Series Resistor Lamp Dimmer

CI

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Created May 20, 2026

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Updated Jun 30, 2026

About this circuit

A 12 V source, series resistor, and lamp showing how current limiting changes live lamp current and brightness.

Components used

Components used
1 component
NameManufacturerMPNCountType

Dynamic Light Bulb

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Official

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