>
>
>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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