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Subject: [Amps] Rectifier equilization?
From: "Jim Thomson" <jim.thom@telus.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 02:24:44 -0700
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:50:23 -0700
From: Bill Turner <dezrat1242@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: [Amps] Rectifier equilization?

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On Fri, 13 Sep 2013 09:28:14 -0700, N7RT wrote:

>I have 100 1N5408's that came off the same reel so I feel they should be 
>matched fairly close.
>I would like to hear a few opinions.

REPLY:

You are correct, they should be close enough without any equalizing
components. 

FYI for next time, 6A10 diodes have become preferred by many for high power
use because of their 6 amp continuous and 400 amp surge ratings and moderate
cost. Their lead diameter is greater so if they are mounted on a PC board
they may not fit, but otherwise they are a drop-in replacement. 

73, Bill W6WRT

##  Both my 1N5408 and 6A10  diodes have identical lead diameters.
Both are I think,   .050 

Jim  VE7RF

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