Re: Series or Parallel???

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 3/26/02 2:16:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
writes:


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> Original poster: "rheidlebaugh by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <rheidlebaugh-at-zialink-dot-com>
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> Diodes in series gives more voltage. diodes in parallel gives more current.
> As your voltage is over 1 Kv you connect them in series.
>   Robert  H 



In my experience, diodes of any type in series give a higher voltage rating
(Sum). VT Diodes in parallel give more current. Solid state diodes in parallel,
unless almost perfectly matched to the usec in response time, soon give more
smoke. 

Matt D.
G3-1085