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8mm Cool White Straw Hat LED High-Brightness Wide-Angle Light (Pack of 5)

8mm Cool White Straw Hat LED High-Brightness Wide-Angle Light (Pack of 5)

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ComponentSpecification
LED TypeStraw Hat (Wide Angle)
Diameter8mm
ColorCool White (6000K - 6500K)
Lens AppearanceWater Clear (Crystal Clear)
Forward Voltage ($V_f$)3.0V – 3.4V
Forward Current ($I_f$)20mA (Standard) / 30mA (Max)
Luminous Intensity1000 – 1500 mcd
Viewing Angle100° – 120°
Price
₹ 15.00 ₹ 15.00
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Product Description The 8mm Straw Hat LED is designed for applications that require a wide, uniform spread of light rather than a narrow, focused beam. Unlike standard round-top LEDs, the "Straw Hat" profile features a shorter height and a flatter lens, which allows the light to disperse at a much wider angle (up to 120 degrees). These Cool White LEDs offer a crisp, daylight-like illumination with a crystal-clear lens for maximum light transmission. They are perfect for backlighting panels, DIY lanterns, emergency lights, and indoor decorative lighting where broad coverage is essential.

Key Features

  • Wide-Angle Dispersion: Flat-top "Straw Hat" design provides broad 120° illumination without "hot spots."

  • Crystal Clear Lens: High-quality water-clear epoxy ensures zero tint and maximum brightness.

  • High-Brightness Cool White: Delivers a sharp, modern white light ideal for visibility and signage.

  • Large 8mm Form Factor: Easier to mount and offers a larger emitting surface compared to standard 5mm LEDs.

  • Energy Efficient: Low power consumption makes them ideal for battery-operated portable projects.

Technical Details

  • Anode (+): Longer Lead

  • Cathode (-): Shorter Lead (Flat side on the LED housing)

  • Operating Temperature: -25°C to +85°C

  • Storage Temperature: -30°C to +100°C

  • Soldering Temperature: 260°C for < 5 seconds

Prototyping and Engineering Tips from Robogears

  • The Diffusion Secret: If you are building a backlit sign or a "Glow Box," use these straw hat LEDs instead of standard 5mm LEDs. Because the light spreads out faster, you can place the LEDs closer to the front panel without seeing individual "dots" of light.

  • Resistor Calculation: When using a 5V power supply (like an Arduino), use a 100Ω to 220Ω resistor in series. This keeps the current at approximately 20mA, ensuring the LED doesn't overheat.

  • Tight Space Lighting: These are excellent for lighting up the interior of a compact robot chassis where you don't have enough height for a standard 8mm round LED.

  • Mixing Colors: These cool white LEDs pair perfectly with the 8mm Blue Straw Hat LEDs to create clean, high-contrast indicator arrays.

Package Includes

  • 5 x 8mm White Straw Hat LEDs

Disclaimer Images are for reference; actual brightness depends on your circuit design. DO NOT connect directly to a battery without a resistor, as high current will damage the internal chip immediately.