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3mm Frosted LEDs - 20 Pieces of Each Color

Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and White

Diffused lens 3mm LEDs are incredibly bright with a wide beam angle. They're suitable for your projects, illuminations, car lighting, models, or anywhere you need low-power, high-intensity reliable lighting or indication. They fit easily into a breadboard and add that extra zing to your project.

The lens has a frosted effect, which distributes the light evenly. Excellent for use in all types of indicators where an unfocused light is desirable. They work well mounted in our 3mm Chrome or Black Plastic LED Bezels, and the light produced from the Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, or White LED appears very crisp and clean.

Looking for 5mm LED Assortment? We also have a 5mm LED Hobby Pack available too.

Specifications:

White

Color Frequency: 3500K (Cool White)
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Typical Voltage: 3.0v
Typical Forward Current: 18mA
Style: Round 3mm
Lens: Frosted

Red

Color Frequency: 628nm
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Typical Voltage: 2.0v
Typical Forward Current: 18mA
Style: Round 3mm
Lens: Frosted

Green

Color Frequency: 525nm
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Typical Voltage: 3.0v
Typical Forward Current: 18mA
Style: Round 3mm
Lens: Frosted

Blue

Color Frequency: 470nm
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Typical Voltage: 3.0v
Typical Forward Current: 18mA
Style: Round 3mm
Lens: Frosted

Yellow

Color Frequency: 590nm
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Typical Voltage: 2.0v
Typical Forward Current: 18mA
Style: Round 3mm
Lens: Frosted

LED Series Dropping Resistor

Each light-emitting diode (LED) has an optimal and maximum current that it can safely handle. Going beyond that maximum current, even briefly, may damage the LED internally without any visible signs. The damage can include reduced intensity, inconsistent power requirements, heating, or shortened useful life. Thus, limiting the current through the LED using a series resistor is a necessary and straightforward practice.

The chart below lists LED models along with the supply voltages. From there, determine the value of the Series Dropping Resistor.

LED Dropping Resistor Reference
LED Model	3.3V	5V	9V	12V	15V
White Frosted	18 Ω ¼ watt	120 Ω ¼ watt	360 Ω ¼ watt	510 Ω ½ watt	680 Ω ½ watt
Red Frosted	75 Ω ¼ watt	180 Ω ¼ watt	390 Ω ¼ watt	560 Ω ½ watt	750 Ω ½ watt
Green Frosted Frosted	18 Ω ¼ watt	120 Ω ¼ watt	360 Ω ¼ watt	510 Ω ½ watt	680 Ω ½ watt
Blue Frosted	18 Ω ¼ watt	120 Ω ¼ watt	360 Ω ¼ watt	510 Ω ½ watt	680 Ω ½ watt
Yellow Frosted	75 Ω ¼ watt	180 Ω ¼ watt	390 Ω ¼ watt	560 Ω ½ watt	750 Ω ½ watt
If you need to determine the dropping resistor value for multiple LEDs in Series or maybe at a different operating voltage, visit our online Series Dropping Resistor Calculator.

Experimenters Package
Package of 100 pieces - 20 pieces of each White, Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow 3mm LEDs

3mm LED Hobby Pack - 100 Piece

Name: 100 Piece 3mm LEDs in Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and White
SKU: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow & White
Price: 2.8 USD
Availability: InStock