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Is it possible to power a led with passive earphones?

Hi,

Is it possible to power a led with passive earphones?
I took apart some earphones and connected the 2 wires in the right earphones and it didn't power the led. Am i doing it wrong? thanks

3 answers
Nov 17, 2010. 2:17 AMrickharris says:
No there will not be enough power to light the LEd, most (depending on type and colour) need around 2 - 3 volts and 10 MA of current.
Nov 17, 2010. 6:54 AMjanw says:
+1

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