5630 / 5730 SMD Warm / Soft White - Ultra Bright LED

The 5630 / 5730 SMD is a very small LED that is used in many types of today's popular electronics. The warm / soft white 5630 / 5730 LED color is bright and unmistakable.

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SKU
56305730SMDWARMWHITE
Color
Warm / Soft White
Size
5630 / 5730 SMD LED
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Description / 5630 / 5730 SMD Warm / Soft White - Ultra Bright LED

The High Power Warm White High Power LED delivers significantly more output than standard 20mA indicator LEDs — built for applications where brightness matters: flashlight builds, grow lights, reef aquarium fixtures, stage lighting, and DIY fishing lights.

Warm white (~3000K) provides high color rendering for photography, video, and any application where accurate color perception matters.

TypeHigh Power
Forward Voltage3.0-3.4v
Brightness40-50LM
Viewing Angle120 Degree
Drive Current150mA
Power

Mounting: Requires appropriate heatsinking for continuous operation.

Common applications

  • Primary: DIY flashlight builds (warm white for high-CRI applications — BudgetLightForum), photography/video LED panel builds (bi-color warm channel), stage lighting (warm channel for RGBW par cans)
  • DIY flashlight modification: Replace or upgrade the emitter in Convoy S2+, Emisar D4V2, Noctigon, Maglite, and P60 drop-in hosts. The flashlight modding community (BudgetLightForum, CandlePowerForums, r/flashlight) is the largest buyer of individual high-power star LEDs.
  • Stage and theatrical lighting: Build RGBW par cans and spot fixtures with individually driven color channels. DMX-controllable with constant-current drivers.
  • Machine vision and inspection: High-power illumination for camera inspection systems, UV fluorescence inspection, and industrial quality control.

Power and thermal management

The 5630/5730 package dissipates heat through its solder pads. For best results, mount on a PCB with adequate copper area to assist with heat spreading. No external heatsink is required for typical applications, but good PCB thermal design extends LED life. A constant-current LED driver (Meanwell LDD series, BuckPuck) is recommended over a simple resistor — constant-current drivers maintain consistent brightness and prevent thermal runaway.

Pair with

  • Power supplies — constant-current LED drivers (Meanwell LDD recommended)

Frequently Asked Questions

No external heatsink is required. Mount on a PCB with adequate copper area for best thermal performance. The solder pads transfer heat to the PCB, which acts as the heat spreader.
You can, but a constant-current driver (like the Meanwell LDD series) is strongly recommended for multi-LED arrays. It maintains consistent brightness and prevents thermal runaway. If using a resistor, calculate for the full drive current and use a resistor rated for at least 2x the dissipated wattage.
Higher wattage means more light output but also more heat and higher current requirements. 1W is suitable for small flashlights and accent lighting. 3W is the sweet spot for DIY flashlights, grow light arrays, and reef fixtures. 10W is for flood lights, projector builds, and high-output applications requiring substantial heatsinking.

DC power recommended: LEDs are designed for DC. Running on AC will cause flickering and reduce lifespan. If you're using a low-voltage AC source — such as a model railroad transformer output or DCC track voltage — convert it to DC first with a bridge rectifier.

Sold individually (1 LED per quantity ordered).

Specifications are sourced from manufacturer data and may be updated without notice. While we work to keep product information accurate, always verify critical parameters against the manufacturer's datasheet for production designs. Found an error or discrepancy? Let us know — we genuinely appreciate the correction.

More Information

Size 5630 / 5730 SMD LED
Color Warm / Soft White
Luminosity/Brightness 40-50LM
Forward Voltage 3.0-3.4v
Current 150mA
Wavelength N/A Warm Soft White
Viewing Angle 120 Degree
Mount Style SMD (Surface Mount Diode)
Lens Color Diffused
LED Brightness Class Super/Ultra/Extreme
Documentation Link Documentation: 5630 / 5730 Warm / Soft White SMD LED Datasheet / Specifications

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