This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Flashlights category on DigiKey.com
A flashlight is a portable device that consists of the light source, a reflector, a transparent cover, reflector, a battery, and a switch which are supported and protected by a case. Flashlights are used as a light source when in a place with no power, during power outages or areas with low light. The different types of flashlights are Headlamps, Lantern, Penlight, Spotlight, Work Light, Area Light, Emergency Light, and Clamp Light.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Lamp Type: Indicates the type of bulb technology used for the lighting element of the device.
Lamp Output: Indicates the amount of light produced, typically measured in lumens. Multiple numbers indicate different levels of device function.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as adjustable brightness, swiveling head, or water resistant.
Battery Cell Size: Indicates the dimensions of the cells or batteries required by a device, in terms of industry-standard size designations.
Length: Indicates the overall length of the device.
Material - Body: Indicates the material from which a device’s outer casing or housing is fabricated.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | PLED23AEH |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | N515-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Energizer Battery Company |
| DESCRIPTION | Flashlight Penlight Style LED 35 Lumens AAA (Requires 2) 5.72" (145.3mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | FL-2000 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | K608-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Jonard Tools |
| DESCRIPTION | Flashlight Standard Style LED 120 Lumens AA (Requires 1) 3.78" (96.0mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 56411 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1742-56411-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Klein Tools, Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Flashlight Standard Style LED 12, 15, 100, 275 Lumens 4.27" (108.5mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |