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5mm RGB LED (Common Cathode)

SKU: RCHPBLEXXW
The RGB LED (Common Cathode) is a versatile electronic component that combines three LEDs-Red, Green, and Blue—within a single 5 mm LED package. By adjusting the intensity of each color individually, the LED can produce a wide range of colors, making it ideal for Arduino projects, robotics, DIY electronics, decorative lighting, and interactive displays. This RGB LED features a 4-pin...
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Specifications

Specifications:

Product Type: RGB LED
LED Size: 5mm
Configuration: Common Cathode
Number of Pins: 4
Lens Type: Clear
Red Forward Voltage: 2V (Typical)
Green Forward Voltage: 3.2V (Typical)
Blue Forward Voltage: 3.2V (Typical)
Mounting Type: Through Hole (DIP)
Dimensions: 5 × 4 × 3 cm
Weight: 15 grams

Additional Resources

5mm LED Genric.PDF

FAQ

1. What is a common cathode RGB LED?

A common cathode RGB LED contains three LEDs (Red, Green, and Blue) in a single package with a shared ground pin. The longest pin is usually the common cathode connected to ground, while the other three pins control the red, green, and blue colors individually.

2. How can different colors be created using an RGB LED?

Different colors can be produced by mixing the red, green, and blue light at different brightness levels. By controlling each color using PWM signals from a microcontroller like Arduino, many colors and lighting effects can be generated.

3. What are the common applications of RGB LEDs?

RGB LEDs are widely used in Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, decorative lighting, status indicators, LED displays, robotics projects, and electronics learning experiments.

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The RGB LED (Common Cathode) is a versatile electronic component that combines three LEDs-Red, Green, and Blue—within a single 5 mm LED package. By adjusting the intensity of each color individually, the LED can produce a wide range of colors, making it ideal for Arduino projects, robotics, DIY electronics, decorative lighting, and interactive displays.

This RGB LED features a 4-pin configuration, consisting of one common cathode (ground pin) and three separate pins for the red, green, and blue LEDs. In this configuration, the common pin is connected to ground, while the individual color pins are driven by a positive voltage through resistors or microcontroller outputs.

By controlling the brightness of each color using techniques such as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), different colors can be generated through color mixing. For example, combining red and green produces yellow, while mixing all three colors can produce white or other shades.