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Oldskool:
I've purchased several superbright LEDs.
The make up of the LED is that one side is the anode, and the other side is the cathode. Light will only emit if the polarity is correct. Right.......?
Well, this rule applies when I hook up a single LED. When I connect a 6-cluster LED, it doesn't matter what the polarity is. It glows both ways.
Why is that?
Sasquatch!:
Got a link (or at least a picture) of this 6-cluster thingy you're talking about?
brooksware2000:
--- Quote from: Oldskool on March 23, 2004, 10:19:14 pm ---
I've purchased several superbright LEDs.
The make up of the LED is that one side is the anode, and the other side is the cathode. Light will only emit if the polarity is correct. Right.......?
Well, this rule applies when I hook up a single LED. When I connect a 6-cluster LED, it doesn't matter what the polarity is. It glows both ways.
Why is that?
--- End quote ---
Hmmm, what kindof socket are you using to connect the LED's? I have the same ones and that sounds kinda odd.
Santoro:
Sounds to me like the manufacturer has included some circuitry to reverse the connections if they are backward. Probably to 'idiot-proof' the lights for the automotive market.
Or I could be completely wrong. That has happened once or twice. ;)
Oldskool:
--- Quote from: Sasquatch! on March 24, 2004, 12:05:22 am ---Got a link (or at least a picture) of this 6-cluster thingy you're talking about?
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Yeah, here it is, with a product description.
T13-W6 White LED bulb
12VDC White 6-LED Wedge Base bulb
measure 1 1/8 long by 1/2 inch maximum diameter (194/168 type)
Non Polarized
Now, I have to assume that being "non-polarized" means that polarity is not an issue.
Why is this...........?
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