>
>> 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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