PCB Standoff for LEDs

VCC’s standoff was developed to control or eliminate the common problems associated with mounting LEDs on PCBs.

These include the difficulty in maintaining uniform component height. Another problem is the lack of a suitable method of mounting tri-lead LEDs. Additionally, ordinary tubular spacers used as PCB board standoffs do not provide the necessary vertical or lateral component stability, nor do they protect the leads from electrical shorting. All of these shortcomings are addressed by VCC’s bi-lead and tri-lead standoffs. Obtaining uniform LED height control on circuit boards is simplified with the use of these mounts that are available in varying lengths.

The design of this standoff allows for the PCB-mounting of single, dual, and tri-lead devices with centers on standard spacing. The STD Series standoff has a cylindrical body with channels for both lead separation and lateral stability. Incorporated in the channels are tabs which retain the component and standoff as a package allowing for preassembly prior to board stuffing and wave soldering. Molded standoff pads allow for thorough removal of contaminants resulting from the PCB soldering process.