5mm Flat Top Wide Angle Cool / Clear White LED - Wide Angle
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- SKU
- 5MMFLATTOPLEDCOOLWHITE
- Color
- Cool / Clear White
- Size
- 5mm Flat Top
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Description / 5mm Flat Top Wide Angle Cool / Clear White LED - Wide Angle
The 5mm Cool White LED (Flat Top) delivers a wide viewing angle for even illumination from off-axis positions — the right choice when you need instrument panel backlighting, guitar pedal indicators, and arcade button illumination.
The flat lens surface spreads light at a wide 105-115 Degrees viewing angle — 4 to 5 times wider than a standard round-top LED. Bright and visible from off-axis angles while still maintaining clear color definition through the transparent lens.
| Size | 5mm (T-1 3/4) |
| Type | Flat Top |
| Forward Voltage | 3.2-3.4v |
| Brightness | 14,000-16,000mcd |
| Viewing Angle | 105-115 Degrees |
| Lens | Clear |
| 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: modern instrument cluster relamp (cool crisp white), dome/map light upgrade. 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: Cool white provides clean, bright indication without color tinting. The flat top is the standard choice on DIYStompboxes, r/diypedals, and The Gear Page. Visible from a standing position looking down at your pedalboard — a narrow round-top would appear dim from that angle.
- 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: commercial and industrial structure lighting (fluorescent look). 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 |
|---|---|
| Color | Cool / Clear White |
| Luminosity/Brightness | 14,000-16,000 mcd |
| Forward Voltage | 3.2-3.4v |
| Current | 20mA |
| Wavelength | N/A |
| Viewing Angle | 105-115 Degrees |
| Mount Style | Through Hole (DIP) |
| Lens Color | Clear |
| LED Brightness Class | Super/Ultra/Extreme |
| Documentation Link | Documentation: 5mm Flat Top Wide Angle Cool / Clear White LED - Wide Angle - Datasheet / Specifications |
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