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How to connect LEDs to D+ and D- of USB 3.0 cable [closed]

I need to connect LEDs to USB 3.0 cable that connect to PC and to embedded device. I want visual control to see data transfer by this USB cable and want to connect LEDs for this purpose, like Ethernet ...
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Average lifespan of typical project box LEDs widely available for purchase [closed]

I tried searching for this but I just get light fixture LED information. I'm trying to determine the expected lifespan of a typical small LED like you'll find in electronics kits or hobbyist stores. I ...
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Configuring SPI circuit design for use in 485 transceiver for long range data transmission (50 meters plus)

So quickly getting out of things I have previously done in trying to send SPI controller signals across long ranges using either 18 AWG cable or based on all the recommendations we have been reading, ...
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What is the best LED driver to use for this setup - Help with WS2815 data amp over long lines

Currently have 5 m WS2815 strips installed running from 18 AWG wiring connected to 12 VDC Meanwell power supplies and our controllers (SP108,SP102,SP608), power injection on all lines. When we tested ...
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Amplifying long run wiring to addressable WS2815 LED 12V to pool line noise issues [duplicate]

I amurrently working on running WS2825 IP68 lighting (finishing up) in our pool along with LED lights. After moving the controllers to a centralized location, we have been having issues (lights ...
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Current measurement in 12V LED circuit

simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab Just purchased an Omega data logger, i'm very concerned with the readings I am getting out of it. As a start I just want to make sure ...
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LEDs and External Quantum Efficiency (EQE), how to find Light Output Power with test results? How to find power?

I'll try explain everything as clearly as I can as it's slightly complicated. I really need help as I'm quite new to this kind of experiment and work so any help would be extremely appreciated. I did ...
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Stereo to High Speed LED for Data Transfer

I am currently doing a project on optical data transfer using LED. The first hurdle I need to overcome is the LED driver circuit. I have little to no background in circuits. I do know a fair amount of ...
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What solutions, if any, are there for visible light transmission (VLC)?

I want to know what ways are there to transmit data using LED's that are available to us today. I currently can find only one reasonable resource for this topic, which is this: http://www.siemens.com/...
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