Description:
The 5mm Red LED Light Emitting Diode is one of the most essential components for DIY electronics, Arduino experiments, robotics, indicators, signal lights, and student projects.
Featuring a bright 620–630nm red output, this LED delivers excellent visibility, long life, and low power consumption. Its standard 5mm size makes it compatible with breadboards, PCB circuits, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and all DIY electronics setups.
Whether you're building a small school project in Delhi, a home automation system in Mumbai, or a robotics prototype in Bangalore, this LED offers stable brightness, easy integration, and long-lasting performance.
Specifications:
| LED Type | 5mm Red LED |
| Color | Red (620–630nm) |
| Forward Voltage | 1.8V – 2.2V |
| Forward Current | 20mA |
| Lens Type | Clear / Transparent |
| Viewing Angle | 20–30° |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole |
| Polarity | Long leg = Anode (+), Short leg = Cathode (–) |
| Body Size | 5mm diameter |
| Power Consumption | Very Low |
| Lifespan | >50,000 hours |
| Country Suitability | Excellent for Indian climate & circuits |
Features & Benefits:
- 🔴 Bright Red Light Output (620–630nm)
Generates a vivid red glow visible even in bright indoor environments. - ⚡ Low Power Consumption
Forward voltage of just 1.8–2.2V, making it ideal for microcontroller boards and battery-operated projects. - 🧠 Easy to Use – Beginner Friendly
Just connect to a resistor and you're ready to go. Perfect for school students and engineering beginners. - 🔧 Standard 5mm Through-Hole LED
Fits easily into breadboards, PCBs and all common prototyping tools. - 👌 Long Operational Life
High-quality semiconductor ensures 50,000+ hours of lifespan. - 🔥 Great for Indicators & Status Lights
Use it as:
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- ✅ Power indicator
- ✅ Charging/Active status LED
- ✅ Robotics signal light
- ✅ Warning indicator
- ✅ Power indicator
- 🧩 Perfect for Arduino, Raspberry Pi & Robotics
Compatible with Arduino UNO, Nano, ESP32, and all microcontrollers used in India.
Applications:
- ✅ Arduino beginner experiments
- ✅ Indicators on DIY boards
- ✅ Robotics lights
- ✅ Power ON/OFF indicators
- ✅ Light sensing experiments
- ✅ Smart home microcontroller projects
- ✅ School/college electronics labs
- ✅ Digital circuits & TTL logic displays
Connection Note:
Please Note: the longer lead indicates the anode, the lead frame arrangement and “cathode flat” on the case flange may be reversed for some LEDs, always use the longer lead as the anode or test the devices first.
Package Included:
- 5 x 5mm Red LED Light Emitting Diode
✨ Bring your ideas to life — one bright LED at a time.
