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Hi, just connected a IR diode to a driver, then to 3 volts, worked fine for a few seconds (i know the driver worked because i tested it with other diodes). So, in like 2 seconds, i hear a sizzling sound and then a small, sharp, POP! The diode was no more, then i tested the other 2 diodes that came in the package, and they worked fine. Any idea why this happened?

Thanks