED strip with one row of LEDs:  

We recommend that the total number of LEDs that will be used to build your custom module to be as close as possible to a multiple of 5000. 

Step 4: LED Module PCB Material & Quality

The LED module can have a FR-4 or Aluminum PCB. FR-4 is the choice for most LED module designs. Aluminum should be opted for in case of high-power LED modules (>5000 lumen per meter) or increased operating temperatures. 

For each material, there are 3 quality levels:

• Economy PCB FR4: 1 PCB layer, 1mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Best Value PCB FR4: 2 PCB layers, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Premium PCB FR4: 2 PCB layers, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1.6 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Economy PCB Aluminum: 2W/mK thermal conductivity, 1 PCB layer, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Best Value PCB Aluminum: 3W/mK thermal conductivity, 1 PCB layer, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Premium PCB Aluminum: 5W/mK thermal conductivity, 1 PCB layer, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness

PCB has the following standard characteristics: White solder mask, black silk screen. HAL lead free surface finishing. Minimum trace spacing 0.2mm. Min hole size: 0.3mm (1.5mm aluminum). Minimum component spacing: 0.5mm. Minimum border spacing: 0.5mm

Step 5: LED Color temperature

Different color temperatures create different visual effects and are appropriate for different environments. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) on a scale from 'warm' to 'cool': The 'warmer' the light, the lower the number of Kelvin. The 'cooler' the light, the higher the number of Kelvin. You can read more about the recommended color temperature for a project in our blog.

Step 6: Nichia CSP LED CRI and Type

The module will be built with the latest generation Nichia E11 / E13 / E17 / E21 LED series, the industry leading Direct Mountable Chip (flip-chip, CSP) LEDs. The Nichia LED series have industry's highest luminous efficacy (up to 185 lm/w) and reliability (up to 100.000h L70 lifetime). Each LED has a typical consumption of 0.2-2W at 65-700mA, for a luminous flux up to 330 lm.

 Click here to see the current Nichia line-up.

Nichia LED types include:

• NFSWE11A-V1: 1.1×1.1mm CSP LEDs
• NCSWE13A-V1: 1.3×1.3mm CSP LEDs
• NCSWE17A-V1: 1.7×1.7mm CSP LEDs
• NVSWE21A-V1: 2.1×2.1mm CSP LEDs

Not all color temperatures are available for every LED type or CRI. The datasheet will specify Nichia LED part number.

Step 7: LED Module Drive Mode & Current Regulation Mode

To power a LED module and external power supply is required, that will ensure it receives the recommended current and voltage.  Without it, the current in the LEDs will rise exponentially with the applied voltage, as a small change in voltage leads to a large change in current, until the maximum current is reached and the module burns up. 

The external power supply can be a 12/24/48VDC constant voltage power supply or a 175-1400mA constant current LED driver.

• 12/24/48VDC Constant Voltage Power Supply

You can choose the LED module to be built with a current regulation mode so it can function with constant voltage transformers for 12VDC, 24VDC or 48VDC. For this purpose, the LEDs will be placed in series, with the current regulation component after each group:

• 12VDC (3 LEDs in series + current regulation component)
• 24VDC (7 LEDs in series + current regulation component)
• 48VDC (15 LEDs in series + current regulation component)

The Current Regulation component can be a simple resistor for Best Value Mode or a linear regulator for Premium Mode. The latter is recommended to achieve the maximum lifetime of the LEDs module.

 For any of the options above, the total number of LEDs on the module has to be divisible by the number of LEDs in series. For example, for 24VDC you can have a 500mm LED module with 35 LEDs but not with 30 LEDs. We will adjust your order if this is not the case.

• 175-1400mA constant current LED driver. 

The LED module can be built to function at a standard constant current value, with choices in the range 175mA to 1400mA. You may choose one of the recommended values, as many drivers options are available for these. Alternately, you can leave to our recommendation.

In all cases, we will also recommend and can supply the LED drivers or transformers for your project.

