RGB LED Common Anode 5MM
The RGB LED 5mm Common Anode is a versatile multi-color light-emitting diode that combines Red, Green, and Blue colors in a single clear 5mm package. By controlling each color individually, you can produce virtually any color in the spectrum, including white. With a common anode configuration and a wide 250° viewing angle, it's ideal for Arduino projects, mood lighting, status indicators, and decorative electronics. Compact, energy-efficient, and easy to integrate into any embedded or hobbyist project.
LED RGB قياس 5 مم بأنود مشترك هو ثنائي مشع للضوء متعدد الألوان يجمع بين الألوان الأحمر والأخضر والأزرق في عبوة شفافة واحدة بقياس 5 مم. من خلال التحكم بكل لون على حدة، يمكنك إنتاج أي لون تقريباً من ألوان الطيف، بما فيه الأبيض. بفضل تكوين الأنود المشترك وزاوية رؤية واسعة 250 درجة، فهو مثالي لمشاريع Arduino والإضاءة المزاجية ومؤشرات الحالة والإلكترونيات الزخرفية. صغير الحجم وموفر للطاقة وسهل الدمج في أي مشروع.
The 5mm RGB LED with Common Anode configuration is one of the most popular components for adding colorful, dynamic lighting to electronic projects. Inside its clear 5mm housing, it integrates three separate LED chips — Red, Green, and Blue — that share a single common positive terminal (anode). By varying the brightness of each color through PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), you can create millions of color combinations, from pure primary colors to soft pastels and even bright white.
This LED is the perfect choice for Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and microcontroller-based projects where colorful visual feedback is needed. Its common anode design means the longest pin connects to the positive (+) supply voltage, while each color is controlled by sinking current to ground through a current-limiting resistor — a setup that works seamlessly with most digital output pins.
With a wide 250° viewing angle and a clear lens, light is distributed evenly in nearly all directions, making the LED highly visible from any angle. The high luminous output of 700–800 mcd for red and green and 300–400 mcd for blue ensures vivid, saturated colors that stand out even in well-lit environments.
Whether you're building a mood lamp, traffic light simulator, status indicator, gaming controller, or interactive art installation, this RGB LED gives you complete creative freedom in a tiny, easy-to-use package.
Specifications
- LED Type: RGB (Red, Green, Blue) — Common Anode
- Package Size: 5mm through-hole
- Lens Type: Clear (Water Clear)
- Number of Pins: 4 leads
- Pin Sequence: Red / Common Anode (+) / Green / Blue
- Lead Length: Approx. 4.5 cm
Forward Voltage (Vf)
- Red: 2.0 – 2.2 V
- Green: 3.0 – 3.2 V
- Blue: 3.0 – 3.2 V
Luminous Intensity (mcd)
- Red: 700 – 800 mcd
- Green: 700 – 800 mcd
- Blue: 300 – 400 mcd
Wavelength (nm)
- Red: 620 – 625 nm
- Green: 520 – 525 nm
- Blue: 460 – 465 nm
Optical Properties
- Luminous Flux: 4 – 5 LM
- Viewing Angle: 250°
- Light Color Output: RGB (full spectrum mixing capable)
Recommended: Use a 220Ω – 330Ω current-limiting resistor on each color pin when driving from 5V logic to prevent damage.
Applications
- Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi projects requiring multi-color visual feedback
- Mood lighting and ambient lamps for home décor and creative installations
- Status indicators in electronic devices (e.g., green = OK, red = error, blue = standby)
- DIY traffic light simulators for educational and STEM projects
- Color-changing decorations for hobby crafts, costumes, and props
- Smart home indicators showing temperature, humidity, or air quality status
- Gaming controllers and custom keyboards with RGB feedback
- Interactive art installations and museum displays
- Music-reactive lighting projects that change color with sound or beat
- Educational electronics kits for teaching PWM, color mixing, and LED control
- Robotics projects for visual signaling and aesthetic enhancement
- Photography and film props requiring controllable colored lighting
- Battery-powered wearables and LED jewelry projects