5mm LED Specifications
5mm LED Electrical and Optical Specifications
LEDs are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, including the 5mm LED. We carry a wide assortment of the most common models of 3mm, 5mm, 8mm, and 10mm models.
The size refers to the outside diameter of the LED, with the 5mm LED being the industry standard as the most common LED model. 3mm LEDs are the smallest and used in tight-fitting applications, while 8mm and 10mm models are used where you want to get out as much light as possible.
5mm LED Overview
A Super Bright 5mm LED is exceptionally bright with a wide beam angle, so they’re suitable for use in your projects, illuminations, headlamps, spotlights, car lighting, and models. The 5mm LED can be used anywhere where you need low power, high-intensity reliable light, or indication. They go quickly into a breadboard and will add that extra zing to your project.
The 5mm T1 3/4 LED is the most common size of LED available.
LEDs are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, including the 4.8mm Straw Hat LED. We carry a wide assortment of the most common models of 3mm, 5mm, 8mm, and 10mm models.
5mm LEDs can be used anywhere where you need low power, high-intensity reliable light, or indication. They go easily into a breadboard and will add that extra zing to your project.
How To Identify LED Terminal Leads
An LED has a positive (Anode) lead and a negative (Cathode) lead. The schematic symbol of the LED is similar to the diode except for two arrows pointing outwards. The Anode (+) is marked with a triangle, and the Cathode (-) is marked with a line.
The longer lead of an LED is generally the positive (Anode), while the shorter lead is the negative (cathode).
5mm LED Specifications
| 5mm LED Specifications | 5mm LED Specifications | 5mm LED Specifications | 5mm LED Specifications | 5mm LED Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 RGBF1801-06 | Intensity: 2,000mcd avg Colour Freq: 7 colour Viewing Angle: 160º-180º Lens: Milky White Frosted | Voltage: 3.0v-3.8v Typical: 3.3v Current: 20mA Peak: 75mA | ||
RGBF1801-07 | Intensity: 2,000mcd avg Colour Freq: 7 colour Viewing Angle: 160º-180º Lens: Milky White Frosted | Voltage: 3.0v-3.8v Typical: 3.3v Current: 20mA Peak: 75mA | ||
RGBC601-08 | Intensity: 3,200mcd Colour Freq: 7 colour Viewing Angle: 60º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.1v Typical: 3.0v Current: 20mA | ||
RGBC301-09 | Intensity: 2,800mcd Colour Freq: 7 colour Viewing Angle: 30º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.2v-3.4v Typical: 3.3v Current: 20mA | ||
 AC381-01 | Intensity: 9,000mcd Colour Freq: 505nm Viewing Angle: 38º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.8v-3.2v Typical: 3.0v Current: 20mA | ||
| GC301-01 |  | Super Bright Green | Intensity: 6,000mcd Colour Freq: 525nm Viewing Angle: 30º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.6v Typical: 3.4v Current: 20mA |
| GC201-02 | | Super Bright Green | Intensity: 7,000mcd Colour Freq: 525nm Viewing Angle: 20º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.6v Typical: 3.5v Current: 20mA |
| GC451-03 | | Super Bright Green | Intensity: 22,000mcd Colour Freq: 525nm Viewing Angle: 45º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.1v-3.5v Typical: 3.4v Current: 20mA |
| GC601-04 | | Super Bright Green | Intensity: 12,000mcd Colour Freq: 525nm Viewing Angle: 60º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.5v Typical: 3.3v Current: 20mA |
| GC081-05 | | Super Bright Green | Intensity: 26,000mcd Colour Freq: 525nm Viewing Angle: 8º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.4v-2.6v Typical: 2.5v Current: 20mA |
| GC381-08 | | Super Bright Green | Intensity: 35,000mcd Colour Freq: 520nm Viewing Angle: 38º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.7v-3.0v Typical: 2.8v Current: 20mA |
| GF0991-07 | | Bright Green (Frosted Lens) | Intensity: 23,200mcd Colour Freq: 525nm Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 2.7v-3.0v Typical: 2.8v Current: 20mA |
| YCBLINK321-05 |  | Super Bright Yellow 1.5Hz Blink | Intensity: 5,800mcd Colour Freq: 595nm Viewing Angle: 32º Lens: Water Clear Blink Rate: 1.5Hz 90-96 blinks per minute | Voltage: 3.4v-3.7v Typical: 3.6v Current: 20mA |
| YC259-04 Candle Flicker |  | Candle Flicker Yellow | Intensity: 5,600mcd Colour Freq: 595nm Viewing Angle: 25º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.3v-3.5v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| YC301-01 | | Super Bright Yellow | Intensity: 3,000mcd Colour Freq: 590nm Viewing Angle: 30º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.8v-2.5v Typical: 2.1v Current: 20mA |
| YC201-02 | | Super Bright Yellow | Intensity: 5,000mcd Colour Freq: 590nm Viewing Angle: 20º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.7v-2.5v Typical: 2.0v Current: 20mA |
