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Diode test and identify
intrying to fix AC/DC power plug. I have a Diode that says: GW327 SR560 I THINK this is a Schottkty Diode. Setting meter to Diode test,...
trying to fix AC/DC power plug. I have a Diode that says: GW327 SR560 I THINK this is a Schottkty Diode. Setting meter to Diode test, Im getting, 1.71 Forward and Reverse .171. Normally on diode I know you should get 1 on reverse Are these readings allowable or is the Diode Bad. Thanks.
Two diode vs four diode rectification
inWhat is the advantage of a four diode bridge full-wave rectifier over a two diode full-wave rectifier. There must be some, else why accept the...
What is the advantage of a four diode bridge full-wave rectifier over a two diode full-wave rectifier. There must be some, else why accept the extra cost? -- "He who will not reason is a bigot; he who cannot is a fool; he who dares not is a slave." - Sir William Drummond
PING: Kevin Aylward, Diode Model Question
inHi Kevin, Suppose I wanted to model JUST the capacitance portion of a diode? No DC current, etc. The equation "fold-over" at VD~FC*VJ...
Hi Kevin, Suppose I wanted to model JUST the capacitance portion of a diode? No DC current, etc. The equation "fold-over" at VD~FC*VJ looks to be PITA to implement. Maybe you know of a way to trick a full diode model into not doing its DC thing ?:-} ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson | mens | | A...
driving a 1000 mW laser diode
inI want to power a laser diode (the kind used for engraving) in a portable device for short periods with a 9V battery. The laser diode comes in a...
I want to power a laser diode (the kind used for engraving) in a portable device for short periods with a 9V battery. The laser diode comes in a tube with a focusing lens and trailing wires, and the spec says 5V 1A. This diagram seems to be the standard circuit for driving these. The LM317 spec says Vout is 1.25V above Va and it needs 3V of headroom. ---------- +9V----o-----...
Diode Lead Length
inHi, I would like to use the 1N5283 diode in a certain application. Like some other applications in power electronics, this diode datasheet...
Hi, I would like to use the 1N5283 diode in a certain application. Like some other applications in power electronics, this diode datasheet too mentions a certain Lead Length to be maintained. (See http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/datasheet/motorola/1N5298.pdf) Could someone please explain this? Why does this distance have to be maintained? (Its got to do with the thermal character...
pin diode
inHi, What is the difference between Light Detector Resistor and a pin diode? And which one is better to use for solar tracking purposes and...
Hi, What is the difference between Light Detector Resistor and a pin diode? And which one is better to use for solar tracking purposes and why? For example LDR: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/PDV-P8104/PDV-P8104-ND/480611 PIN DIODE: http://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/Everlight%20PDFs/PD204-6C.pdf mel
the fable of the diode
Once upon a time, there was a village called Diode. The inhabitants were an excitable lot, who tended to get charged easily, positively or...
Once upon a time, there was a village called Diode. The inhabitants were an excitable lot, who tended to get charged easily, positively or negatively. They liked to play musical chairs. When a negative charge shifted to a higher seat, that was a current of -1. A positive moving down, was also -1. One day, there were 5 seats, filled with negatives. But Eddie Electron, in #5, had...
diode, rectifier dead?
inCan anyone confirm whether following microwave oven components are dead -diode hvr1x8019:tested with analog ohm meter-short both...
Can anyone confirm whether following microwave oven components are dead -diode hvr1x8019:tested with analog ohm meter-short both directions -rectifier 2x062h 8025:..open in both directions tnx
Inductor current can't be suddenly cutoff if no freewheel diode is attached
inInductor current can't be suddenly cutoff if no freewheel diode is attached. New tutorial...
Inductor current can't be suddenly cutoff if no freewheel diode is attached. New tutorial is ready http://www.cirvirlab.com/index.php/tutorials/105-r-l-circuit-with-mosfet-as-switch-and-freewheel -diode.html and online simulation http://www.cirvirlab.com/simulation/r-l_circuit_with_mosfet_as_switch_and_freewheel_diode.php
A capacitor/resistor question
inGreetings All, In the book "Electric Motors and Control Techniques" a circuit is illustrated that is for the dynamic braking of a squirrel cage...
Greetings All, In the book "Electric Motors and Control Techniques" a circuit is illustrated that is for the dynamic braking of a squirrel cage motor. This circuit discharges a capacitor through the field windings to slow the motor. The capacitor is connected across the AC power to the motor in series with a 50k resistor and a diode. I under stand why the diode is there. The resistor must be...
Re: Automotive alternator windings & rectifier
in> > http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/alt_bwoh.pdf > > > > has photos of an alternator with 4 connections for windings (each of 3 > > ...
