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>I just popped a couple of diodes, (maybe more) on the voltage doubler
>diode circuit on an old SB 220..Dumb mistake, turned it on after making a
>low voltage keying circuit, on the bottom of the chassis, but forgot I had
>taken off the top cover, so the HV was mechanically shorted to ground.
>Anyway, the diodes are labeled Heath Part Number 57-27, and no
>specifications...PIV or current...(Curious, that?) There are 7 diodes in
>each leg of the voltage doubler, so I am guessing some ordinary, 1 or 2
>amp, 1 kv diodes will do..... Anyone know the required PIV and Current
>Ratings for the diodes?
>
600piv, 1A
Rich...
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures
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