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[Adam Wolf <adamwolf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sometimes half the battle is knowing the generic term for a new part!

Adam Wolf
Wayne and Layne, LLC

On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 4:19 PM, Dick Hollenbeck <dick@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 06/10/2013 03:59 PM, Adam Wolf wrote:
>> I am not certain if SMT LEDs light on their backside, but the ones I
>> have used do not.  One way to test this is with a continuity check on
>> a multimeter--you can usually get a little light out.
>>
>> On the other hand, I have used these previously with the names "gull
>> wing" or "backmount" or "reverse mount" SMT leds before--if your
>> aversion is to this particular brand or something.
>
>
> Thanks much.  The press release described something I had never used before.  But have
> since found out a number of companies make them:
>
>
>   http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/HSMA-C265/516-1466-6-ND/1913073
>
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> Looks like what I'll spec.
>
> Thanks for the help guys.
>
> Dick
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