Editing Light-emitting diode (section)

===Miniature===
[[File:Single and multicolor surface mount miniature LEDs in most common sizes.jpg|thumb|Image of miniature [[SMD LED|surface mount LED]]s in most common sizes. They can be much smaller than a traditional 5{{nbsp}}mm lamp type LED, shown on the upper left corner.]]
[[File:Very small 1.6x1.6x0.35 mm RGB Surface Mount LED EAST1616RGBA2.jpg|thumb|Very small (1.6×1.6×0.35{{nbsp}}mm) red, green, and blue surface mount miniature LED package with gold [[wire bonding]] details]]

These are mostly single-die LEDs used as indicators, and they come in various sizes from 1.8&nbsp;mm to 10&nbsp;mm, [[through-hole]] and [[surface mount]] packages.<ref>[http://www.elektor.com/magazines/2008/february/power-to-the-leds.350167.lynkx LED-design]. Elektor.com. Retrieved on March 16, 2012. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831112624/http://www.elektor.com/magazines/2008/february/power-to-the-leds.350167.lynkx |date=August 31, 2012 }}</ref> Typical current ratings range from around 1&nbsp;mA to above 20&nbsp;mA. LED's can be soldered to a flexible PCB strip to form LED tape popularly used for decoration.

Common package shapes include round, with a domed or flat top, rectangular with a flat top (as used in bar-graph displays), and triangular or square with a flat top. The encapsulation may also be clear or tinted to improve contrast and viewing angle. Infrared devices may have a black tint to block visible light while passing infrared radiation, such as the Osram SFH 4546.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OSRAM Radial T1 3/4, SFH 4546 IR LEDs - ams-osram - ams |url=https://ams-osram.com/products/leds/ir-leds/osram-radial-t1-34-sfh-4546 |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=ams-osram |language=en-US}}</ref>

5&nbsp;V and 12&nbsp;V LEDs are ordinary miniature LEDs that have a series resistor for direct connection to a 5{{nbsp}}V or 12{{nbsp}}V supply.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LED Through Hole 5mm (T-1 3/4) Red Built-in resistor 635 nm 4500 mcd 12V |url=https://vcclite.com/product/lth5mm12vfr4100/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=VCC |language=en-US}}</ref>