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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode '''Light Emitting Diodes (LED)'''] come in different colours, shapes, sizes and brightness. The more common colours being red, green and yellow. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode '''Light Emitting Diodes (LED)'''] come in different colours, shapes, sizes and brightness. The more common colours being red, green and yellow. | ||
They are also available in bi and tri-colour versions. Round ones come in 3, 5 and 8mm sizes. | They are also available in bi-colour and tri-colour versions. Round ones come in 3, 5 and 8mm sizes. | ||
There are also rectangular, square and bar types. | There are also rectangular, square and bar types. | ||
Flashing types are available and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven-segment_display '''seven segment displays'''] are made of a number of LEDs in a particular pattern. | Flashing types are available and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven-segment_display '''seven segment displays'''] are made of a number of LEDs in a particular pattern. | ||
Revision as of 18:43, 12 November 2014
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) come in different colours, shapes, sizes and brightness. The more common colours being red, green and yellow.
They are also available in bi-colour and tri-colour versions. Round ones come in 3, 5 and 8mm sizes.
There are also rectangular, square and bar types.
Flashing types are available and seven segment displays are made of a number of LEDs in a particular pattern.