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This red 5mm diffused LED ideal for general‑purpose electronics, indicators, and educational projects. The diffused lens provides a wide 60° viewing angle, giving an even, soft glow rather than a focused beam, perfect for displays, status lights, and classroom builds.

This LED delivers a luminous intensity of 275mCd, offering excellent visibility without being harsh. It’s suitable for breadboards, PCBs, and low‑voltage circuits, and pairs well with our resistor calculator for quick setup.

Features:

  • 5mm red diffused LED
  • Wide 60° viewing angle for even light distribution
  • 275mCd luminous intensity for clear, bright output
  • Ideal for indicators, displays, and educational electronics
  • Compatible with breadboards and PCBs

Contents:

  • 1 x Red 5mm Diffused LED – 275mCd

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Technical Information

AttributeValue
Forward voltage drop 2.1V.
Viewing angle 60 degrees.
Typical forward current 20 mA.
Max forward current 25 mA.
Luminous intensity 275 mCd (@20mA).
Lens types Diffused.
V
mA
V
Ohms
Ohms
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    What is the forward current of your Red 5mm Diffused LED - 275mCd, please?Kind Regardsand Season GreetingsPaul
  1. 0 votes
    Q What is the forward current of your Red 5mm Diffused LED - 275mCd, please?Kind Regardsand Season ...... Read more
    Asked by Anonymous on January 7, 2020 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin Hi,
    Many thanks for the query.
    The forward voltage is 2.1V and we would recommend 20mA current.
    Thank you
  2. I would like to do an e-textiles product that has two flashing red LEDs. Please could you let me which LEDs I need to buy and whether or not the LEDs each need a resistor. I plan to use a 3V cell battery.Also, do you accept orders on LEA school purchase orders?ThanksJulie
  3. 0 votes
    Q I would like to do an e-textiles product that has two flashing red LEDs. Please could you let me...... Read more
    Asked by Anonymous on June 29, 2015 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin We sell a red flashing LED which is suitable for use with the e-textiles produces, 3538-red-flashing-5mm-water-clear-led-30deg-3500mcd we also sell this in a kit version which includes everything you need to make a simple kit, 2702-electro-fashion-sewable-led-kit. We do accept purchase orders from schools, which can be sent to the sales email
  4. Have purchased some 3504 but need to know the wattage. Can you advise please
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    Q Have purchased some 3504 but need to know the wattage. Can you advise please
    Asked by Anonymous on April 30, 2014 12:00 am
    Answered by the admin The power or wattage is just the current x voltage. So 0.025A x 2.1V = 0.0525W
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