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[AMPS] In diodes we trust

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Subject: [AMPS] In diodes we trust
From: measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 10:31:04 -0700


>
>>   A couple weeks ago, on the previous "peak" of this topic, I checked a
>> dozen or so 1N5408's  (manufactured by ITT, no date code) just out of
>> curiosity.  All except one measured better than 1600 PIV, which is the
>> maximum voltage my curve tracer can generate.
>
>How do you or the others measure recovery time?
>
?  You don't need to measure recovery if you are talking about 50 - 60 Hz 
and the diodes are the same type and come from the same manufacturer.  


Rich...

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures  


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