5mm Frosted LEDs - 10 Pieces

Red, Blue, Green, Yellow or White

Diffused lens LEDs bright 5mm LEDs are incredibly bright with a wide beam angle. They're suitable for use in your projects, illuminations, car lighting, models or anywhere where you need low power, high-intensity reliable lighting or indication. They fit easily into a breadboard and will 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 5mm LED Holders and the light produced from the Red, Green, Blue, Yellow or White LED appears very crisp and clean.

The 5mm T1 3/4 LED is the most common size of LED available.

Specifications:

BF0991-11 - Blue

Color Frequency: 470nm
Luminous Intensity: 5,000mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Forward Voltage: 2.9v - 3.2v
Typical Voltage: 3.0v
Typical Forward Current: 20mA
Style: Round 5mm - T1 3/4
Lens: Frosted

RF0991-08 - Red

Color Frequency: 628nm
Luminous Intensity: 5,000mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Forward Voltage: 1.9v - 2.1v
Typical Voltage: 2.0v
Typical Forward Current: 20mA
Style: Round 5mm - T1 3/4
Lens: Frosted

YF0991-06 - Yellow

Color Frequency: 590nm
Luminous Intensity: 3,200mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Forward Voltage: 1.9v - 2.1v
Typical Voltage: 2.0v
Typical Forward Current: 20mA
Style: Round 5mm - T1 3/4
Lens: Frosted

GF0991-07 - Green

Color Frequency: 525nm
Luminous Intensity: 23,200mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Forward Voltage: 2.7v - 3.0v
Typical Voltage: 2.8v
Typical Forward Current: 20mA
Style: Round 5mm - T1 3/4
Lens: Frosted

WF0991-20 - Warm White

Color Frequency: 3000K (cool White)
Luminous Intensity: 3,700mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Forward Voltage: 2.8v - 3.1v
Typical Voltage: 2.9v
Typical Forward Current: 20mA
Style: Round 5mm - T1 3/4
Lens: Frosted

WF0991-10 - Cool White

Color Frequency: 3500K (Cool White)
Luminous Intensity: 3,200mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Forward Voltage: 2.8v - 3.1v
Typical Voltage: 3.0v
Typical Forward Current: 20mA
Style: Round 5mm - T1 3/4
Lens: Frosted

WF0991-21 - Cool White

Color Frequency: 5600K (Cool White)
Luminous Intensity: 3,100mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Forward Voltage: 2.9v - 3.2v
Typical Voltage: 3.0v
Typical Forward Current: 20mA
Style: Round 5mm - T1 3/4
Lens: Frosted

WF0991-17 - Cold White

Color Frequency: 7000K (Cold White)
Luminous Intensity: 3,700mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused Lens
Forward Voltage: 2.8v - 3.1v
Typical Voltage: 2.9v
Typical Forward Current: 20mA
Style: Round 5mm - T1 3/4
Lens: Frosted

LED Series Dropping Resistor

Each light emitting diode (LED) has an optimal and maximum current which they 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 with the use of 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. The last column (3.3v @ 8mA) lists the dropping resistor value necessary for low-current operation (less than 8mA) for 3.3V applications.

LED Dropping Resistor Reference
LED Model	3.3V	5V	6V	9V	12V	13.8V	3.3V ~8mA
BF0991-11 Blue Frosted	10 ohm 1/4 watt	100 ohm 1/4 watt	150 ohm 1/4 watt	300 ohm 1/4 watt	470 ohm 1/2 watt	560 ohm 1/2 watt	56 ohm 1/4 watt
RF0991-08 Red Frosted	68 ohm 1/4 watt	160 ohm 1/4 watt	220 ohm 1/4 watt	360 ohm 1/4 watt	510 ohm 1/2 watt	620 ohm 1/2 watt	180 ohm 1/4 watt
YF0991-06 Yellow Frosted	68 ohm 1/4 watt	160 ohm 1/4 watt	220 ohm 1/4 watt	360 ohm 1/4 watt	510 ohm 1/2 watt	620 ohm 1/2 watt	180 ohm 1/4 watt
GF0991-07 Green Frosted	15 ohm 1/4 watt	110 ohm 1/4 watt	160 ohm 1/4 watt	330 ohm 1/4 watt	470 ohm 1/2 watt	620 ohm 1/2 watt	75 ohm 1/4 watt
WF0991-10 White Frosted	10 ohm 1/4 watt	100 ohm 1/4 watt	150 ohm 1/4 watt	330 ohm 1/4 watt	470 ohm 1/2 watt	560 ohm 1/2 watt	56 ohm 1/4 watt
WF0991-17 White Frosted	10 ohm 1/4 watt	100 ohm 1/4 watt	150 ohm 1/4 watt	330 ohm 1/4 watt	470 ohm 1/2 watt	560 ohm 1/2 watt	56 ohm 1/4 watt
WF0991-20 White Frosted	10 ohm 1/4 watt	100 ohm 1/4 watt	150 ohm 1/4 watt	330 ohm 1/4 watt	470 ohm 1/2 watt	560 ohm 1/2 watt	56 ohm 1/4 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.