RE: MUR1660 Question.

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Original poster: "Steven Ward" <srward16-at-hotmail-dot-com> 

The back tab of the diode is also the cathode. In the PSII board, there is 
a metal contact for the back of the diode that connects it, on the PS1 i 
forget if that was there or not.

Steve


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>Subject: MUR1660 Question.
>Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 08:18:09 -0600
>
>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
>