[AMPS] Unidentified diodes

[measures]

>
>Hi,
>
>I've got a few diodes that i bought as "high voltage diodes".
>Now that i plan to use them in a project, i'm looking for some more
>precise specifications.
>
>They are written "GI HVPR16-12". They are made of black plastic,
>square section of 7x7 mm, 30mm long.
>
>Can someone help ?

I would connect them to a high-potential tester and measure the actual 
PIV @ 2uA of reverse current.  .  

>(i do not even know what "GI" -that i guess to be the manufacturer
>initials- stand for)

General Instruments?
>
cheers, Laurent

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  


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