1. May 14, 2008 #1

   sanado

   

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

    

   sanado, May 14, 2008
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3. May 14, 2008 #2

   montoyas7940

   

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

    

   montoyas7940, May 14, 2008

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