# Tri-color LED has different pinout from the datasheet **URL:** \ **Category:** Optoelectronics\ **Tags:** electromechanical, american-bright-optoelectronics-corporation, leds, kingbright, optoelectronics\ **Created:** [October 12, 2023, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626 "2023-10-12T07:32:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/1 "2023-10-12T07:32:16Z")
Hi all, I’ve just obtained a small number of [these BL-HJXGXBX32N tri-color LEDs](https://www.digikey.nl/nl/products/detail/american-bright-optoelectronics-corporation/BL-HJXGXBX32N/9678120), which I’ve selected especially because of the pinout in the datasheet: RGB with polarities that are inverted from how they are typically in most RGB LEDs. The curious thing is that the LEDs I received are the correct (‘inverted’) polarity, but the color order doesn’t match that indicated in the datasheet: they are RBG, not RGB. Could anyone shed some light on this, pun included? Did I receive a different version, or is the datasheet erroneous? ---
**Author:** ![Nathan\_2268](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/nathan_2268/32/1883_2.png) [@Nathan\_2268](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Nathan_2268)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/2 "2023-10-12T14:13:12Z")
@stevenkruyswijk We can have this looked at. Would you have the date and lot codes for the LED you got? You can direct message me with that information. ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/3 "2023-10-12T14:17:54Z")
Thanks - I can’t seem to find the direct message functionality… do you mind if I paste the label of the bag here? Assuming the date and lot codes are on that ---
**Author:** ![Nathan\_2268](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/nathan_2268/32/1883_2.png) [@Nathan\_2268](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Nathan_2268)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/4 "2023-10-12T14:33:24Z")
If you want you can post it here. ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/5 "2023-10-12T14:34:01Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/5/9/59a62f21676aeefbe2d84d51c3e5b3d836e08559.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/6 "2023-10-12T14:40:00Z")
here is my test setup, the broken original tri-color LED on top. I would ideally find a part that more closely matches that ‘portrait’ orientation form factor ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/7/d/7d66524ea11749d4c3e786f29fafe37715534d93.jpeg) here’s the desired pinout from the datasheet: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/e/3/e38312fc806ef4f8c3dec9e3e0a389a435b71d45.png) ---
**Author:** ![Nathan\_2268](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/nathan_2268/32/1883_2.png) [@Nathan\_2268](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Nathan_2268)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/7 "2023-10-12T14:45:27Z")
Would you be able to take images of the BL-HJXGXBX32N with each color lite up? ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/8 "2023-10-12T14:46:34Z")
I can certainly attempt… just a sec ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/9 "2023-10-12T14:51:54Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/4/8/48481172e4a5c8d2696ed8d7b242d7f54259586e.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/e/9/e9682b9b7f7050704f83af064b7e5f41a64438c1.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/8/0/806780be2afff3766d0dd4c36f1c9675359e8318.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nathan\_2268](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/nathan_2268/32/1883_2.png) [@Nathan\_2268](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Nathan_2268)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/10 "2023-10-12T14:52:42Z")
Thank you. I have submitted an inquiry to see if insight can be provided. ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/11 "2023-10-12T14:54:13Z")
Thanks! I’ve also double-checked the continuities on that proto board, nothing out of the ordinary there. ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/12 "2023-10-19T07:11:41Z")
Any news on this issue, please? I’d like to move forward with my repair… ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_2724](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/ryan_2724/32/1716_2.png) [@Ryan\_2724](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Ryan_2724)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/13 "2023-10-19T16:18:31Z")
