10mm LED White

The White 10mm LED is a high-quality, long-life, and energy-efficient through-hole light source suited for everything from DIY electronics to professional architectural and commercial lighting. Its large 10 mm package offers excellent visibility and easy handling for breadboards, perfboards, and panel installations.

Key Features 🔧

• High luminous output for clear, bright indication and illumination
• Low power consumption for energy-saving designs and battery-powered projects
• Extended service life with solid-state reliability
• Wide viewing angle for uniform, broad field of illumination
• Easy to integrate: simple two-lead device that’s straightforward to drive with a current-limiting resistor

Technical Details ⚙️

• Package: 10 mm through-hole LED (T-3 1/4)
• Color: White
• Lens: Diffused, wide-angle for even light distribution
• Polarity: Long lead = anode (+); flat edge on rim/short lead = cathode (−)
• Driving: Use a current-limiting resistor; white LEDs typically exhibit a forward voltage around ~3.0–3.3 V and are commonly driven at 2–20 mA depending on required brightness
• Compatibility: Works with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller platforms; ideal for indicator lights, backlighting, and simple modules

Note: Electrical characteristics can vary by batch and operating current; consult a datasheet when available and derate as needed for thermal and reliability margins.

Example Usage with Microcontrollers 🛠️

Always include a series resistor to set the LED current. Example calculations:

• 5 V (Arduino): For a white LED with Vf ≈ 3.2 V at 20 mA, R ≈ (5 − 3.2) / 0.02 = 90 Ω → use the nearest standard value 100 Ω.
• 3.3 V (Raspberry Pi GPIO): For indicator-level brightness and GPIO safety, target 2–5 mA. If Vf ≈ 3.0 V at 2 mA, R ≈ (3.3 − 3.0) / 0.002 = 150 Ω → choose 150–330 Ω. For higher brightness, use a transistor/MOSFET driver from a suitable supply.

Tip: For dimming, use PWM from your microcontroller and adjust the duty cycle while keeping an appropriate resistor in series.

Applications 🎯

• DIY electronics, prototyping, and hobby projects
• Architectural lighting accents and cove illumination
• Signage and channel-letter backlighting
• Decorative and accent lighting
• Commercial display lighting configurations

Why Choose This LED ⭐

• Professional-grade brightness and consistency
• Simple, reliable operation with standard electronics components
• Ideal for education, labs, and production builds alike

Handling and Installation Tips ⚠️

• Observe polarity and never connect directly to a voltage source without a series resistor
• Mind current limits of your GPIO pins; use a driver transistor for higher currents
• Practice basic ESD precautions when handling LEDs and other sensitive modules