1206 SMD UV / Purple - Ultra Bright LED
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- SKU
- 1206SMDUVPURPLE
- Color
- UV / Purple
- Size
- 1206 SMD
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Description / 1206 SMD UV / Purple - Ultra Bright LED
The 1206 UV Purple SMD LED (3.2 × 1.6mm, metric 3216) is the largest and easiest surface-mount LED to hand-solder — generous pads, forgiving with tweezers, and compatible with SMD-to-DIP breadboard adapters. The best starting point if you’re new to SMD work. UV/Purple output creates blacklight effects — used in art, cosplay props, escape room builds, and decorative accent lighting.
| Package | 1206 (3216 metric) — SMD surface mount |
| Forward Voltage | 3.0-3.6v |
| Brightness | 20mcd |
| Viewing Angle | 120 Degrees |
| Lens | Clear |
| Drive Current | 20mA typical |
The easiest SMD to hand-solder. Large pads, forgiving with tweezers, and compatible with SMD-to-DIP breadboard adapters.
Common uses:
- Automotive instrument cluster repair — some 1990s–2000s vehicles use 1206 indicators on cluster PCBs
- Model railroad DCC decoder lighting — hand-soldering friendly for adding headlights and function LEDs to decoders (SBS4DCC community)
- Eurorack synthesizer and audio electronics — indicator LEDs on modular synth panels and audio PCBs
- Student and beginner SMD projects — the forgiving pad size makes this ideal for learning reflow and hand-soldering techniques
- Gaming console and controller modding — status indicator mods and accent lighting
Also available: 0805 (smaller)
Sold individually (1 LED per quantity ordered).
More Information
| Size | 1206 SMD |
|---|---|
| Color | UV / Purple |
| Luminosity/Brightness | 20 mcd |
| Forward Voltage | 3.0-3.6v |
| Current | 20mA |
| Wavelength | 400-405 nm |
| Viewing Angle | 120 Degrees |
| Mount Style | SMD (Surface Mount Diode) |
| Lens Color | Clear |
| LED Brightness Class | Super/Ultra/Extreme |
| Documentation Link | Documentation: 1206 SMD UV / Purple - Ultra Bright LED Datasheet / Specifications |
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