5640100824F

A 5640100824F LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a type of circuit board indicator typically used in arrays, light bars, and bar graphs. It is a bright, reliable, and long lasting indicator device, often adopted for a variety of applications. An important attribute of this device is its low power consumption.

Application Field

A 5640100824F LED typically finds use in a range of applications from security and automotive to industrial, domestic and entertainment sectors. It is often used to build volume indicators, as part of a warning system, or as a power indicator for computer systems, for example. This type of LED is often exchanged for the use of relays in certain applications, as it is much more reliable, cost effective, and efficient.

Working Principle

A 5640100824F LED operates on the principle of a diode which allows the flow of electricity in one direction only, from the anode to the cathode, when the device is forward biased. A voltage drop is produced when the device is forward biased, providing the working current between the cathode and the anode. The forward voltages of LEDs will vary between devices depending on the materials used and the wavelengths they emit, however they are in the range of 1.7V-2.2V.

The LED consists of two p-n junction diodes connected in anti-parallel. The LED can be illuminated on when the applied current is greater than the rated forward current. When the LED is on, the voltage across the terminated leads will increase to around 1.8V for a 5640100824F LED. The luminous intensity of an LED is directly proportional to its applied current and any adjustments to the current can yield a change in light intensity.