> Well I have a high pot tester but not a curve tracer. I also don't know
> what
> BV and VF stands for can you explain more thoroughly the procedure as it
> will surely be of use on several occasions in the future.Please forgive my
> ignorance.
>
>
> ::Sorry, industry standard terms in the diode/rectifier business. BV =
> breakdown voltage. VF = forward voltage. IF = forward current. A hipot
> tester isn't enough, as it will only provide you with a rough number for
> "BV" and will tell you nothing about VF. Without knowing VF, it's hard to
> predict how many junctions are in the devices and how much forward current
> the device could handle. A curve tracer will tell all... If you can
> borrow one, or take the devices to be tested to an engineering lab that
> has a curve tracer, this will answer all the questions. Nearly every
> electronic lab has a curve tracer, as do nearly all University electronic
> labs.
>
> -WB2WIK/6
>
>
> Conrad G0RUZ
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