On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 12:37 AM, Bob Blick wrote: > solarwind wrote: >> The most annoying thing about placing LEDs on your breadboard for pin >> status indication is that you need a resistor to go along with it. Why >> don't they just build the resistor right into the LED so it makes >> everyone's life easier? Do such products exist? > > http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=516-1306-ND > > Basically, search for something like "5V LED" and you'll find them. > > Be prepared to pay extra and have fewer parts to choose from. > > And since the resistor heat is produced within the package, lower > performance. > > -Bob Are there any with a built-in current source? Regards, Mark markrages@gmail -- Mark Rages, Engineer Midwest Telecine LLC markrages@midwesttelecine.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist