LED - Basic Red 5mm

LEDs - those blinky things. A must have for power indication, pin status, opto-electronic sensors, and fun blinky displays.

This is a very basic 5mm LED with a red lens. It has a typical forward voltage of 2.0V and a rated forward current of 20mA.

**Features:**

* 1.8-2.2VDC forward drop
* Max current: 20mA
* Suggested using current: 16-18mA
* Luminous Intensity: 150-200mcd

**Documents:**

* [Datasheet](http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Components/LED/COM-09590-YSL-R531R3D-D2.pdf)
* [LED Tutorial](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/light-emitting-diodes-leds)