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Blue LED 5mm Diffused — General Purpose, 10-Pack

Blue LED 5mm Diffused General Purpose, 10-Pack

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Blue LED 5mm Diffused — General Purpose, 10-Pack for Arduino, Breadboard & PCB Projects

The 5mm diffused blue LED is the standard general-purpose blue indicator LED for Arduino, breadboard, and custom PCB projects. With a diffused lens that scatters light evenly across a wide viewing angle, this LED is visible from virtually any direction — making it the preferred choice for status indicators, power-on lights, and any application where omnidirectional visibility is important.

Blue LEDs have a higher forward voltage than red, yellow, and green LEDs (typically 3.0–3.4V), making them ideal for 3.3V and 5V Arduino circuits with a current-limiting resistor. The 5mm through-hole package is breadboard-compatible and fits standard PCB LED footprints. Supplied in a 10-pack for prototyping and small production runs.

Key Features

  • 5mm through-hole package — breadboard and PCB compatible; standard LED footprint
  • Diffused lens — wide viewing angle for omnidirectional visibility
  • Blue color — high-visibility status, power, and connectivity indicator
  • Standard forward voltage ~3.0–3.4V — compatible with 3.3V and 5V Arduino circuits with resistor
  • 10-pack — ideal for prototyping and small production runs
  • Long service life — LED technology; no filament to burn out

How to Use with Arduino

  • Connect the anode (longer leg) to an Arduino digital output pin through a 100–220Ω current-limiting resistor
  • Connect the cathode (shorter leg) to GND
  • Set the digital pin HIGH to turn the LED on, LOW to turn it off
  • For 3.3V systems: use a 68–100Ω resistor; for 5V systems: use a 150–220Ω resistor

Typical Applications

  • Power-on and status indicators — blue is widely used for power and connectivity status
  • Arduino beginner projects — the classic first Arduino project LED
  • Breadboard prototyping — quick indicator for circuit testing and debugging
  • Custom PCB indicators — status, mode, and connectivity indicators on custom PCBs
  • Robotics and automation — status and mode indicator LEDs
  • Educational electronics kits — STEM and electronics learning projects

Technical Specifications

  • Size: 5mm (T-1 3/4)
  • Color: Blue
  • Lens: Diffused
  • Forward Voltage (Vf): ~3.0–3.4V
  • Forward Current (If): 20mA (typical)
  • Viewing Angle: ~120° (diffused)
  • Package: Through-hole, 2-pin
  • Quantity: 10 per pack
  • Brand: Keszoox
  • Origin: Mainland China
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