Adafruit Clear 'Piranha' Super-flux RGB (tri-color) LED

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Adafruit Clear 'Piranha' Super-flux RGB (tri-color) LED

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Explore the versatile capabilities of the Diffused 'Piranha' Super-flux RGB LED. Each pack contains 10 clear 5mm tri-color LEDs featuring separate red, green, and blue chips, ideal for vibrant color displays and projects. With an 80-degree viewing angle and a common-anode configuration, these LEDs provide bright illumination.

Designed for seamless integration, plug them diagonally into a breadboard. Ideal for use with multi-LED driver chips like the TLC5940 or TLC5941. The square design measures 0.3"/7.6mm on each side and is sometimes referred to as "Super flux" or "Piranha".

Red: 630 nm wavelength, 2.1-2.5V forward voltage, 400 mcd brightness at 20mA.
Green: 525 nm wavelength, 3.8-4.5V forward voltage, 1200 mcd brightness at 20mA.
Blue: 470 nm wavelength, 3.8-4.5V forward voltage, 400 mcd brightness at 20mA.

Delivering a total brightness of approximately 2000 mcd, these LEDs are perfect for indicator lights, illumination projects, and creating stunning color swirls. For guidance on how to use LEDs in your electronics projects, refer to our comprehensive tutorial.