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    mechanical turn signal blinker.

    I'm curious about how a (not so) simple electro-mechanical turn signal auto blinker works. The simple and incorrect answer, given by the how does it work sites, is a heater on a bi-metallic strip. This doesn't explain the blinker properties. The blinker is in series with the load. A simple...
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    LED lifetime and output degredation with over current.

    I have been designing LED taillights. I limit myself to the recommended current but have to compete with people who overdrive the LEDs significantly, from 2 to 5 times. I can find no good information on how much over current or higher ambient temperature affects LEDs lifetime or light output. I...

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