[AMPS] L4B

[measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)]

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>
>On Thu, 15 Oct 1998 21:58:25 +0100 "Ian White, G3SEK"
><G3SEK@ifwtech.demon.co.uk> writes:
>>
>SNIP
>
>>"What price" comes into this very literally. In Europe the classic 
>>8.2V 50W zeners are very hard to find.
>
>Ian...in the Colonies:
> Anywhere from $7 -15 depending on voltages and who has what when. K2AW
>is often a very good source.
>
1N5400 series,3a avg. diodes are around $0.25 each.  A string of 'em 
provides adjustable cathode bias, and can withstand 200a peak during a 
"glitch" -- a current that will destroy a 50w zener in mS.  



Rich...

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


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