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Which polarity goes to the flat side of LEDs

Posted: Apr 24th, '15, 10:25
by Ciarany
hi I don't understand how the LEDs are orientated , which goes to the flat side anode or cathode

Cheers Ciaran

Re: Which polarity goes to the flat side of LEDs

Posted: Apr 24th, '15, 10:33
by jeroenbvo
Hi Ciarany

Anode + and also has the longer lead
Cathode - has the shorter lead and also a flat side

If you look inside the led, the cathode is also the biggest of the two.

Cheers, Jeroen

Re: Which polarity goes to the flat side of LEDs

Posted: Apr 24th, '15, 10:50
by Ciarany
cheers , my leds don't really have a flat side i can see but i can work it out form your post thanks