Re: Blue LEDs

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From: John Berryhill
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1990 20:11

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In article <1692@xn.LL.MIT.EDU> rp@XN.LL.MIT.EDU (Richard Pavelle) writes:
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>I heard that Blue LEDs are now available. Can someone tell me who
>manufactures them and how they compare in cost to the standard
>colors? Thanks.

Siemens.  Not only are they expensive, but their sensitivity to bias
conditions is such that it is very easy to ruin them.  I believe I
heard a price of around $15 in the past (compared to $0.15 for standard
red leds).

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							      John Berryhill
					   143 King William, Newark DE 19711

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