My 12.5¢:
It all depends on the use of the diode in the circuit...there are many
different types of diodes. It is possible that the diodes you bought will
work, and it is possible that the unit will work after putting one
in...BUT...if your application has some specs that we don't know about, and
the diodes you bought aren't rated for these specs, there is a possibility
of doing damage somewhere else in the circuit.
>I know the voltage expected out of it is approx. 23 volts. but as I
>understand it, that's not a function of the diode.
Not necessarily...but if it is being used as a voltage dropping diode, then
the voltage out might be part of it's function.
Sometimes you can get schematics for things from the manufacturers. Call
them up and say you need to order a schematic for 'benchwork'...usually if
you sound like you know what you're doing they will send it to you.
There was no part number on the diode?
CTP
At 1:56 PM -0800 1/21/99, Michael Graziano wrote:
>Hey again.
>
>I think I've got it. It's definitely a diode. Very small (about 1 mm
>wide and
>2 mm's long). Light blue line on one side of clear glass cylinder. Axial
>leads. I know the voltage expected out of it is approx. 23 volts. but as I
>understand it, that's not a function of the diode. I purchased 50 ($2.19) at
>Radio Shack that are the identical size and shape. THe only difference is the
>color of the line (light purplish white vs light blue). I also understand
>these
>are relatively standard items and they should work as long as I solder it
>in the
>correct direction.
>
>I'm going to remove a good one and check it's resistance. If the good one and
>the new one match, a soldering I will go.
>
>This sound like a game plan?
>
>Michael
>
>Oh yeah. I called TDK (the maker of the component). Since the unit is a
>specially made item, they cannot view the schematic. No one at Nissan know's
>where to look for it. Their answer is buy a new one ($350). As if my $350
>could save them.
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