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LEDs - those blinky things. A must have for power indication, pin status, opto-electronic sensors, and fun blinky displays.
This is a very basic 5mm LED with a blue lens. It has a typical forward voltage of 3.4V and a rated forward current of 30mA.
- 3.4VDC forward drop
- Max current: 30mA
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SparkFun Paper Circuit Kits
July 5, 2018
Learn how to build a simple paper circuit using copper tape, a 5mm LED, and a 3V coin cell battery.
Core Skill: Electrical Prototyping
If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.
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These look nice and are bright
I like these much better than the blue LEDs that came in my university's (randomly assembled) kits. These ones are quite bright and are a nice shade of blue.
Rare Earth LED
Always had 5 mm Red/Green/Yellow ones since childhood BUT these are special !
How well do these work as a replacement for the 3V6 zeners in a v-usb project operating at 5 volts? Current is 25mA assuming 3.4V Vf, btw, due to 68 ohm resistors. (3V6 zeners over 3V3 due to the I/V curve placing 3.3V at 100s of mA on a 3V3 zener, iirc)
What is the wavelength for this one?
Also, I measured 2.8V forward drop.
hard to find blue diffused leds so when i saw them i jumped for joy - these things are bright and impressive - just what i was looking for