[Amps] Resistor Types

[Tom W8JI]

> Fortunately, it's not usual (at least in my experience) 
> for just one diode in a series string to go. But losing a 
> string that's part of a bridge is another matter, and some 
> people may feel all they need to do is change that string. 
> Under those conditions, I'm a believer, like I gather 
> Manfred is, in changing all the diodes.

So when I call Mouser and order 25 diodes, I know they are 
all from the same batch or the same plant on the same day 
because???????

Because they are the same color?

Because I ordered them on the same day?

Because they never mix bulk inventory in a big bin?