5mm Defused LED Light

Description

Red, Blue, Green, Yellow or White

Diffused lens LEDs bright 5mm LEDs are incredibly bright with a wide beam angle. They’re suitable for use in your projects, illuminations, car lighting, models or anywhere where you need low power, high-intensity reliable lighting or indication. They fit easily into a breadboard and will add that extra zing to your project.

Specifications:

5mm Defused Blue LED Light:

• Color Frequency: 470nm
• Luminous Intensity: 5,000mcd
• Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
• Forward Voltage: 2.9v – 3.2v
• Typical Voltage: 3.0v
• Typical Forward Current: 20mA
• Style: Round 5mm – T1 3/4
• Lens: Frosted

5mm Defused Red LED Light

• Color Frequency: 628nm
• Luminous Intensity: 5,000mcd
• Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
• Forward Voltage: 1.9v – 2.1v
• Typical Voltage: 2.0v
• Typical Forward Current: 20mA
• Style: Round 5mm – T1 3/4
• Lens: Froste

5mm Defused Yellow LED Light

• Color Frequency: 590nm
• Luminous Intensity: 3,200mcd
• Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
• Forward Voltage: 1.9v – 2.1v
• Typical Voltage: 2.0v
• Typical Forward Current: 20mA
• Style: Round 5mm – T1 3/4
• Lens: Frosted

5mm Defused Green LED Light

• Color Frequency: 525nm
• Luminous Intensity: 23,200mcd
• Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
• Forward Voltage: 2.7v – 3.0v
• Typical Voltage: 2.8v
• Typical Forward Current: 20mA
• Style: Round 5mm – T1 3/4
• Lens: Frosted

5mm Defused Warm White LED Light

• Color Frequency: 3000K (cool White)
• Luminous Intensity: 3,700mcd
• Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
• Forward Voltage: 2.8v – 3.1v
• Typical Voltage: 2.9v
• Typical Forward Current: 20mA
• Style: Round 5mm – T1 3/4
• Lens: Frosted

5mm Defused White LED Light

• Color Frequency: 3500K (Cool White)
• Luminous Intensity: 3,200mcd
• Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
• Forward Voltage: 2.8v – 3.1v
• Typical Voltage: 3.0v
• Typical Forward Current: 20mA
• Style: Round 5mm – T1 3/4
• Lens: Frosted

LED Series Dropping Resistor

Each light emitting diode (LED) has an optimal and maximum current which they can safely handle. Going beyond that maximum current, even briefly, may damage the LED internally without any visible signs. The damage can include reduced intensity, inconsistent power requirements, heating, or shortened useful life. Thus, limiting the current through the LED with the use of a series resistor is a necessary and straightforward practice.

The chart below lists LED models along with the supply voltages. From there, determine the value of the Series Dropping Resistor. The last column (3.3v @ 8mA) lists the dropping resistor value necessary for low-current operation (less than 8mA) for 3.3V applications (like NodeMCU logic pins).