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Re: Diodes for Sonar Assembly
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Date: 
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 23:56:39 GMT
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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:
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, lik • e
the 5401s. Thanks, and please excuse my limited electrical knowledge :)




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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 (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)

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