Old 02-13-11, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by znomit
I don't know about that "bulb" specifically but common Cree LEDs are rated at 5v reverse.

Dynos can put out 100v.
Indeed, from what I see, the high-current LEDs have low breakdown voltages, albeit higher than driving voltages. The consumer replacement bulbs typically, though, again from what I see, have a protection against reverse polarization. Otherwise for Schmidt to produce over 100V, you need to ride at 160 km/h having a connected load of 10 MOhm.
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