{"product_id":"3mm-uv-purple-led-515-520nm-clear-transparent-10-25-50-100-pack","title":"3mm UV \/ Purple LED – 515-520nm Clear Transparent (10\/25\/50\/100 Pack)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e📋 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 3mm UV\/Purple LEDs (390–410nm) emit near-ultraviolet (UV-A) light through a clear transparent lens — great for blacklight effects, fluorescence detection, and indicator applications. With a 30° viewing angle and standard 20mA drive current, they're an easy drop-in for any breadboard or through-hole PCB project, whether you're just getting started with electronics or building out a full production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear-UV \/ purple emitting color (390–410nm, UV-A range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30° viewing angle (50% power angle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear (water-clear transparent) lens package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 2.54mm pin spacing — fits breadboards and perfboard directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow forward current draw (20mA) for efficient, long-lasting use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in convenient 10, 25, 50, and 100-piece packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎯 Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlacklight\/novelty lighting effects for parties, displays, and hobby projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescence detection — making fluorescent inks, dyes, minerals, and phosphorescent materials glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterfeit currency and document verification indicators (spotting UV security features)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience and educational demonstrations of UV fluorescence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicator lighting for UV sensor testing and calibration setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #ffc107; border-radius: 6px; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #d63600; margin: 0 0 8px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e⚠️ Please Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0;\"\u003eThis is a low-power (300–500 mcd) indicator-level UV LED — not a curing lamp or high-output UV flashlight emitter. It's best suited for small-scale fluorescence and detection effects rather than illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📊 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm (0.12 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmitting Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV \/ Purple (390–410nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens\/Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear (Transparent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.54mm (0.1 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForward Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0–3.2V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForward Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30° (50% power angle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300–500 mcd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 19mm (3\/4 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnode (+): Long Lead | Cathode (−): Short Lead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 What's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your package size at checkout — 10, 25, 50, or 100 pieces of the 3mm UV\/Purple LED, Clear (Transparent) lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💡 Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use a current-limiting resistor with this LED — running it directly off a battery or supply voltage above 3.2V without one can burn it out almost instantly. For a typical 5V supply, a 100–150Ω resistor works well at 20mA. \u003cstrong\u003eAs with any UV light source, avoid prolonged direct eye exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to skip the resistor math entirely? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/envistiamall.com\/products\/led-driver-20ma-constant-current-source-ccr\"\u003e20mA LED Driver\u003c\/a\u003e. It eliminates the need for current-limiting resistors and lets you drive a single LED or a series string of LEDs at various drive voltages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold and supported by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/envistiamall.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Envistia Mall Home Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEnvistia Mall\u003c\/a\u003e. Ships from the USA. The manufacturer and Envistia LLC (dba Envistia Mall) are not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from the use of this product. Always follow proper electrical safety practices when working with electronic components. Specifications are based on manufacturer data and are subject to change without notice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Envistia","offers":[{"title":"10 LEDs","offer_id":48660410433785,"sku":"EM-LEDLI-0013-UV-10X","price":2.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 LEDs","offer_id":48660410466553,"sku":"EM-LEDLI-0013-UV-25X","price":4.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 LEDs","offer_id":48660410499321,"sku":"EM-LEDLI-0013-UV-50X","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 LEDs","offer_id":48660410532089,"sku":"EM-LEDLI-0013-UV-100X","price":7.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1641\/0911\/files\/LED_3mm_Clear_UV_2.jpg?v=1783906248","url":"https:\/\/envistiamall.com\/es\/products\/3mm-uv-purple-led-515-520nm-clear-transparent-10-25-50-100-pack","provider":"Envistia Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}