In Reply to: How do I double the voltage on diodes? Parallel or series? posted by Cleet Torres on August 21, 2014 at 05:12:06:
You need 1200V bare minimum - 1600V would be better... why not use 1000V diodes in series? I wouldn't trust 600V parts in series to take 1200V peak.
And why an 8A rectifier? A 1A or 4A part will be easier to mount with no exposed terminals and will have less switching noise. MUR1100E or MUR4100E. 4100E is 25 cents in volume, 1100E is less.
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- RE: How do I double the voltage on diodes? Parallel or series? - Tom Bavis 07:38:34 08/21/14 (2)
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