Voltage across components and max amps
Hello - thanks in advance for any help.
I wanted ask if anyone knows how to find out how much voltage goes across a particular component. For example, in the appendix of the 'Whats a Microcontoller' regarding more on electricity, if specifically says that the voltage across the·LED 1.6 V. This is useful in calculating the amps in my circuit. But how would I know that for other components other than resistors - say a servo or a display?
Also - do the specs normally indicate what the max number of amps the component can take?
What I'm trying to do is get to the point where I can build circuits on my own without doing too much damage [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Thanks!
Post Edited (thokennedy) : 1/5/2010 7:34:20 PM GMT
I wanted ask if anyone knows how to find out how much voltage goes across a particular component. For example, in the appendix of the 'Whats a Microcontoller' regarding more on electricity, if specifically says that the voltage across the·LED 1.6 V. This is useful in calculating the amps in my circuit. But how would I know that for other components other than resistors - say a servo or a display?
Also - do the specs normally indicate what the max number of amps the component can take?
What I'm trying to do is get to the point where I can build circuits on my own without doing too much damage [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Thanks!
Post Edited (thokennedy) : 1/5/2010 7:34:20 PM GMT
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Parts vendors like DigiKey have links to manufacturer's datasheets on their website under the particular product.