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Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 01-14-2002, 02:22 PM:

Whilst ordering my latest batch of replacement diodes for stock I noticed that there are now large DO-5 stud mount diodes available in the fast recovery versions. Has anyone tried these out as replacements in xenon rectifiers? What advantages would they have,if any?
Mark @ GTS

Posted by Ken Layton (Member # 133) on 01-14-2002, 05:50 PM:

If the diodes were going in the output rectifier section of a switching power supply, then fast recovery diodes would be a must. For general raw DC applications rectifying 60 or 50 Hz. ordinary diodes would suffice.