I am working on an audio circuit project and want to change a separate toggle switch and LED indicator to single anti-vandal illuminated push button switch. I measured 15vdc at the PCB pads going to the LED. The LED voltages on the switches come in Base Voltage (2.8V), 6V, 12V, and 24V.
I understand these come with a resistor already installed in the LED. I have one of the 2.8V versions on hand and it seems to work fine, but I do not know for how long.
My question is, since it is not available in a 16V version, can I use the 12V version without adding a resistor?
Here is a link to the switch/indicator I am looking at.
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/E-Switch/PV4FWG0SS-344/?qs=uwxL4vQweFM0wezPc85xog==
I understand these come with a resistor already installed in the LED. I have one of the 2.8V versions on hand and it seems to work fine, but I do not know for how long.
My question is, since it is not available in a 16V version, can I use the 12V version without adding a resistor?
Here is a link to the switch/indicator I am looking at.
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/E-Switch/PV4FWG0SS-344/?qs=uwxL4vQweFM0wezPc85xog==