I am using a 4511 BCD to 7 segment display which says it can source 25mA. I need to drive 2 of the 7-segment displays that will display the same number. The typical forward voltage of these displays are 4V (max of 5V) at 10mA.
If I would use a 9V power supply and wire the two displays in parallel, am I safe to not use any current limiting resistors and just hook them directly to the 4511?
Same question if I would use a 5V power supply. Would I take a pretty big hit on the brightness if I did this?
Thanks.
Greg
If I would use a 9V power supply and wire the two displays in parallel, am I safe to not use any current limiting resistors and just hook them directly to the 4511?
Same question if I would use a 5V power supply. Would I take a pretty big hit on the brightness if I did this?
Thanks.
Greg