8mm Straw Hat Wide Angle Orange / Amber LED - Ultra Bright .5 Watt

The 8mm straw hat orange / amber .5 watt led is a very popular wide angle high power led.

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SKU
8MMSTRAWHATHALFWATTORANGE
Color
Orange/Amber
Size
8mm Straw Hat .5 Watt
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Description / 8mm Straw Hat Wide Angle Orange / Amber LED - Ultra Bright .5 Watt

The 8mm Straw Hat 0.5W Amber/Orange 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.

Type8mm Straw Hat 0.5W
Forward Voltage2.0-2.3v
Brightness15-20 LM (Lumens)
Viewing Angle~ 120 Degrees
Drive Current100-120mA
Power.5 Watt

Mounting: Standard 8mm straw hat through-hole package with wide viewing angle. Higher current than standard 20mA LEDs — requires appropriate current-limiting resistors or a constant-current driver.

Common applications

  • Primary: DIY lighting projects, high-output indicator applications
  • 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

These 0.5W LEDs run at higher current than standard 20mA LEDs but are still standard through-hole packages — no heatsink is needed. Ensure your power supply can deliver the required current and use appropriately rated resistors or a constant-current driver. A constant-current LED driver is recommended for multi-LED arrays, but a properly sized resistor works fine for individual LEDs.

Pair with

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

Frequently Asked Questions

No. These are standard through-hole LEDs that run at higher current than typical 20mA LEDs, but they do not require a heatsink. Just ensure your resistor or driver is rated for the current draw.
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 8mm Straw Hat .5 Watt
Color Orange/Amber
Luminosity/Brightness 15-20 LM (Lumens)
Forward Voltage 2.0-2.3v
Current 100-120mA
Wavelength 600-610nm
Viewing Angle ~ 120 Degrees
Mount Style Through Hole (Pins)
Lens Color Water Clear
LED Brightness Class Super/Ultra/Extreme
Documentation Link Documentation: 8mm Straw Hat Wide Angle Amber / Orange LED - Ultra Bright .5 Watt Datasheet / Specifications

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