# LED - Ultraviolet

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-08662 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/led-ultraviolet.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/led-ultraviolet.html.md))

This is a simple 5mm LED with an interesting array of applications. This UV LED can be used for counterfeit detection (bills, credit cards, documents, etc), sterilization, pesticide, black lights, sun burns, the list goes on. Please wear eye protection when using these LEDs.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $2.55 (inc GST) — $2.32 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $2.25 (exc GST) · 25+ $2.20 (exc GST) · 100+ $2.11 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 1 today, and up to 120 more in 5–11 days.

## Description

This is a simple 5mm LED with an interesting array of applications. This UV LED can be used for counterfeit detection (bills, credit cards, documents, etc), sterilization, pesticide, black lights, sun burns, the list goes on. Please wear eye protection when using these LEDs.

**Features:**

- T1 ¾ 5mm clear lens
- 395-400nm
- 100-180mcd
- 3-3.6V forward drop
 
**Documents:**

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/YSL-R547P4C-E3_176091f8cea.pdf)
- [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_-_ultraviolet__com-08662__01.jpg)