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Subject: 
Diodes for Sonar Assembly
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Date: 
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 23:22:32 GMT
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On the official plans on the HB web site, it says to connect 6 1N5401 diodes
for a voltage drop. Can I use 1N5404s instead? We got our sonar module the
other day and are itching to try it out. After visiting various Radio Shacks I
couldn't find the 5401s but I did find some 5404s. They say they're 3amp, like
the 5401s. Thanks, and please excuse my limited electrical knowledge :)



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  Re: Diodes for Sonar Assembly
 
yes, this is fine. the 5404s have a higher voltage rating, so they're "better". the 5401's are specified because they'd be cheaper and are already more than adequate. fred In your message you said: (...) I (...) e (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)

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