Hi @stevenkruyswijk , The datasheet just by looking at it is incorrect, along with your actual tests proving this. * * * The datasheet _correctly_ lists the order of color here: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/1/c/1c098c1882080355541ed9059ac32da5137716fa.png) * * * …but then _incorrectly_ lists the color pinout here: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/1/0/105b4c7b758d474c0aa5f77bc004e48d77eeeafb.png) * * * [BL-HJXGXBX32L & BL-HJLG6BH32L](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/led-indication-discrete/105?s=N4IgTCBcDaIEIBkC0AJAUgDQOIbhgzGAgAQA%20xiqaCWAbHCoQiALoC%20QA) would be the only alternative options with RBG configuration, but are larger in size, millicandela differences & other smaller differences which may not work for your board. * * * [Click here](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/led-indication-discrete/105?s=N4IgTCBcDaIEIBkC0AJAUgDQOIbhgzGAHIAEAPiYqpjnoQuZcuglgGxwr0gC6AvkA) for comparison link between original and the two mentioned above. ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/14 "2023-10-19T16:26:31Z")
@Ryan_2724 I see - although I think you mean alternative options with RGB configuration 🙂 it does still seem odd to me why American Bright would offer this RBG part, when their other offerings are RGB… could it be an oversight? If you have a suggestion for me on how to find a more close match to the original tricolor LED in more of a portrait orientation, that would be super. I guess I could try to contact HP to see whether they could and would be willing to divulge the original part number… ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_2724](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/ryan_2724/32/1716_2.png) [@Ryan\_2724](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Ryan_2724)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/15 "2023-10-19T16:44:57Z")
Hi @stevenkruyswijk , Sorry about that 🙂 , I meant to send you this link: [SFT825N-S | BL-HJXGXBX32N | ASMB-TTF0-0A20B | ASMB-TTF2-0B20B](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/led-indication-discrete/105?s=N4IgTCBcDaIMoDEAqAOMBWAcgWjgAgB88AhAGWwAkApADQHEbiaBmMTQvAQTgFljskSBAAZswzmGHEO3PgKFgxxScRABdAL5A) which is a comparison link from your original incorrect part, to RGB options that we have in stock. I was not able to locate American Bright options with the correct RGB configuration in a similar LED style. Please review if one of those alternative options would work for you as there may be differences. By clicking the American Bright manufacturer inside the filter (& not apply filters), it will highlight the differences within the other filter parameters if you want to do a quick check on the differences. ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/16 "2023-10-19T16:48:04Z")
@Ryan_2724 thanks, but nope: those all have the more typical, but for this application: wrong polarities ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_2724](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/ryan_2724/32/1716_2.png) [@Ryan\_2724](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Ryan_2724)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/17 "2023-10-19T17:02:44Z")
I see that now, the polarities are backwards, darn. Below is their contact, hopefully they can provide you with further information. [https://www.americanbrightled.com/contact/](https://www.americanbrightled.com/contact/) [AAAF3529SEEZGKQBKS](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/kingbright/AAAF3529SEEZGKQBKS/5803666) from Kingbright appears what you are looking for, however is non-stocking and the only LED I see that is similar to your requirements, please review datasheet specifications. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/b/c/bc4c46220ba070a1968faa102acc565e1545d770.png) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/4/5/45f608c29628f0a46568d04f25b05c9151d46696.png) ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/18 "2023-10-19T17:04:41Z")
Interesting, thanks! Encouraging to see that there’s at least one other manufacturer that uses this reverse polarity. ---
**Author:** ![stevenkruyswijk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/stevenkruyswijk/32/41854_2.png) [@stevenkruyswijk](https://forum.digikey.com/u/stevenkruyswijk)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/19 "2023-10-19T17:19:47Z")
…and unfortunately that Kingbright LED is significantly less bright, too I have contacted American Bright sales over a week ago about this issue but haven’t heard back. ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_2724](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/ryan_2724/32/1716_2.png) [@Ryan\_2724](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Ryan_2724)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626/20 "2023-10-19T17:29:29Z")
Hi @stevenkruyswijk , If you do acquire a part number from them, we will most likely be able to quote it at their minimum quantity requirement, which may be a higher number i’d guess along with manufacturer lead time. [Next page](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tri-color-led-has-different-pinout-from-the-datasheet/35626.md?page=2)