I build my projects using mostly 0603 passives - my eyes are good enough and I like the ability to keep the boards small. Only issue are the LEDs - anybody have a recommendation for a brand/series of 0603 LEDs, 12-40mcd, 2-10mA that have the polarity clearly indicated on the top side LED? I have a stereoscopic microscope but would really like to be able to place the LEDs w/out the need for it.

Obviously price is a consideration but I would go a bit more $$ to save the time.

Need blue, green, red mostly, other colors would be a benefit and would prefer to get them from mouser or digikey

thanks,
bob

 

Lumex

http://www.lumex.com/products/detail/half_moon_solder_terminals5

SunLED also has a nice range of water clear 0603's. They don't have a top side mark but the die is easily seen.

http://www.sunled.com/product_main01.php

 

thanks. will have a look