For a project with large quantities of LED modules/strip connected in long rows, a constant voltage 24VDC circuit design is the best solution. For projects that require individual transformers for short rows of LED modules, constant current design is the better option, the shorter rows are. In general, for 2 meters or fewer per transformer, a constant current LED design is the best choice.

Step 8: Electrical Connection Type 

• Solder Pads: the LED module will have 2 pairs of Solder Pads at each end, for + / - connection. For LED modules with cutting unit, the 2 pairs will be present at each end of the cutting unit.
• Surface Connection: the LED module will have 2 pairs of Plug-in connectors at each end, for + / - connection. For LED modules with cutting unit, the other connections points will be solder pads. There are four types of surface connectors available, each being able to accommodate a different range of wire diameters (AWG). AWG is the US standard measure for the diameter of electrical conductors. The Plug-in connectors allow the cable to be connected without using a soldering iron.
• Multibar PCB Connection: The LED module will have connection pads compatible with our MultiBar Plug & Play connection system that makes it easy to connect the LED modules into long light strips without the need for soldering. Many types of MultiBar connectors are available. You can order the most popular types with the custom LED module at a special price (Multibar Connector Type), or later at our standard price.  For LED modules with cutting unit, the MultiBar connection system will also function with each cutting unit.
• Wire connection: The LED module can be built with a +/- wire at one or both ends, with your specified length. We recommend 500mm maximum as to avoid voltage drop.

Step 10: Advanced Options

If you have the design of your LED module already made in detail or have special requirements, then we recommend filling the relevant details in the ADVANCED OPTIONS section. Only fill in the fields relevant to you. You can also provide this information via email, in the Design validation stage.

• Your part number: We can print your own part number that you fill, on the PCB of the LED strip, maximum length of 10 characters. It will be printed in addition to the information required by European Union law: manufacturer, manufacturer part number, relevant technical information (such as voltage, current, color temperature, luminous flux, TC), CE, ROSH, Recycling logo. 
• Cutting unit: We can build your LED module or strip with the option to be cut to size, but only at designated points on the strip. The distance, is known as cutting unit. 
• LED pitch: distance between the center point of each LED in mm.
• How many LEDs per Row: for LED modules with more than one row.
• LED row pitch: for LED modules with more than one row, the LED row pitch is the distance between the center point of each row of LEDs, in mm.
• LED Module max. row length (m): Many projects require multiple LED modules/strips to be powered together in a line. This information can help to properly design the PCB of the LED module.
• LED Module PCB Shape: The shape of the PCB for the LED module, with the specified Length and Width. By default, the shape is considered to be rectangular. For projects such as LED bulb manufacturing, we recommend that you upload a PCB drawing.

The advanced options should not change the characteristics of the LED module and/or the order value.

Step 11: Scope of Delivery

The order process and online payment can be made for the full Order Quantity (pcs) or for drawing, design or samples. Based on your choice, the scope of delivery and the payment will be:

• Order Quantity (pcs): the full quantity entered at step 1, including drawing, design and samples.
• Design and Samples Only: Drawing, Design and 5 samples of maximum 50 cm each, for the LED strip/module with the specifications from the order.
• Drawing Only: The drawing of the LED strips, including:

- Dimensional drawing, with position of the LEDs, solder pads, current regulation components, printed information on the PCB.

- Summary of the main characteristics (technical data of the cutting unit), including:  dimensions, operation mode, voltage, current, power, color temperature, luminous flux, efficiency, CRI, LED type.

- PCB information: base material, layers, copper.

OPTIONAL: Upload Files (after order is made):

Upload files: If you have specific design requirements for the custom LED module or strip, that does not change the characteristics of the LED module, you may upload them from the upload section or from the page at this link. Accepted files are PDF, Gerber, PCB file. We accept Zip, Rar format, maximum 10MB for all files. Only upload these files after you complete your order! Your order number and email address are required.