GENERAL LED HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
- LEDS are static sensitive devices. Observe static sensitivity handling precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap when handling.
- When forming leads, the leads should be bent at a point at least 3 mm from the base of the led
- Avoid damage to LEDS by soldering for no longer than 3 seconds with 700° iron
- The following information applies only to single LED components, not LED Bulbs and Products. All of our LED bulbs and products have resistors built-in for operation at their rated voltages. LED components are not considered bulbs, an LED bulb is a complete system consisting of LEDs, LED drivers or resistors, and a housing.
- The same bulb may be listed under multiple locations. For instance, The same physical bulb might be used for both Tail Light and Stop Light Applications.
- ALWAYS USE A RESISTOR IN SERIES WITH THE LED OR LEDS. The forward voltage rating is TYPICAL and can vary from part to part, so while some LEDS may work fine just connected to a battery of the proper voltage, others will be overdriven and be destroyed. Here are a couple of useful links regarding this issue: