Paul Hutchinson wrote:
>
> > Fair comment re the parallel operation - but do leds fail open or short? -
>
> I've seen both types of failure although open circuit has been most common
> by a huge amount.


Agreed. In IR remotes, the LEDs almost always
go OC. These get some of the worst high current
abuse that you expect from a led. I can't remember
the last SC led I found...
-Roman

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