> The question is, how could one characterize these LEDs to determine > what > they should be driven with? Here's where that Philips graph that I posted a ref to originally came from "Understanding power LED lifetime analysis. How intuitive graphical data sets help lighting designers accurately predict power LED reliability in different operating environments." http://www.lumileds.com/pdfs/WP12.pdf Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist