The resistor eats the leftover voltage so the LED runs at a safe, steady current.
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Presets
Red LED @ 12 V
Red LED @ 5 V
3× white in series
4× parallel @ 9 V
Supply voltage
12.0 V
LED forward voltage
2.0 V
LED forward current
20 mA
Arrangement
Series (one resistor)
Parallel (a resistor each)
Number of LEDs
3 LEDs
Resistor value
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Nearest standard
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Resistor power
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Suggested rating
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Total current
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Status
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