AceOfHearts
New Member
I have noticed that my 8051 can barely light an LED. I tried connecting the LEDs ground directly without a current limiting resistor, yet it was very dim.
I am using the 8051 to drive other devices like LCD which works fine.
Is the 8051 current output really so low?
I did 'overheat' the 8051 once by accudentally connecting it in reverse polarity... But the device still works perfectly.
Its just lighting an LED. So....
1) Is the 8051 current output always so low?
2) What is the best way to light up an LED connected to the 8051 to full brightness?
Thanks.
I am using the 8051 to drive other devices like LCD which works fine.
Is the 8051 current output really so low?
I did 'overheat' the 8051 once by accudentally connecting it in reverse polarity... But the device still works perfectly.
Its just lighting an LED. So....
1) Is the 8051 current output always so low?
2) What is the best way to light up an LED connected to the 8051 to full brightness?
Thanks.