3mm Frosted LEDs - 10 Pieces

Red, Blue, Green or Yellow

Diffused lens LEDs bright 3mm 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 3mm LED Holders and the light produced from the Red, Green, Blue, Yellow or White LED appears very crisp and clean.

Specifications:

BF0993-02 - Blue

Wavelength: 460-465nm
Luminous Intensity: 1,800mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused
Forward Voltage: 2.9V - 3.2V
Typical Voltage: 3.1V
Forward Current: 18mA
Style: Round 3mm
Lens: Frosted

RF0993-02 - Red

Wavelength: 620-628nm
Luminous Intensity: 3,600mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused
Forward Voltage: 1.9V - 2.1V
Typical Voltage: 2.0V
Forward Current: 18mA
Style: Round 3mm
Lens: Frosted

YF0993-02 - Yellow

Wavelength: 590-595nm
Luminous Intensity: 4,000mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused
Forward Voltage: 1.9V - 2.1V
Typical Voltage: 2.0V
Forward Current: 18mA
Style: Round 3mm
Lens: Frosted

GF0993-02 - Green

Wavelength: 515-525nm
Luminous Intensity: 2,900mcd
Viewing Angle: Diffused
Forward Voltage: 2.2V - 2.4V
Typical Voltage: 2.3V
Forward Current: 18mA
Style: Round 3mm
Lens: Frosted

LED Resistor Calculator Reference Table

Each light emitting diode (LED) has an optimal operating current and a maximum current rating 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 with the use of a series resistor is a necessary and straightforward practice.

Resistor values are based on typical LED forward voltages and standard indicator-light operating currents.

Typical LED Forward Voltages: Red 1.9 - 2.1V, Yellow 1.9 - 2.1V, Green 2.2 - 2.4V, Blue 2.9 - 3.2V.

LED Dropping Resistor Selection Guide
LED Model	3.3V	5V	9V	12V	14V
BF0993-02 Blue Frosted	15 Ω 1/4 watt	110 Ω 1/4 watt	330 Ω 1/4 watt	510 Ω 1/2 watt	620 Ω 1/2 watt
RF0993-02 Red Frosted	75 Ω 1/4 watt	180 Ω 1/4 watt	390 Ω 1/4 watt	560 Ω 1/2 watt	750 Ω 1/2 watt
YF0993-02 Yellow Frosted	75 Ω 1/4 watt	180 Ω 1/4 watt	390 Ω 1/4 watt	560 Ω 1/2 watt	750 Ω 1/2 watt
GF0993-02 Green Frosted	56 Ω 1/4 watt	160 Ω 1/4 watt	390 Ω 1/4 watt	560 Ω 1/2 watt	680 Ω 1/2 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.