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3MM YELLOW LEDS

SKU: HMJ112 Category: Displays
KSH 5.00
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Product Description

3mm Yellow LEDs

Standard T1 ThroughHole Light Emitting Diodes

3mm yellow LEDs are compact, throughhole components that serve as reliable visual indicators for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and electronics projects [citation:7]. With a standard round T1 package and 2.54mm pin spacing, they integrate easily into breadboards and PCBs.

Versatile Indicator - Ideal for power, status, and signal lights
Standard T1 Package Fits 3mm LED holders and breadboards
The longer lead is the *anode (+), and the shorter lead is the cathode (-)*.
A currentlimiting resistor (typically 220Ω1kΩ) is *required* to protect the LED.
The typical forward current is *20mA30mA and forward voltage is 1.85V2.1V*; exceeding these can damage the component [citation:1][citation:8].

Typical Technical Specifications (Varies by Model)

ParameterValue
Package Type3mm Round (T-1) [citation:1][citation:6]
Forward Voltage (Typ.)1.8V - 2.1V [citation:1][citation:4]
Forward Current (Max)20mA - 30mA [citation:1]
Dominant Wavelength588nm - 594nm [citation:5][citation:6]
Viewing Angle20° - 60° [citation:1][citation:4]
Luminous Intensity1.5mcd to 2500mcd+ [citation:1][citation:9]

= Key Features =

+High Brightness Options Available in standard, bright, and ultrabright variants for various applications [citation:4][citation:9]

+Variety of Lens Types Choose between clear, diffused, yellowtinted, or milky-white lenses for different light dispersion [citation:1][citation:5]

+Long Life Solidstate reliability with low power consumption and high resistance to shock and vibration

= Applications =

  1. Power and status indicators [citation:7]
  2. Arduino and microcontroller projects [citation:7]
  3. Breadboard prototyping [citation:7]
  4. Decorative lighting arrays [citation:7]
  5. PCB logic status indicators [citation:2]
Reliable and Widely Used - Standard LED format with consistent performance
Easy Integration - Compatible with all microcontrollers and development boards

√ Available in packs of 10, 100, and 500+

√ Compatible with standard 3mm LED holders and bezels

√ Low power consumption for battery-powered projects

Troubleshooting

LED not lighting:

  • Check polarity: anode (long lead) to positive, cathode (short lead) to ground [citation:4]
  • Verify a current-limiting resistor is installed
  • Ensure the supply voltage meets the forward voltage requirement

Dim or uneven brightness:

  • Confirm the correct resistor value is being used
  • Check for loose or cold solder joints
  • Ensure the LED is not being driven above its maximum current