Limiting Resistor: Purpose of Placing in Front of LED

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Start date May 14, 2008
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May 14, 2008

sanado

What is the purpose of placing a limiting resistor infront of an LED?

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May 14, 2008

montoyas7940

The resistor is used to limit the current flowing through the LED by increasing the total resistance.

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