| YC451-03 | | Super Bright Yellow | Intensity: 6,500mcd Colour Freq: 590nm Viewing Angle: 45º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.7v-2.3v Typical: 2.0v Current: 20mA |
| YF0991-06 | | Bright Yellow (Frosted Lens) | Intensity: 3,200mcd Colour Freq: 590nm Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 1.9v-2.1v Typical: 2.0v Current: 20mA |
| OC451-01 |  | Super Bright Orange | Intensity: 5,400mcd Colour Freq: 605nm Viewing Angle: 45º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.0v-2.6v Typical: 2.2v Current: 20mA |
| OC259-08 Candle Flicker | | Candle Flicker Orange | Intensity: 5,200mcd Colour Freq: 605nm Viewing Angle: 25º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.3v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| RC259-07 Candle Flicker |  | Candle Flicker Red | Intensity: 7,200mcd Colour Freq: 630nm Viewing Angle: 25º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.2v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA |
| Intensity: 16,000mcd Colour Freq: 620nm Viewing Angle: 38º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.9v-2.2v Typical: 2.1v Current: 20mA | ||
| Intensity: 16,500mcd Colour Freq: 620nm Viewing Angle: 38º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.1v-2.2v Typical: 2.2v Current: 20mA | ||
Bright Red 1.5Hz Blink | Intensity: 6,000mcd Colour Freq: 620nm Viewing Angle: 34º Lens: Water Clear Blink Rate: 1.5Hz | Voltage: 3.0v-3.2v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA | ||
| RF0991-08 | | Bright Red (Frosted Lens) | Intensity: 5000mcd Colour Freq: 628nm Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 1.9v-2.1v Typical: 2.0v Current: 20mA |
| RC201-02 | | Super Bright Red | Intensity: 6,000mcd Colour Freq: 628nm Viewing Angle: 20º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.8v-2.5v Typical: 2.0v Current: 20mA |
| RC151-03 | | Super Bright Red | Intensity: 8,000mcd Colour Freq: 628nm Viewing Angle: 15º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.9v-2.6v Typical: 2.1v Current: 20mA |
| RR991-04 | | Frosted Red | Intensity: 8.7mcd Colour Freq: 623nm Viewing Angle: Defused Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 1.8v-2.4v Typical: 2.0v Current: 20mA |
| RC301-05 | | Super Bright Red | Intensity: 8,000mcd Colour Freq: 628nm Viewing Angle: 30º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.0v-2.5v Typical: 2.1v Current: 20mA |
| RC451-06 | | Super Bright Red | Intensity: 5,500mcd Colour Freq: 628nm Viewing Angle: 45º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.9v-2.5v Typical: 2.1v Current: 20mA |
 Infrared 850nm | Intensity: 75mW/sr Colour Freq: 850nm Viewing Angle: 15º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.1v-1.3v Typical: 1.2v Current: 50mA | ||
| Infrared 850nm | Intensity: 60mW/sr Colour Freq: 850nm Viewing Angle: 20º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.1v-1.3v Typical: 1.2v Current: 20mA | ||
| Infrared 850nm | Intensity: 55mW/sr Colour Freq: 850nm Viewing Angle: 60º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.2v-1.6v Typical: 1.4v Current: 20mA | ||
| Infrared 940nm | Intensity: 85mW/sr Colour Freq: 940nm Viewing Angle: 40º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.2v-1.3v Typical: 1.2v Current: 20mA | ||
| Infrared 940nm | Intensity: 95mW/sr Colour Freq: 940nm Viewing Angle: 34º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 1.3v-1.5v Typical: 1.4v Current: 34mA | ||
| Infrared 940nm | Colour Freq: 940nm Viewing Angle: 40º Lens: Water Clear Manufacturer: LITEON LTE-5208A | Voltage: 1.2v-1.6v Typical: 1.4v Current: 20mA Maximum Current: 100mA | ||
| RGBF601-05 | | Super Bright RGB Common Anode | Intensity: Red 3,600mcd Intensity: Green 6,700mcd Intensity: Blue 5,800mcd Viewing Angle: 60º Lens: Milky White Frosted | R 1.8v - 2.2v (1.9v) G 3.0 - 3.3v (3.2v) B 3.0v - 3.4v (3.1v) Current: 20mA |
| RGBC521-04 | | Super Bright RGB Common Anode | Intensity: Red 4,200mcd Intensity: Green 8,500mcd Intensity: Blue 6,800mcd Viewing Angle: 52º Lens: Water Clear | R 1.9v - 2.2v (2.0v) G 3.0 - 3.4v (3.1v) B 3.0v - 3.4v (3.0v) Current: 20mA |
| RGBF451-02 | | Multi-Color Auto Color Change | Intensity: 1,400mcd Colour Freq: 3-colour Viewing Angle: 45º Lens: Milky White Frosted | Voltage: 3.0v-3.5v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| RGBC301-02 | | Multi-Color Auto Color Change | Intensity: 2,500mcd Colour Freq: 7-colour Viewing Angle: 30º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.2v-3.7v Typical: 3.5v Current: 20mA |
| RGBC241-01 | | Multi-Color Auto Color Change | Intensity: 2,500mcd Colour Freq: 7-colour Viewing Angle: 24º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.2v-3.7v Typical: 3.5v Current: 20mA |
