Apr 3, 2015 #1 D Dayton Newly Enlightened Joined Jul 16, 2011 Messages 5 I was looking at the Luxeon A datasheet and noticed an embossed section on the lower part of the led. Does anyone know what the intended purpose of this "bump" is? Thanks in advance.
I was looking at the Luxeon A datasheet and noticed an embossed section on the lower part of the led. Does anyone know what the intended purpose of this "bump" is? Thanks in advance.
Apr 4, 2015 #2 I IMSabbel Enlightened Joined Dec 4, 2004 Messages 921 Its a zener diode to protect the LED itself from voltage spikes.
Apr 6, 2015 #3 D Dayton Newly Enlightened Joined Jul 16, 2011 Messages 5 Ok, that makes sense. Thanks!
Apr 9, 2015 #4 B bose301s Newly Enlightened Joined Dec 5, 2011 Messages 192 It's an ESD suppression device.
