Re: MUR1660 Question.

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Original poster: "Jim Mitchell" <Electrontube-at-sbcglobal-dot-net> 

You should tie the two anodes together,  that way the diodes will be in
parallel.

Regards - Jim Mitchell
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Subject: MUR1660 Question.


 > Original poster: Robynsaddiction-at-aol-dot-com
 >
 > Hello,
 >
 >         I am building a half bridge, and am ready to install that MUR1660
 > diodes. However, I have a question about installation. The case is TO-220;
 > pin 1 & 3 are anodes, while pin 2 is the cathode. Anyhow, I am just
 > wondering how the middle pin can just be neglected. For instance, in my
 > Plasma Sonic board the only legs of the case that are soldered to the
board
 > are the two anodes. The (K) cathode was clipped. Did I get the wrong
diodes
 > or what? -Richard
 >
 >