"Diffused" LED's

[TreeSlayer]

what's the difference betwee a "diffused" LED and any other, and how can you tell them apart? thanks in advance!

Layton

[jimilee]

They're clear if they're not diffused most of the time

[midwayfair]

think of a non-diffused LED as more like a flashlight bulb. Light comes from one source and is brightest on a certain axis. The plastic holding the diode is clear.

A diffused LED will spread light evenly across the surface of the LED plastic. The plastic is usually colored.

You can diffuse any LED by rubbing the casing.

It's also important to know that blue and white LEDs are almost never diffused. Consequently, saying "diffused" is sometimes shorthand for saying "not a superbright." This can be important if forward voltage is a consideration.