> > http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/alt_bwoh.pdf > > > > has photos of an alternator with 4 connections for windings (each of 3 > > phases + common), > > Not one of the pages shows four connections brought out from the > windings. Photo on p. 18. > > and the 8 diode rectifier. > > I don't see any 8 diode rectifier. Photo on p. 25. Note callouts for 6 diodes but you can see 8 round
Why won't my meter check this?
inI have a DVM made by Extech that has the diode check function. When checking a regular diode the function works. But when I try an LED it shows...
I have a DVM made by Extech that has the diode check function. When checking a regular diode the function works. But when I try an LED it shows open both ways. And when I try to measure resistance the meter shows open both ways. Is it possible that the LEDs just need more current before than the meter provides they will conduct? Thanks, Eric --- This email is free from viruses and malwar...
simple oneshot
inHi all, OK a silly basic question. I'm doing some digital stuff. I wanted a one shot to reset some things, but didn't want to put in an...
Hi all, OK a silly basic question. I'm doing some digital stuff. I wanted a one shot to reset some things, but didn't want to put in an entire chip (74HC123.. or whatever the number is.) So I just used a cap, resistor, diode and inverter. https://www.dropbox.com/s/flnonc9rgwmerhw/DSCF0082.JPG Is this OK? Thanks, George H.
How to slow down RPM of miter saw?
inThe motor runs on standard USA 120 V 60 Hz, 14 A, at 5500 RPM. What's the easiest way to slow down the RPM? What about simply adding a...
The motor runs on standard USA 120 V 60 Hz, 14 A, at 5500 RPM. What's the easiest way to slow down the RPM? What about simply adding a diode in series on the power cord? Any advice, references, and links would be appreciated. Thanks.
DC relay coil
inI have a DC relay with the coil connections marked "+" & "-". Does it matter? The relay operates with either polarity so there is no internal...
I have a DC relay with the coil connections marked "+" & "-". Does it matter? The relay operates with either polarity so there is no internal flyback diode. It's a 24v, 33ma coil for those who want to know. Thanks, Bob
finding laser diode parameters
inI made a bulk purchase of red laser diodes off Ebay. There are three bags together unmarked. 25 of them are 3.3V., another 25 are 4.5V and the...
I made a bulk purchase of red laser diodes off Ebay. There are three bags together unmarked. 25 of them are 3.3V., another 25 are 4.5V and the other 25 are 5V. But like I say they're not labelled so I don't know what spec correpsonds with which batch. They're all in brass hosts with adjustable lenses. Is there a simple way to tell which is which - establish safe working current and volt...
Ta Da!
inTa Da! Title of Invention: METHODS SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR MINIMIZING POWER LOSSES IN LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DRIVERS Filing Date: May 28,...
Ta Da! Title of Invention: METHODS SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR MINIMIZING POWER LOSSES IN LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DRIVERS Filing Date: May 28, 2014 ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson | mens | | Analog Innovations | et | | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Sys...
simple oneshot(2)
inHi all, OK a silly basic question. I'm doing some digital stuff. I wanted a one shot to reset some things, but didn't want to put in an...
Hi all, OK a silly basic question. I'm doing some digital stuff. I wanted a one shot to reset some things, but didn't want to put in an entire chip (74HC123.. or whatever the number is.) So I just used a cap, resistor, diode and inverter. https://www.dropbox.com/s/flnonc9rgwmerhw/DSCF0082.JPG Is this OK? Thanks, George H. (This didn't appear the first time I posted it... trying ag...
Passive f to 2f converter
inI got a request for a f to 2f converter for our lockin. http://www.teachspin.com/instruments/signal_processor/ (Freq = 3 - 3k Hz. ) (Well a...
I got a request for a f to 2f converter for our lockin. http://www.teachspin.com/instruments/signal_processor/ (Freq = 3 - 3k Hz. ) (Well a crappy pic, but I wanted to show that it has a filter module. (It stinks signal wise too, the photographer didn't like the second bnc cable from the reference output.)) Passive would be the simplest. I thought of a diode rectifier, and when my bo...
zener diode operating current
inI want to use this 100V zener, and I'm trying to figure out how much current it draws when it's turned on, on the datasheet I see Vz "working...
I want to use this 100V zener, and I'm trying to figure out how much current it draws when it's turned on, on the datasheet I see Vz "working voltage" is between 95V-105V with the condition Iz = 1 mA does that mean that as long as I make sure the zener is capable of getting at least 1mA that this will conduct when I go over 100V? here's the zener I'm looking at http://www.nxp.com/doc...