The 0603 UV Purple SMD LED (1.6 × 0.8mm, metric 1608) is the most widely used SMD indicator size in both hobbyist and production PCB work — small enough for tight layouts, large enough to hand-solder reliably with flux and a fine-tip iron. UV/Purple output creates blacklight effects — used in art, cosplay props, escape room builds, and decorative accent lighting.
Package
0603 (1608 metric) — SMD surface mount
Forward Voltage
3.0-3.6v
Brightness
25mcd
Viewing Angle
120 Degrees
Lens
Clear
Drive Current
20mA typical
Hand-solderable with a fine-tip iron and flux paste. Easier than 0402, still small enough for tight decoder and PCB layouts.
Common uses:
Gaming console repair — Xbox 360/One, PS3/PS4, Wii, and Game Boy indicator LED replacement (iFixit community)
Guitar pedal builds — Boss 2017+ models and modern stompbox PCBs use 0603 indicator LEDs (Freestompboxes, PedalPCB)
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.
About true UV LEDs: This LED emits genuine ultraviolet light at 395–405nm. To the human eye, true UV often appears as a deep blue or blue-violet hue rather than a vivid purple — this is normal and expected. The perceived color can change depending on what the UV light is shining on (fluorescent materials will glow brightly) and the ambient lighting in the room. In a dark room, the LED looks blue-violet; in a lit room it may appear dimmer than other colors because most of the output is in the invisible UV spectrum. True UV LEDs also have lower visible light intensity than other colors — this is inherent to the wavelength, not a defect. If you want a visibly bright purple without UV properties, see our diffused purple LEDs.
PCB Design: KiCad footprint: LED_SMD:LED_0603_1608Metric (built-in with KiCad). EasyEDA: search “LED_0603_1608Metric” 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.
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