LED symbol
Also called Light emitting diode
A light emitting diode: a diode that gives off light when current flows through it. The two arrows point away from it.
ANSI / IEEE
IEC 60617
What the LED symbol means
A light emitting diode: a diode that gives off light when current flows through it. The two arrows point away from it.
ANSI and IEC symbols
Where you see it
Indicators, status lights, displays and lighting.
What is written next to it
On a schematic, the LED usually carries its designator and colour or part number, such as LED1 green.
Related symbols
Frequently asked questions
What does the LED symbol look like?
On ANSI drawings: A diode with two arrows pointing outwards. In IEC 60617: The same diode with two outward arrows.
Is the LED symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?
Yes, it is drawn the same way in most legends.
Where is a LED used?
Indicators, status lights, displays and lighting.
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