> >At roughly 3% duty cycle he will really have to put the power
> >to the segments, is this really safe?
>
> Provided the average duty cycle is not exceeded, and the maximum current
> rating not exceeded then yes it is safe.

The may then be the bond wires. Maximum pulsed current limits are often set
by these AFAIR.


        RM

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