10mm LED Green

The Green 10mm LED is a robust, energy-efficient electronics component ideal for both DIY makers and professional engineers. Its large 10 mm package provides excellent visibility with a wide viewing angle, making it perfect for prototypes, signage, and architectural accents. Seamlessly integrates with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller platforms for indicators, status lights, and general illumination.

✨ Key Features

• High brightness for clear visibility in large-format applications
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient designs
• Long service life with solid-state reliability
• Wide field of view for excellent off-axis visibility
• Easy to use through‑hole package for breadboards and PCBs

📐 Technical Specifications

• Color: Green
• Package size: 10 mm round LED (through‑hole, 2‑pin)
• Viewing angle: Broad (ideal for indicators and accent lighting)
• Typical operating current: low-current operation (commonly 5–20 mA; check variant/datasheet)
• Forward voltage (Vf): varies by green LED chemistry; typically in the ~2.0–3.3 V range
• Polarity: Long lead = Anode (+); short lead/flat edge = Cathode (−)
• Mounting: Through‑hole; breadboard and PCB friendly

⚡ Electrical Interface & Usage

Drive from common logic supplies with a current‑limiting resistor. Suitable for 3.3 V and 5 V systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi GPIO, ESP32, and other modules).

• Connection: MCU/driver pin → resistor → LED anode (+); LED cathode (−) → ground
• Resistor calculation: R = (Vsupply − Vf) / ILED

• Examples (approx.):

  • 5 V supply, Vf = 2.1 V, I = 20 mA → R ≈ 150 Ω
  • 5 V supply, Vf = 3.0 V, I = 20 mA → R ≈ 100 Ω
  • 3.3 V supply, Vf = 2.1 V, I = 10 mA → R ≈ 120 Ω

  
  

• Dimming: Use PWM from your microcontroller for smooth brightness control

Note: Actual forward voltage depends on the specific LED variant and temperature. Start with a conservative current (e.g., 5–10 mA) and adjust as needed.

🔧 Typical Applications

• DIY and homemade crafts projects
• Architectural illumination and decorative accents
• Signage and channel letter backlighting
• Ornamental and highlight lighting
• Retail and commercial lighting indicators
• Prototyping with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontrollers

✅ Compatibility

• Arduino boards (5 V logic) with series resistor
• Raspberry Pi GPIO (3.3 V logic) with series resistor
• ESP32/ESP8266, STM32, AVR, and other electronics modules
• General-purpose breadboard and PCB designs

ℹ️ Engineer’s Notes

• Always use a current‑limiting resistor to prevent overcurrent damage
• Observe correct polarity (anode/cathode) during assembly
• For long life, avoid continuous operation at maximum current; lower currents often provide ample brightness
• Handle with basic ESD precautions when possible