| BF0991-11 |  | Bright Blue (Frosted Lens) | Intensity: 5,000mcd Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 2.9v-3.2v Typical: 3.0v Current: 20mA |
| BF601-09 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 5,100mcd Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 60º Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 2.9v-3.5v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| BC381-12 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 12,000mcd Colour Freq: 465nm Viewing Angle: 38º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.7v-3.1v Typical: 2.8v Current: 20mA |
| BC451-08 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 6,000mcd Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 45º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.6v Typical: 3.4v Current: 20mA |
| BC501-07 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 4,600mcd Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 50º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.4v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| BC131-06 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 9,000mcd Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 13º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.5v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| BC201-05 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 6,000mcd Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 20º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.5v Typical: 3.3v Current: 20mA |
| BC241-04 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 8,500mcd Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 24º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.4v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| BC401-03 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 5,500mcd Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 40º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.8v Typical: 3.3v Current: 20mA |
| BC201-02 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 5,500mcd Colour Freq: 468nm Viewing Angle: 20º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.8v Typical: 3.4v Current: 20mA |
| BC401-01 | | Super Bright Blue | Intensity: 4,500mcd Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 40º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.8v Typical: 3.5v Current: 20mA |
| BC259-09 | | Candle Flicker Blue | Intensity: 5,900mcd avg Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 25º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.6v-3.9v Typical: 3.8v Current: 20mA |
| PF451-03 |  | Super Bright Purple | Intensity: 2,200mcd Colour Freq: 410nm Viewing Angle: 45º Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 3.0v-3.4v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| UC251-03 | | Super Bright UV | Intensity: 2,200mcd Colour Freq: 395nm Viewing Angle: 25º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.1v Typical: 3.0v Current: 20mA |
| UC302-02 | | Super Bright UV | Intensity: 2,000mcd Colour Freq: 400nm Viewing Angle: 30º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.6v Typical: 3.3v Current: 20mA |
| UC151-01 | | Super Bright UV | Intensity: 2,000mcd Colour Freq: 400nm Viewing Angle: 15º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.8v Typical: 3.5v Current: 20mA |
| PNK381-01 |  | Super Bright Pink | Intensity: 3,000mcd Colour Freq: 660nm Viewing Angle: 38º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.7v-3.0v Typical: 2.8v Current: 20mA |
| WF0991-17 |  | Bright White (Frosted Lens) | Intensity: 3,700mcd Colour Freq: 7000K (cold) Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 2.8v-3.1v Typical: 2.9v Current: 20mA |
| WF0991-21 | | Bright White (Frosted Lens) | Intensity: 3,100mcd Colour Freq: 5600K (cool) Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 2.9v-3.2v Typical: 3.0v Current: 20mA |
| WF0991-10 | | Bright White (Frosted Lens) | Intensity: 3,200mcd Colour Freq: 3500K (cool) Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 2.8v-3.1v Typical: 3.0v Current: 20mA |
| WF0991-20 | | Bright Warm White (Frosted Lens) | Intensity: 3,700mcd Colour Freq: 3000K (warm) Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens Lens: Frosted | Voltage: 2.8v-3.1v Typical: 2.9v Current: 20mA |
White WC381-22 | Intensity: 41,000mcd Colour Freq: 4500K Viewing Angle: 38º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.7v-2.9v | ||
| WC451-21 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 41,000mcd Colour Freq: 6000K-6500K Viewing Angle: 45º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.7v-2.9v Typical: 2.8v Current: 20mA |
| WC321-19 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 38,000mcd Colour Freq: 7000K (cool) Viewing Angle: 32º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.8v-3.1v Typical: 2.9v Current: 20mA |
