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Subject: [AMPS] In diodes we trust
From: measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 11:21:08 -0700


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>
>On Wed, 28 Jul 1999 12:03:21 -0400 "Tom Rauch" <w8ji@contesting.com>
>writes:
>
>>How do you or the others measure recovery time?
>
>Hi Tom,
>   WIth a bipolar pulse generator (or something equivalent*) that can
>drive the diode with low duty cycle pulses at 3X (if I recall the JEDEC
>standard correctly) the diodes average rated current in the forward
>direction.   
>
>
>   You can observe the recovery time on an oscilloscope equipped with a
>current probe or alternatively by measuring the voltage across a small
>resistor connected in series with the diode..
>
>
>   Incidently, I don't believe that recovery time is an issue in any 60
>Hz supply.
>
Indeed, Marv, indeed.    I smell a red herring.  


Rich...

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


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