
HSMH-C170
red AlGaAs surface-mount chip LED with a wide viewing angle
Key details
| Part Number | HSMH-C170 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Broadcom |
| Category | Chip LED |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete |
| Series | HSMH-C170 |
| Package / Case | 0805 chip LED, 2.0 mm × 1.25 mm × 0.8 mm |
| Pin Count | 2 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Last Verified | 2026-07-21 |
Part information
HSMH-C170 Overview
HSMH-C170 is a Broadcom red AlGaAs surface-mount chip LED with a wide viewing angle supplied in 0805 chip LED, 2.0 mm × 1.25 mm × 0.8 mm. This page uses the exact orderable code because package, grade, temperature and option suffixes can change compatibility.
Key Technical Specifications
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Dominant Wavelength | 639 nm typical |
| Forward Voltage | 1.8 V typical |
| Test Current | 20 mA |
| Viewing Angle | 170° |
Package and Ordering Notes
The listed package is 0805 chip LED, 2.0 mm × 1.25 mm × 0.8 mm with 2 pins, leads, lands or contacts. The featured image is a generic package illustration for form-factor identification and is not an actual date-code or lot photograph. Lifecycle is recorded as Obsolete; confirm current factory support and last-time-buy constraints before design-in.
Sourcing Guidance
HSMH-C170 is obsolete or discontinued. Require date-code, label, package and traceability checks, and validate any replacement independently.
For an accurate quotation, include the full MPN, target quantity, acceptable date-code range, packaging format and destination. Icearth can help review traceability documents, label photos and electrical/package alignment before order placement.
Manufacturer Documentation
Technical values were checked against Broadcom documentation. Use the linked datasheet as the controlling source and re-check revisions before PCB release or firmware qualification.
Lifecycle and sourcing review
This part has a legacy lifecycle status. Submit the exact MPN, quantity, delivery destination and date-code requirements for a sourcing review.
HSMH-C170 is obsolete or discontinued. Require date-code, label, package and traceability checks, and validate any replacement independently.
Potential alternative part numbers
Verify package, pinout, voltage, firmware behavior and qualification before substitution.