5mm Piranha LED
5MM Piranha Single-Color - Hongcheng Optoelectronics LED Manufacturer
Product Overview:
The 5MM Piranha LED is a high-brightness light-emitting diode with a four-lead through-hole structure and an approximately 5mm emitting lens. It offers a large emitting area, high brightness, good heat dissipation, secure mounting and strong vibration resistance. Suitable for automotive lights, traffic signals, advertising signage and industrial warning equipment, with custom colors, brightness, wavelengths, encapsulants and lead structures available.
Key Advantages:
- Four-lead Piranha package for secure mounting and good stability
- 5MM lens emission with a large emitting area and high brightness
- Multiple leads assist heat conduction for good heat dissipation
- Suitable for environments involving vibration and prolonged operation
- Available in red, yellow, green, blue, white and orange
- Clear, diffused and tinted encapsulants available
- Custom brightness, wavelengths, angles and pin configurations available
Applications:
- Automotive tail lights, brake lights and turn signals
- Automotive instruments, interior lights and daytime running lights
- Traffic lights and road warning equipment
- Advertising letters, signboards and lightbox modules
- Industrial equipment and large control panels
- Landscape illumination and outdoor decorative lighting
Product Features:
Chips: Grade A chips from leading brands in Taiwan and mainland China provide high brightness, low lumen depreciation and good color consistency.
Gold wire: 99.99% pure gold wire bonding provides good conductivity and stable, reliable bonds.
Encapsulant: high-quality epoxy resin provides good light transmission, strong heat resistance and resistance to yellowing during long-term use.
Lead frame: a 4-pin metal frame with high thermal conductivity provides secure installation, good electrical conductivity and heat dissipation.
Customization: Custom lens shape, emission color, wavelength, brightness, pin positions and polarity configurations are available.
Packaging: bulk, bagged and customer-specified packaging are available, with crush, ESD and moisture protection.
Category: 5mm LED Series
Quick Reference: Key Optoelectronic Parameters (by Emission Color)
Test conditions: See the IF column for test current; ambient temperature 25℃. Data is taken from each model's datasheet. “—” indicates that the datasheet does not specify this item. Download the corresponding PDF for complete specifications.
| Emission Color | Part Number | Forward Voltage VF (V) | Wavelength / Color Temperature CCT | Optical Output (see values/notes for units) | Viewing Angle 2θ½ (°) | Test Current IF (mA) | Operating Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | HC-E5R3C-AB-L-4 | 1.8~2.4 | 620~630 nm | 1000~2000 mcd | 65 | 20 | -20 ~ +80℃ |
| Yellow | HC-E5Y412BJC-BA-L | 1.8~2.4 | 590~595 nm | 1000~2000 mcd | 50 | 20 | -40 ~ +80℃ |
| Pure Green | HC-E5G5C-AB-L | 2.8~3.4 | 520~525 nm | 7000~13000 mcd | 65 | 20 | -40 ~ +80℃ |
| White | HC-E5WC-AE-L-0.5W | 2.8~3.4 | 5500~6500 K | 55~65 lm | 65 | 150 | -40 ~ +80℃ |
Related Products
5MM Piranha Single-Color A Super Flux through-hole LED with 20~50mA drive and a 4-pin structure for good heat dissipation. Its luminous intensity exceeds that of ordinary 5mm round-top LEDs, making it suitable for automotive tail lights, advertising signs and outdoor high-brightness indicators. Supplied directly by Dongguan Hongcheng Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (an international member of Guangyu Group, with over 20 years of LED packaging experience). Uses A-grade chips and 99.99% pure gold wire bonding, with RoHS certification. Free samples and custom brightness bins and pin configurations are available. Download the datasheet PDF on this page for complete electrical specifications and mounting dimensions.
Q: Why are Super Flux LEDs suitable for automotive use?
A: The four-lead structure provides a large heat-dissipation area and good vibration resistance. Operating temperature is -40~+85℃. It has passed vibration and thermal shock testing and is suitable for automotive environments.
Product Specifications at a Glance
| Product Name | 5MM Piranha Single-Color |
|---|---|
| Package: | Through-Hole Package, Piranha |
| Dimensions | 5.0×5.0mm |
| Mounting: | DIP Through-hole |
| Emission Color | Single-color options available |
| Environmental Certification | RoHS |
| Manufacturer | Dongguan Hongcheng Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. |
| Customization: | Custom emission color, brightness, wavelength, encapsulant and lead length available |
| Detailed Specifications | See the datasheet PDF on this page for complete electrical parameters |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1K（1,000 pcs） |
| Sample Lead Time | Typically 3-4 working days |
| Volume Production Lead Time | Typically 10-15 working days |
💡 Typical Applications: Common applications include automotive tail lights, brake lights and turn signals, automotive instruments, interior lights and daytime running lights, traffic lights and road warning equipment, advertising letters, signs and light box modules.
Q: What is the difference between a Piranha LED and a standard 5mm round-top LED?
A: Piranha (Super Flux) LEDs use a four-lead square package with a large lead frame and good heat dissipation. They support 20~50mA driving and provide significantly higher brightness than ordinary 20mA round-head LEDs. Commonly used for automotive tail lights and advertising signage. Current production includes red/yellow/green and 0.5W white versions.
Ordering and Inquiry Information
Minimum order quantity: 1K (1,000 pcs); sample lead time is generally 3-4 working days, and volume production lead time is generally 10-15 working days (subject to order confirmation). For volume pricing, use the inquiry form on this page or call/message us on WeChat at 139 2571 4318. Specify the exact model and quantity in your inquiry.
Selection Recommendations
Through-hole LED lead polarity is long lead positive and short lead negative. Recommended soldering conditions are within 260℃/3 seconds. Forward voltage varies by color (1.8~3.4V); select the current-limiting resistor for the actual color.
Related Reading: LED Indicator Part Number Comparison Table (Complete 2026 Edition) ｜ Datasheet Download Center
Note: The parameters on this page were compiled against product documentation on 2026-09-17. Items not provided in a datasheet are not assigned uniform values. Refer to the datasheet for the relevant part number.