| WC421-18 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 28,000mcd Colour Freq: 7000K (cool) Viewing Angle: 42º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.8v-3.1v Typical: 2.9v Current: 20mA |
| WC381-16 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 30,200mcd Colour Freq: 4500K (cool) Viewing Angle: 38º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.2v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA |
| WC381-13 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 27,000mcd Colour Freq: x=31 y=32 Viewing Angle: 38º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.7v-3.0v Typical: 2.8v Current: 20mA |
| WC481-12 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 28,500mcd Colour Freq: x=31 y=32 Viewing Angle: 48º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.3v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA |
| WC461-10 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 27,000mcd Colour Freq: x=31 y=32 Viewing Angle: 46º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.3v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA |
| WC451-09 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 19,000mcd Colour Freq: x=31 y=32 Viewing Angle: 45º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.5v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| WC301-08 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 17,000mcd Colour Freq: x=31 y=32 Viewing Angle: 30º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.4v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA |
| WC241-06 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 15,000mcd Colour Freq: x=29 y=31 Viewing Angle: 24º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.8v-3.4v Typical: 3.0v Current: 20mA |
| WC261-05 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 8,000mcd Colour Freq: x=31 y=32 Viewing Angle: 26º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.4v Typical: 3.0v Current: 20mA |
| WC301-04 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 12,000mcd Colour Freq: x=31 y=32 Viewing Angle: 30º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.5v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA |
| WC201-03 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 8,000mcd Colour Freq: x=31 y=32 Viewing Angle: 20º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.6v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| WC301-01 | | Super Bright White | Intensity: 6,000mcd Colour Freq: x=31 y=32 Viewing Angle: 30º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.6v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| WWC341-15 | | Super Bright Warm White | Intensity: 28,500mcd Colour Freq: 3200K (warm) Viewing Angle: 34º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.2v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA |
| WC201-11 | | Super Bright Warm White | Intensity: 23,000mcd Colour Freq: x=35 y=39 Viewing Angle: 20º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.2v-3.4v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| WCBLINK341-01 | | Super Bright White 1.5Hz Blink | Intensity: 32,000mcd Colour Freq: 6800K Viewing Angle: 34º Lens: Water Clear Blink Rate: 1.5Hz 90-96 blinks per minute | Voltage: 3.2v-3.4v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| YC259-04Candle Flicker | | Candle Flicker Yellow | Intensity: 5,600mcd Colour Freq: 595nm Viewing Angle: 25º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.3v-3.5v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
| RC259-07Candle Flicker | | Candle Flicker Red | Intensity: 7,200mcd Colour Freq: 630nm Viewing Angle: 25º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 2.9v-3.2v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA |
| OC259-08 | | Candle Flicker Orange | Intensity: 5,200mcd Colour Freq: 605nm Viewing Angle: 25º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.0v-3.3v Typical: 3.1v Current: 20mA |
| BC259-09 | | Candle Flicker Blue | Intensity: 5,900mcd avg Colour Freq: 470nm Viewing Angle: 25º Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.6v-3.9v Typical: 3.8v Current: 20mA |
| RBC301-01 | | Red and Blue Alternating 1.35Hz Rate | Intensity: Red 5,600mcd Intensity: Blue 5,800mcd Viewing Angle: 30º Change Rate: 1.35Hz Lens: Water Clear | Voltage: 3.4v-3.7v Typical: 3.6v Current: 20mA |
| YCBLINK321-05 | | Super Bright Yellow 1.5Hz Blink | Intensity: 5,800mcd Colour Freq: 595nm Viewing Angle: 32º Lens: Water Clear Blink Rate: 1.5Hz 90-96 blinks per minute | Voltage: 3.4v-3.7v Typical: 3.6v Current: 20mA |
| WCBLINK341-01 | | Super Bright White 1.5Hz Blink | Intensity: 32,000mcd. Colour Freq: 6800K Viewing Angle: 34º Lens: Water Clear Blink Rate: 1.5Hz 90-96 blinks per minute | Voltage: 3.2v-3.4v Typical: 3.2v Current: 20mA |
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