[Amps] DIODE PIV Confusion

[K1SG at aol.com]

Dick, the reason for the confusion is that there are indeed 2 different  
diodes with that designation!  Mouser, for example, lists both of  them.
Take a look at both data sheets, and check the physical dimensions.   The 1 
KV 6A10 is huge, with a diameter (IIRC) of about 1/3".  If the diode  is 
substantially smaller, it's the  100volt diode.  If you order  6A10's from a 
reputable dealer, you can easily verify that the part they're  selling is 
indeed a 1 KV 6A device.
 
Steve
 
Steve  Gilbert
K1SG
K1SG at AOL.com
508-435-9133  

 
In a message dated 6/29/2011 1:24:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
amps-request at contesting.com writes:

Message:  8
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:28:15 -0700
From: Richard Solomon  <dickw1ksz at gmail.com>
Subject: [Amps] DIODE PIV Confusion
To:  amps at contesting.com
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In looking for a datasheet for the 6A10  diode I came across a
potentially hazardous find.
One datasheet said the  6A10 was a 100 volt PIV diode, while another
said it was a 1,000
volt  PIV diode.

So, unless I actually measure the PIV, I am not sure of what  I have
and must, for safety sake,
assume the worst.


73, Dick,  W1KSZ