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5mm Red LED (Pack Of 5)

SKU: 1NRY88AUU3
A Red light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor light source. LED's are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting. It looks like a white led and illuminate's blue light. When a light-emitting diode is switched on, electrons are able to recombine with holes within the device, releasing energy in the form of photons....
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Specifications

Specifications:

Product Type: Light Emitting Diode (LED)
LED Colour: Red
LED Size: 5mm
Lens Type: Diffused
Mounting Type: Through Hole (DIP)
Forward Voltage: 1.8V – 2.2V (Typical)
Forward Current: 20mA
Viewing Angle: ~20° – 30°
Dimensions: 3 × 2 × 1 cm
Weight: 5 grams

Additional Resources

5mm LED Genric.PDF

FAQ

1. What voltage is required to operate a 5mm Red LED?

A typical 5mm red LED operates at a forward voltage of about 1.8V to 2.2V and usually requires around 20mA of current for normal brightness. A current-limiting resistor should always be used in the circuit to protect the LED.

2. How can I identify the positive and negative pins of the LED?

The longer lead is the anode (positive) and the shorter lead is the cathode (negative). You can also identify the cathode by the flat edge on the LED body.

3. What are the common applications of a 5mm Red LED?

5mm red LEDs are commonly used in Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, electronic indicators, signal lights, DIY circuits, and educational electronics experiments because of their low power consumption and easy integration into breadboards and PCBs.

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A Red light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor light source. LED's are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting. It looks like a white led and illuminate's blue light. When a light-emitting diode is switched on, electrons are able to recombine with holes within the device, releasing energy in the form of photons. This effect is called electroluminescence and the colour of the light (corresponding to the energy of the photon) is determined by the energy bandgap of the semiconductor.