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Limiting Resistor

  1. May 14, 2008 #1

    sanado

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    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

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    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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