Bivar 'S' Affix in SM0807SBC: What Does This 'S' Call Out?

Bivar offers a wide variety of LEDs, including the bicolor green/red SMD part number SM0807BC. When searching for this product, you may also run into SMB0807SBC (or the other way around). What does the extra ‘S’ in this second part number indicate, and are the two compatible with each other?

The ‘S’, in this case, indicates a “Super Color” part. Super Color parts tend to have tighter wavelength bands and are closer to their nominal stated color, especially for colors like green. The parts are similar but not strictly identical; if your system calls for a Super Color part you should use that, but a Normal Color part can be replaced with a Super Color.