5mm Piranha Pink LED - Ultra Bright Superflux

The 5mm pink piranha / superflux led is a very popular led for back lighting and illumination.

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5MMPIRANHALEDPINK
Color
Pink
Size
5mm Piranha / Superflux LED
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Description / 5mm Piranha Pink LED - Ultra Bright Superflux

The 5mm Pink Piranha / Superflux LED packs high output into a wide-body, 4-pin through-hole package. The Piranha/Superflux design provides a 100-120 Degrees viewing angle with significantly more light output than a standard 5mm round-top LED. The 4-pin mounting provides mechanical stability on PCBs — no wobble or misalignment.

Size5mm Piranha / Superflux
Forward Voltage3.0-3.4v
Brightness12,000-15,000mcd
Viewing Angle100-120 Degrees
PackagePiranha / Superflux 4-pin through-hole (approx. 7.6mm square body)
Drive Current20mA typical

Common applications

  • Automotive tail light and brake light arrays: Build custom LED tail light boards with multiple Piranha LEDs for even, high-output illumination. The wide body and 4-pin mount make dense PCB arrays stable and reliable.
  • OEM tail light component replacement: Many factory-installed LED tail lights use Piranha/Superflux LEDs. When individual LEDs fail, replacing the specific LED is far cheaper than a new tail light assembly. Common on post-2005 vehicles.
  • Channel letter and sign backlighting: Arrays of white and red Piranha LEDs behind sign faces provide bright, even illumination. The wide viewing angle minimizes dead spots between LEDs.
  • Model railroad structure lighting: The high output and wide beam angle make Piranha LEDs effective for large-scale (O, G gauge) platform and yard lighting where standard LEDs are too dim.
  • Custom PCB indicator arrays: The 4-pin package mounts flat and stable on custom PCBs. Used for multi-LED status panels, bar graph displays, and high-visibility indicator matrices.

PCB footprint note: The Piranha/Superflux package is not included in standard KiCad or EasyEDA libraries. The 4-pin layout uses approximately 5mm square pin spacing on a 7.6mm body. We plan to provide a KiCad footprint for this package in the future.

Resistor quick reference (20mA):
SupplyResistorRating
5V100Ω1/4W
9V300Ω1/4W
12V470Ω1/4W
15V*620Ω1/2W
18V750Ω1/2W

*Use 15V instead of 12V for vehicle/alternator sources to account for charging voltage (13.8–14.4V).

Full LED Resistor Calculator → for other voltages, series strings, and parallel configurations. Or skip the math with our 20mA Current Limiter (2–45V DC).

Frequently Asked Questions

Piranha (Superflux) LEDs have a wider body (7.6mm square), 4 mounting pins instead of 2, and a wider viewing angle. The 4-pin mount provides mechanical stability on PCBs, and the higher output makes them ideal for automotive tail light arrays and sign backlighting.
Yes — many factory-installed LED tail lights (post-2005 vehicles) use Piranha/Superflux LEDs. Match the color and forward voltage of the original, desolder the failed LED, and solder in the replacement.

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).

PCB Design: KiCad footprint: LighthouseLEDs:LED_Piranha_7.6x7.6mm (custom footprint). EasyEDA: search “LED_Piranha_7.6x7.6mm” in the built-in library. Download KiCad files ↓

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 5mm Piranha / Superflux LED
Color Pink
Luminosity/Brightness 12,000-15,000 mcd
Forward Voltage 3.0-3.4v
Current 20mA
Wavelength N/A Pink
Viewing Angle 100-120 Degrees
Mount Style Through Hole (DIP)
Lens Color Clear
LED Brightness Class Super/Ultra/Extreme
Documentation Link Documentation: 5mm Piranha Pink LED Datasheet / Specifications

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