[DML] Re: LED lights
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[DML] Re: LED lights



I think it's just a general sort-of thing.  If for whatever reason, 
a particular LED would have a breakdown voltage that is the same, or 
very close to the normal operating voltage (12V + resistor) of the 
LED, the LED would probably be thermally damaged.  Not that this is 
a likely scenario, but I guess it's possible.  To my knowledge, 
zener diodes are the only kind that aren't damaged by operating in 
the breakdown region.

Matt
#1604


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, doctorDHD@xxxx wrote:
> Can anyone  explain why connecting an LED light in reverse would 
do anything 
> other than not  light up the lamp?
>  
> In my  experience with plain LEDs they act as a Diode, in that 
they conduct 
> only in one  direction.  I have hooked up many an LED win reverse 
without ANY  
> problem.  As a matter of fact, they make dual LEDs with each one 
connected  
> opposite the other so you can detect which way the current is  
flowing.
>  
> Is there  something else in an automotive LED replacement other 
than LED(s) 
> and a  resistor?
> 
> Dave & 6530
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> "Just Say  NO, to the COUCH POTATO!"®
> 
> To see how go to _www.tvpedaler.com_ (http://www.tvpedaler.com/)   
> 
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




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