Hi
I'm planning to run a LED of mains power in a project. My idea is to use a series capasitor insted of a resistor. The circuit needs to fit in a very small space and i'm having prolems finding a capacitor rated for 230V AC that is small enugh. Does anyone have an idea of how a more regular capasitor would stand up to the mains voltage. I plan on putting in a small resistor in series in case the the capasitor should decide to die.
Anyone have any input?
I'm planning to run a LED of mains power in a project. My idea is to use a series capasitor insted of a resistor. The circuit needs to fit in a very small space and i'm having prolems finding a capacitor rated for 230V AC that is small enugh. Does anyone have an idea of how a more regular capasitor would stand up to the mains voltage. I plan on putting in a small resistor in series in case the the capasitor should decide to die.
Anyone have any input?