I saw a series of photos where the experimenter was using a variable power supply and lpm on a diode. He was ramping up the current on the diode while measuring the mW output. After several increases in current the power of the diode leveled off. in fact the mW started dropping on further increases in ma.
Is it safe to run the diode at this level point or is it better to back down a little before final assembly? Is there any rule of thumb for determining the max safe working current on a diode with no specs?
Is it safe to run the diode at this level point or is it better to back down a little before final assembly? Is there any rule of thumb for determining the max safe working current on a diode with no specs?