{"product_id":"led-5mm-white-white","title":"LED 5mm White\/White","description":"\u003ch5\u003eOverview \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you need pure, bright illumination rather than a simple status signal, the \u003cstrong\u003e5mm White LED (Diffused Lens)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect component. The white, matte-finish epoxy lens scatters the internal light, creating a soft, evenly distributed white glow that is easily visible from wide angles without the harsh glare of a clear water-lens LED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Tomson Electronics, this 5mm diffused white LED is ideal for backlighting LCD screens, building custom embedded systems like an enclosed LoRa mesh safety device, or creating DIY lighting fixtures for specialized setups like a planted aquarium. It features a standard 2.54mm pitch for effortless integration into solderless breadboards, perfboards, and manufactured PCBs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommonly searched as:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm white diffused led, matte white led, white indicator diode, soft white led, breadboard led, through hole diffused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmitting Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Tinted \/ Diffused (Opaque)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForward Voltage (Vf):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0V to 3.2V (Typical for white LEDs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForward Current (If):\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mA (Recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewing Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide (Typically 45° to 60°)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through-Hole (DIP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-Pin (Long Lead = Anode\/Positive, Short Lead = Cathode\/Negative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Illumination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creating soft, wide-angle backlighting for custom control panels or 3D-printed enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobotics \u0026amp; Drones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding high-visibility orientation lights to the chassis of an autonomous flight drone or mechanical robot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreadboard Prototyping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visualizing logic states during the early development stages of Arduino or ESP32 projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDioramas \u0026amp; Model Making:\u003c\/strong\u003e Providing realistic, evenly spread ambient lighting for architectural scale models or miniature displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does a white LED require a different resistor than a red or green one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes, it often does! White (and blue) LEDs have a higher Forward Voltage (typically 3.0V - 3.2V) compared to red or green LEDs (which operate around 2.0V). While a 220-ohm resistor might be perfect for a red LED on a 5V circuit, a white LED on the same circuit will drop more voltage, meaning you can sometimes use a slightly lower resistor value (like 100-ohm to 150-ohm) to achieve maximum brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the exact difference between a Clear LED and a Diffused LED?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: A \u003cem\u003eClear (Water Clear) LED\u003c\/em\u003e acts like a tiny spotlight; it is very bright when you look straight at it, but hard to see from the side. A \u003cem\u003eDiffused LED\u003c\/em\u003e (like this one) acts like a tiny lightbulb; it spreads the light evenly in all directions, making it much easier to see from any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How can I identify the positive and negative pins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The longer metal wire is the Anode (Positive). The shorter wire is the Cathode (Negative). You can also feel the base of the plastic lens—the side with the small flat edge corresponds to the negative leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 5mm White LED (Diffused Lens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TOMSON ELECTRONICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488602956014,"sku":"LED-28891","price":1.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2132\/9029\/files\/5mm_White_LED_Diffused_Lens.jpg?v=1787589840","url":"https:\/\/www.tomsonelectronics.com\/products\/led-5mm-white-white","provider":"Tomson Electronics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}