Referring to the attached spec sheet, I'm trying to figure out what all the values mean.
1.) What do "IF Typica (mA)", "VF Typical (V)", "IV Typical (mcd)" & "Max Continuous IF Max (mA)" mean? If I'm not mistaken, the IF Typical and continuous are simply the recommended and max continuous currents that any particular LED can take before you start running the risk of it blowing?
2.) Why are we given 5V, 9V and 12V options? I know current and voltage are inversely proportionate, so is this designed to simply prevent the need for people to have to get the calculators out?
I am however quite surprised that you can power the same LED with different voltages. Lower currents with higher voltages obviously, but never knew that!