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Franco B:
Has anyone had any experience with these?



I'm thinking about getting some to try in a project. They seem to be rated at about the same MCD intensity ~8k but I think they are meant to be much brighter due to the wide viewing angle (~140 degrees compared to the ~20 degrees of normal LEDs).
HaRuMaN:
When we were going through our design iterations on the RGB bubbletops, I was looking at those...  never bought any, though.
Franco B:
I may just bite the bullet and buy some. I've had an idea to solve another issue ;)
whammoed:
I use them in these:
http://www.nicemite.com/LightmiteTB/LightmiteTB.htm
They work nicely.  The ones I use are sufficient to light a trackball.  Some even find one too bright which is why I include the dimmer.
RandyT:

--- Quote from: Franco B on November 06, 2009, 06:20:54 am ---I'm thinking about getting some to try in a project. They seem to be rated at about the same MCD intensity ~8k but I think they are meant to be much brighter due to the wide viewing angle (~140 degrees compared to the ~20 degrees of normal LEDs).

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--- Quote ---Source Material: InGaN
Emitting Colour: Red/Green/Blue
Emitting Wavelength (nm): 620/520/465
Size: 7.62 x 7.62
Intensity (mcd): 550/1200/800
Viewing Angle (deg): 120
Forward Voltage (V): 2.0/3.2/3.2
Forward Current (mA): 20-30
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I'm not sure what you are asking.  The product in the image you linked to has the above specs.  The intensity is no better than that of most other RGB leds.  The only real difference is the package.

One thing to remember is that there are no "magic" LED's that can put out more light than others at the same current and voltage levels.  The light can be concentrated, and therefore be brighter in a smaller spot, but the volume of light (energy) will remain constant.  So always consider the voltage and current when looking at the overall light output of an LED.  

RandyT
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