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Adafruit

Adafruit Diffused 10mm LED 25 Pack 5 Colors

SKU CH-2H6P-G9JX1

Pack of 25 diffused 10mm LEDs in five colours with 250 mcd brightness and 20 mA operating current

  • Product typePrototyping Products
  • Bright daytime visibility from 250 mcd typical brightness
  • Easy breadboard prototyping with chunky 10mm diameter
  • Five colour options in single 25 LED pack
  • Low 2V forward voltage for red yellow green at 20mA
  • Standard 3.3V forward voltage for blue white at 20mA

Diffused 10mm LED pack for prototyping

This pack contains 25 diffused LEDs in five colours: white, blue, green, yellow, and red. Each LED has a chunky 10mm diameter and a typical brightness of 250 mcd. They are designed for breadboard use and general indicator projects. Hobbyists and students building visible status lights will find the assortment convenient.

Check forward voltage and current limits

Red, yellow, and green LEDs need about 2V forward voltage at 20mA. Blue and white LEDs need about 3.3V forward voltage at the same 20mA current. Verify that your driver or microcontroller pins can supply the required voltage and current for each colour. Ensure you have suitable current-limiting resistors for the supply voltage you plan to use.

Breadboard-ready indicators for mixed-colour

The 10mm leads plug directly into standard breadboards without adapters. The diffused lenses give wide viewing angles for panel-mounted status lights. Five colours in one pack let you code different states without sourcing separate reels. Builders needing higher intensity, narrower beams, or surface-mount packages should look elsewhere.

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Questions about this item

What comes in the pack and do I need any extra parts to start using them?

The pack contains 25 diffused 10mm LEDs — five each in white, blue, green, yellow and red. No extra components are included; you will need resistors suited to the forward voltage of each colour and a breadboard or other circuit to connect them.

How do I choose between the five colours when they have different electrical needs?

Red, yellow and green LEDs share a 2 V forward voltage at 20 mA, while blue and white need 3.3 V at the same current. Pick colours whose voltage matches your supply, or use separate current-limiting resistors for each group.

Will the 250 mcd rating be bright enough for a sunlit desk project?

At 250 mcd typical brightness and a wide diffused viewing angle, these 10mm LEDs are visible in daylight, though direct sunlight may wash them out; they are intended for clear indication rather than illumination.

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