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How neon lamps can replace LEDs in AC-powered designs

It’s not difficult to drive an LED indicator from the AC line, but it requires many active and passive components. It also poses safety challenges. EDN and Planet Analog blogger Bill Schweber explains how engineers can replace LEDs with neon lamps to design AC power-on indicators while addressing modern design challenges.

Read full story at EDN’s sister publication, Planet Analog.

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