https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:afc0379e-5971-403c-87c5-9fea406f42b7Matthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by Matt on 2/23/2022 8:24:00 AM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otyFC5sJI-E">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">In this theory-based episode, we&rsquo;re going to take a look at what makes LEDs tick and how to drive them properly making sure they operate long-term, avoiding premature failure. We&rsquo;ll also explore the right and wrong way to drive multiple LEDs in series and parallel, including how to drive a string of LEDs in series using a transistor.</p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek" data-e14adj="t">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/" data-e14adj="t">DC to Daylight</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: LEDs series parallel, driving LEDs, LED current source, current limit resistor, light emitting diode</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07/revision/6Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:55:53 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:afc0379e-5971-403c-87c5-9fea406f42b7tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07#commentsRevision 6 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 2/6/2023 1:55:53 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otyFC5sJI-E">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">In this theory-based episode, we&rsquo;re going to take a look at what makes LEDs tick and how to drive them properly making sure they operate long-term, avoiding premature failure. We&rsquo;ll also explore the right and wrong way to drive multiple LEDs in series and parallel, including how to drive a string of LEDs in series using a transistor.</p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: LEDs series parallel, driving LEDs, LED current source, current limit resistor, light emitting diode</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07/revision/5Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:14:27 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:afc0379e-5971-403c-87c5-9fea406f42b7tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07#commentsRevision 5 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 2/23/2022 4:14:27 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otyFC5sJI-E">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">In this theory-based episode, we&rsquo;re going to take a look at what makes LEDs tick and how to drive them properly making sure they operate long-term, avoiding premature failure. We&rsquo;ll also explore the right and wrong way to drive multiple LEDs in series and parallel, including how to drive a string of LEDs in series using a transistor.</p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: LEDs series parallel, driving LEDs, LED current source, current limit resistor, light emitting diode</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07/revision/4Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:33:36 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:afc0379e-5971-403c-87c5-9fea406f42b7cstantonhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07#commentsRevision 4 posted to Documents by cstanton on 2/23/2022 2:33:36 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otyFC5sJI-E">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;"><span>In this episode, we put a Zener diode to work in a voltage regulating application. I&rsquo;ve been wanting to put together a 13.8VDC, 30 amp linear power supply for a while now, and have gathered together all of the required components. However, it needs linear regulation to ensure the voltage is kept at the proper level. Sounds like a job for Zeners to me!</span></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: LEDs series parallel, driving LEDs, LED current source, current limit resistor, light emitting diode</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07/revision/3Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:50:35 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:afc0379e-5971-403c-87c5-9fea406f42b7cstantonhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by cstanton on 2/22/2022 7:50:35 PM<br /> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;"><span>In this episode, we put a Zener diode to work in a voltage regulating application. I&rsquo;ve been wanting to put together a 13.8VDC, 30 amp linear power supply for a while now, and have gathered together all of the required components. However, it needs linear regulation to ensure the voltage is kept at the proper level. Sounds like a job for Zeners to me!</span></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: LEDs series parallel, driving LEDs, LED current source, current limit resistor, light emitting diode</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07/revision/2Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:24:39 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:afc0379e-5971-403c-87c5-9fea406f42b7tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 2/22/2022 6:24:39 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbAt0kRevBI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;"><span>In this episode, we put a Zener diode to work in a voltage regulating application. I&rsquo;ve been wanting to put together a 13.8VDC, 30 amp linear power supply for a while now, and have gathered together all of the required components. However, it needs linear regulation to ensure the voltage is kept at the proper level. Sounds like a job for Zeners to me!</span></p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: LEDs series parallel, driving LEDs, LED current source, current limit resistor, light emitting diode</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07/revision/1Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:47:36 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:afc0379e-5971-403c-87c5-9fea406f42b7tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27486/how-to-drive-leds----dc-to-daylight-07#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 2/22/2022 1:47:36 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbAt0kRevBI">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">In this theory-based episode, we&rsquo;re going to take a look at what makes LEDs tick and how to drive them properly making sure they operate long-term, avoiding premature failure. We&rsquo;ll also explore the right and wrong way to drive multiple LEDs in series and parallel, including how to drive a string of LEDs in series using a transistor.</p> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: LEDs series parallel, driving LEDs, LED current source, current limit resistor, light emitting diode</div>