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| irishron40 Senior Member  Joined: 22/09/2014 Location: IrelandPosts: 251 |
Hi. I just wonder can high voltage (600volt) GBU406 rectifier be used for a low voltage circuit say upto 30 volt. thx |
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Gizmo Admin Group  Joined: 05/06/2004 Location: AustraliaPosts: 5078 |
Yes. Results may vary. High voltage rectifiers are more expensive, and generally have a higher voltage drop across the junction(s). A high voltage diode from a microwave oven wont even test properly unless you can feed a hundred odd volts through it, I used a megga meter to test those diodes when I fixed microwaves back in the 90's. Ideally, you use a diode with a voltage closer to your circuit voltage. Less voltage drop and better current handling. Glenn The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is right now. JAQ |
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| irishron40 Senior Member Joined: 22/09/2014 Location: IrelandPosts: 251 |
ok thx glenn. i came across a couple of different ones, and just wondered could i use them for small projects. thx ron |
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