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 Jun 1, 2005 - 5:59 AM
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i need a blocking diode for my security system for the power locks. i have no idea what to look for, i went to radio shack and picked one up that says 50V . 1A
its peak inverse voltage is 50V, forward voltage drop 1.6V, forward current 1A, max. surge current 30A, and reverse current 10(weird "u" shape)A does this make any sense? it doesnt sound hard to hook it up but i dont know what thell hell i need This post has been edited by Terzin1: Jun 1, 2005 - 6:00 AM -------------------- |
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Jun 1, 2005 - 1:48 PM
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This means that in the forward bias direction (current flowing out of the banded side), the diode will have a 1.6V drop across it and can handle up to 1A steady before it will break.
In the reverse bias direction ( - -----|>|----- +), the doide can handle upto 50V before it breaks down, and will have about 0.00001A coming out of it. |
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Terzin1 diodes Jun 1, 2005 - 5:59 AM
Hanyo pretty much any diode should do the trick
just go... Jun 1, 2005 - 2:08 PM Terzin1 im gonna go ahead and hook the diode i have up, if... Jun 1, 2005 - 3:08 PM madmods The diode you need is 1N4004. Go to this link for ... Jun 1, 2005 - 3:19 PM Terzin1 thats actually what i got, but whats the L for? Jun 1, 2005 - 4:28 PM
madmods QUOTE(Terzin1 @ Jun 1, 2005 - 9:28 PM)thats a... Jun 2, 2005 - 2:04 PM Terzin1 oh sorry, the diode i have has an L after all of t... Jun 3, 2005 - 12:53 AM Cutrara When I went to Radio Shack, I told the guy I neede... Jun 4, 2005 - 11:42 AM ryuujin7619 All you really need is a 1n4001, 50V is plenty for... Jun 8, 2005 - 10:48 PM |
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