0Jack A Lopez 10 years ago An LED is much like any other diode.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_diode The characteristic forward voltage drop depends on what material it is made of, and is related to the color of light it emits.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode#Colors_and_materials The maximum allowable current, or power handling ability, depends on the physical size and construction of the diode junction.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode#Types
0verence 10 years ago 20mA @ 1.6V -standard red LED.Wanted to know something else? Ask a more specific question.
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10 years ago
Which one?
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10 years ago
Check the data sheet for the LED or the sellers web site.
10 years ago
An LED is much like any other diode.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_diode
The characteristic forward voltage drop depends on what material it is made of, and is related to the color of light it emits.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode#Colors_and_materials
The maximum allowable current, or power handling ability, depends on the physical size and construction of the diode junction.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode#Types
10 years ago
20mA @ 1.6V -standard red LED.
Wanted to know something else? Ask a more specific question.