Power them in series AND use a current diode tied to 24V.  You can make one
from a DMOS FET and a resistor.

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Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 9:32 AM
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Subject: [EE]: powering LEDs from 24V DC


Greetings,

what is the most efficient way to drop the voltage from 24V DC to safe
enough to power 5 leds in parallel ? thanks.


regards,
ckchan

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