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5mm White Red LED (Pack of 2)

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The 5mm White Red LED (Pack of 10) is a reliable and energy-efficient light-emitting diode designed for a wide range of electronics and DIY applications. Although the LED appears white externally, it emits a bright red light when powered, making it suitable for indicator lights, display boards, signal indicators, and decorative electronic projects. Its standard 5mm size makes it easy...
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Specifications

Specifications:

Product Type: Light Emitting Diode (LED)
LED Colour: White Red
LED Size: 5mm
Optical Component: LED
Lens Type: Clear
Mounting Type: Through Hole (DIP)
Dimensions: 3 × 2 × 1 cm
Weight: 5 grams

Additional Resources

5mm LED Genric.PDF

FAQ

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

A typical 5mm white red LED operates at a forward voltage of around 1.8V to 2.2V with a recommended forward current of about 20mA. A current-limiting resistor should be used in the circuit to protect the LED from excess current.

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

These LEDs are commonly used as indicator lights in electronic devices, Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, DIY electronics circuits, signal indicators, display boards, and robotics projects because of their bright illumination and low power consumption.

3.How do I identify the positive and negative terminals of the LED?

The longer lead of the LED is the anode (positive) and the shorter lead is the cathode (negative). Additionally, the flat edge on the LED casing indicates the cathode terminal, helping users connect the LED correctly in a circuit.

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The 5mm White Red LED (Pack of 10) is a reliable and energy-efficient light-emitting diode designed for a wide range of electronics and DIY applications. Although the LED appears white externally, it emits a bright red light when powered, making it suitable for indicator lights, display boards, signal indicators, and decorative electronic projects. Its standard 5mm size makes it easy to use with breadboards, PCBs, and general electronic circuits.

A Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that produces light when electric current passes through it. During operation, electrons recombine with holes within the semiconductor material, releasing energy in the form of light. LEDs are widely used in electronics because they offer low power consumption, long operational life, fast switching speed, and high reliability compared to conventional lighting sources.

These LEDs are commonly used in Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, electronic indicator circuits, traffic signal models, bicycle lights, message display boards, DIY electronics kits, and educational science experiments. The pack of 10 LEDs is ideal for prototyping, learning, and hobby electronics projects where multiple LEDs are needed.