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Re: [Amps] Equalising resistors with HV diodes

To: peter.chadwick@Zarlink.Com, amps@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] Equalising resistors with HV diodes
From: TexasRF@aol.com
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:29:41 EDT
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So we have a string of diodes with a few microamps flowing in the reverse  
direction. If one of the diodes is rated for 200v and and there is 300v across  
it, will it fail?
 
I guess I haven't seen the explanation for the failure mechanism in silicon  
diodes. If the reverse current really is limited will a failure inevitably  
happen?
 
73/k5gw
 
 
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