[Amps] DIODE PIV Confusion

[Ron Youvan]

Jim Forsyth wrote:

> How would you measure the PIV?

  You can measure the breakdown Voltage with a scope, ac power supply and a resistor.
The "PIV RATING" is a breakdown Voltage that their products shall not fall below.
40 years ago I measured many 1N4001's (50 Volt at 1 Amp.) and most broke down around 155 Volts.
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