5mm Diffused Flat Top Wide Angle Pure Green LED - Wide Angle
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- 5MMFLATTOPDIFFUSEDLEDPUREGREEN
- Color
- Pure Green
- Size
- 5mm Flat Top Diffused
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Description / 5mm Diffused Flat Top Wide Angle Pure Green LED - Wide Angle
The 5mm Pure Green LED (Flat Top Diffused) delivers a wide viewing angle for even illumination from off-axis positions — the right choice when you need guitar pedal indicators (visible from standing height without blinding glare) and panel displays.
The diffused lens softens the wide-angle flat top beam into an even glow with no visible hotspot — trading a small amount of peak brightness for much more uniform light distribution. No visible die point, just a smooth glow across the full lens face.
| Size | 5mm (T-1 3/4) |
| Type | Flat Top Diffused |
| Forward Voltage | 3.0-3.4v |
| Brightness | 10,000-12,000mcd |
| Viewing Angle | Diffused |
| Lens | Diffused |
| Package | T-1 3/4 through-hole DIP |
| Drive Current | 20mA typical |
Why flat top instead of round top?
A standard round-top 5mm LED has a 15–30 degree beam — bright when viewed straight on, but nearly invisible from the side. The flat top (sometimes called a flat head LED or square LED due to its flat lens face) spreads that light wide, making the LED clearly visible whether you are looking down from a standing position, viewing a panel from across a room, or backlighting a translucent surface that needs even coverage with no hotspots.
Common applications
- Automotive gauge cluster backlighting: OEM-match dashboard indicator, system-ready light. The wide beam eliminates the bright-center/dark-edges problem that round-top LEDs cause behind gauge faces. Drop-in for GM Silverado/Sierra, Honda Civic, Jeep Wrangler TJ, Ford Mustang, and Toyota/Lexus clusters.
- Guitar pedal status indicators: Green signals “ready” or “power on” in equipment and pedal builds. The flat top is the standard choice on DIYStompboxes, r/diypedals, and The Gear Page. Diffused lens produces a clean, even glow without a blinding hotspot on a dark stage.
- Arcade pushbutton illumination: Lights up the entire translucent button cap (Sanwa, Seimitsu, Happ/IL) with even color instead of a single bright dot. Also used for marquee backlighting in BYOAC cabinet builds.
- Model railroad building interiors: block signal (clear/proceed), switch stand indicator, traffic signal. The wide angle fills HO and N scale structure interiors with realistic lighting instead of a spotlight effect.
- Panel indicators and control boxes: Fits standard 5mm LED holders and panel bezels. The wide angle means the indicator is readable from anywhere in front of the panel, not just dead center.
- Breadboard prototyping: The flat top sits stable in a breadboard hole without rocking, and the wide beam is visible from normal desk-level viewing angles.
5mm is the standard size for most flat top applications — direct replacement for T10 wedge bulbs in automotive clusters, standard fit for arcade pushbuttons, and visible at distance for panel indicators.
Standard T-1 3/4 through-hole footprint. Fits all 5mm LED holders, bezels, and panel-mount clips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sold individually (1 LED per quantity ordered).
More Information
| Size | 5mm Flat Top Diffused |
|---|---|
| Color | Pure Green |
| Luminosity/Brightness | 10,000-12,000 mcd |
| Forward Voltage | 3.0-3.4v |
| Current | 20mA |
| Wavelength | 515-525nm |
| Viewing Angle | Diffused |
| Mount Style | Through Hole (DIP) |
| Lens Color | Diffused In Emitting Color |
| LED Brightness Class | Super/Ultra/Extreme |
| Documentation Link | Documentation: 5mm Diffused Flat Top Pure Green LED Datasheet / Specifications |
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