I have been experimenting with several cree leds lately. Im trying to figure out if the material which I have attached them to will work as a heat sink.
I have one hooked to a power supply and running at a constant 700ma. It is glued to to my heat sink with arctic silver. When I grab the led the little ring will begin to burn me after a second or two.
I assume this is too hot however dont have anything to check the actual temp with.
any ideas from those who have messed with these leds before if this is cooking it or normal.
For what its worth its running just as it should be. Just hotter than what I like.
I have one hooked to a power supply and running at a constant 700ma. It is glued to to my heat sink with arctic silver. When I grab the led the little ring will begin to burn me after a second or two.
I assume this is too hot however dont have anything to check the actual temp with.
any ideas from those who have messed with these leds before if this is cooking it or normal.
For what its worth its running just as it should be. Just hotter than what I like.