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trying to find datasheet for rectifier diode [closed]

part number 27c0411? can someone help pls?
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Circuit with ACV and DCV after rectification

I rectified about 14ACV to about 12DCV but 6 ACV simultaneously with 12DCV at the end! It was verified by two different tests, 2W10 is apparently just an unit jammed with 4 diodes. …
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Reading a Rectifier Diode

Hi, How do you read the numbers on a rectifier diode? It only says "06" (or "90") on it (twice, once horizontally and once vertically). I figure I'm supposed to assume this is a 1 …
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What is a “fast 2A type” diode?

Looking at the L297 datasheet, it references the use of "fast 2A type diodes". What does that mean? Would a 1N4001 qualify? Given the application, I'm assuming that it needs to b …
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Schottky Diode substitution

Continuing on with my power supply repairs. I hate it when I don't have a component and even with all of the junk parts I have I still have troubles finding things. So I want to bu …
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Using diodes to limit current to LEDs

I'm setting up an attiny2313 to drive an array of LEDs and blink them in different patterns. Rather than putting a series resistor in line with each LED (they'll be controlled sep …
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Marking for Operating Tempature Range on Diode’s data sheet?

My diode is: VISHAY GENERAL SEMICONDUCTOR 1N4004-E3 Diode Diode Type:Standard Recovery; Repetitive Reverse Voltage Max, Vrrm:400V; Forward Current, If(AV):1A; F …
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How to convert AC to DC

I am designing a circuit that needs to output 5VDC @ 1A. I'm trying to use a wall transformer to step the voltage down to 12VAC. The next step is the diode bridge and ripple capa …
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LM335 doesn’t seem to work

I'm relatively new to electronics, and I'm trying to make a thermometer using a LM335 temperature sensor. By reading the datasheet I thought it was simple, connect up 5V to a resis …
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Are varicaps (capacity diodes) obsolete?

Hello! I have read that varicaps (capacity diodes) are a "modern" alternative to variable capacitors. In several electronics books only positive properties of varicaps are mention …