The 3mm 8x8 Dot Matrix Red LED is a compact and versatile display module consisting of an 8x8 matrix of red LEDs arranged in a grid. It is designed for creating alphanumeric displays, graphical patterns, and various visual indicators in electronic projects. This dot matrix LED is ideal for use in digital clocks, scrolling text displays, and decorative lighting applications.
Key Features:
- 8x8 matrix arrangement of red LEDs
- Compact 3mm diameter LED size
- High brightness with red LED color
- Suitable for displaying text, graphics, and patterns
- Commonly used in DIY electronics and display modules
- LED Type: Red LED Dot Matrix
- Matrix Size: 8x8 (64 individual LEDs)
- LED Diameter: 3mm
- Forward Voltage: Typically 1.8V to 2.2V (for red LEDs)
- Forward Current: 20mA (per LED, typical)
- Peak Wavelength: Approximately 620-630nm (red)
- Viewing Angle: Typically 120° (for red LEDs)
- Package Type: Dot matrix array
- Alphanumeric displays
- Scrolling text and graphics
- Digital clocks and counters
- Decorative and indicator lighting
- Educational projects and prototypes
- Connect the 8x8 dot matrix LED to your control circuit, ensuring proper connection to the row and column pins.
- Use appropriate drivers or controllers to manage the LEDs and create the desired display patterns or text.
- Power the LEDs with a suitable current-limiting resistor or constant current driver to ensure proper brightness and longevity.
- Ensure proper current-limiting resistors are used to prevent overcurrent and damage to the LEDs.
- Verify the wiring connections to avoid incorrect display patterns or potential short circuits.
- Handle the LED matrix carefully to avoid damage to the delicate LED elements.