>> So, the moral of the story is that even low-power indicator LEDs will
>> fail eventually when run at even 1.5x their max rated current.

> So it appears they rarely fail if run at 1.0x or less of their rated
> max current.

That MAY be true but be VERY ware of extending specific examples to
general conclusions.

Chinese made LEDs are a very variable feat - agin, world class through
utter junk.

Most failures occurred when 6 LEDS operated in parallel with a single
shared series resistor (very naughty) were fed with 6 x rated current
notionally shared amongst 6 LEDS.

It's easy to imagine some LEDs getting 2 x rated current in some cases
with this arrangement.

BUT I think I have seen short circuit LEs in a cinstant current fed
series string.


     Russell
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