[Amps] Equalising resistors with HV diodes

TexasRF at aol.com TexasRF at aol.com
Tue Sep 21 10:29:41 EDT 2004


So we have a string of diodes with a few microamps flowing in the reverse  
direction. If one of the diodes is rated for 200v and and there is 300v across  
it, will it fail?
 
I guess I haven't seen the explanation for the failure mechanism in silicon  
diodes. If the reverse current really is limited will a failure inevitably  
happen?
 
73/k5gw
 
 


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