[Elecraft] diode fav brand

Thu Feb 5 07:33:00 2004

Hi John,

I've used all of these brands at some time or another.  It just depends on
the application.   Do you want a low forward voltage drop,  like a Schottky
diode?  Or do you need a  rectifier for a power supply?  In that case I
would get a higher voltage diode, at least 400-600V  since the cost is about
the same.  Then you can handle most any rectifier application that may come
along in the future.  Even if you only need a 5V power supply, you can still
use a 600V diode. Something like the 1N4004 or 1N4006 is really handy for
currents up to 1 amp.  You may find those at Radio Shack.

 If you have to order parts, I highly recommend Mouser.   I receive orders
from them the next day here in Dallas. They are often a little cheaper than
Digikey, but Digikey is good too. I use them both.

73/ Bob - AG5Q

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Cooper" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 11:59 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] diode fav brand

for diodes whos the best Rectron, STM, Fairchild, Vishay?  their all 1amp
20V  any particular favorites among the group?

WT5Y

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