# LED - RGB Diffused Common Cathode

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-09264 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
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Ever hear of a thing called RGB? Red, Green, Blue? How about an RGB LED? These 5mm units have four pins - Cathode is the longest pin. One for each color and a common cathode. Use this one LED for three status indicators or pulse width modulate all three and get mixed colors!

## Pricing

- **Price:** $3.85 (inc GST) — $3.50 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $3.39 (exc GST) · 25+ $3.33 (exc GST) · 100+ $3.18 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). Delivered by Tue, 11th of Aug.
- We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 2900 more in 5–11 days.

## Description

Ever hear of a thing called RGB? Red, Green, Blue? How about an RGB LED? These 5mm units have four pins - Cathode is the longest pin. One for each color and a common cathode. Use this one LED for three status indicators or pulse width modulate all three and get mixed colors!

 These LEDs are diffused; so they'll appear dimmer, but have a wider viewing angle.

**Features:**

- Forward Voltage (RGB): (2.0, 3.2, 3.2)V
- Max Forward Current (RGB): (20, 20, 20)mA
- Max Luminosity (RGB): (2800, 6500, 1200)mcd
 
**Documents:**

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/YSL-R596CR4G3B5W-F12_49129181323.pdf)
- Wiring Example
- [LED Tutorial](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/light-emitting-diodes-leds)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/l/e/led_-_rgb_diffused_common_cathode__com-09264__01.jpg)