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Hey all,
I was wondering if diodes draw their own voltage even without a driver. Since i am taking a IR diode and putting it in a dorcy jr. with a 10 ohm resistor, the diode needs 2.4 volts. The dorcy outputs 5 volts. Will the diode draw its own voltage, or do i need a capacitor?
I was wondering if diodes draw their own voltage even without a driver. Since i am taking a IR diode and putting it in a dorcy jr. with a 10 ohm resistor, the diode needs 2.4 volts. The dorcy outputs 5 volts. Will the diode draw its own voltage, or do i need a capacitor?