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    The document discusses how to determine the polarity of a light emitting diode (LED) when connecting it to a circuit. An LED must be connected with the correct polarity, with the positive side connecting to the positive side of the circuit and the negative side to the negative side. There are three methods to determine the polarity: 1) the flat edge of the LED lens is negative, 2) a larger flag inside the LED indicates the negative side, and 3) the shorter lead is typically negative, though the lead lengths may not always be reliable. Proper polarity is important for electricity to flow through the LED and turn on the light.

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    Electronics/Robotics Unit TIJ1O0_2019 - 2020

    Let there be Light!


    The Arduino provides electricity (electron flow) to a Light Emitting Diode (LED) to turn on the light

    An LED has to be connected with the correct polarity in the circuit


    The positive side of the LED must connect to the positive side of the circuit
    The negative side of the LED must connect to the negative side of the circuit

    How do we know the polarity of an LED?

    Anode is positive (remember “A+” - the unit mark you want!)


    Cathode is negative

    1. Flat edge of the LED lens - Flat edge is negative


    Always reliable - best method to determine polarity

    2. Size of flag inside LED


    “Large flag” is Negative
    “Small flag” is Positive
    But can’t always see inside LED lens

    3. Length of “leads”
    Short lead is Negative
    Long lead is Positive
    Not reliable as the leads can be cut or broken
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