[AMPS] Experience with K2AW rectifiers anyone?

[Phil Clements]

At 06:40 PM 5/25/97 +0000, you wrote:
>Hello all,
>
>Anyone out here have any experience with k2aw (silicon alley) HV 
>rectifiers? I'm looking to replace the individual devices in my 
>LK-800 and am concerned with the ratings.

I have used his devices for years...excellent performance/service.

>K2AW claims that although his rectifiers are sold as 1 amp devices, 
>with proper heat sinking, they are 3 amp devices.

Use silicon grease and mount on a good conductive surface.

>My supply runs about 3100 volts no-load and can deliver over 2 amps 
>in SSB service. I would want to use 4 of the 14KV "1A" in a bridge 
>configuration, replacing the 1N5408 strings. (I already have them)

In a full-wave bridge circuit drawing a 2 amp load, each side of the
bridge has 1/2 of the total current, so no one diode draws over 1 amp
with a 2 amp load.

>Anyone with experience with these rectifiers under similar demands 
>would be a great help.
>
Been there, done that! The first of diodes I bought from Frank in
1981 are still in daily service in a 0-6000v 2 amp supply.

(((73)))
Phil, K5PC

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