....snip...
>On a related subject, what are the feelings about paralleling diodes for
>increased current capacity? Any caveats? Configuration considerations?
>
>73....Carl KM1H
IMO, Si-diodes of the same type can be wantonly paralleled without
concern for forward current-equalization.
I would provide a cooling air gap between paralleled diodes.
Rich---
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K
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