Zener orientation question

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chubs
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Zener orientation question

Post by chubs » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:19 pm

I want to put a Zener diode at the start of the B+ line. I have a few here. They don't have a band around but rather a notch at one end.

Now what direction should the notch face? The rectifier diodes... or the rest of the amp?

Thank you you butch amp addicts. :P

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Re: Zener orientation question

Post by stoo » Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:09 am

Not familiar with that package. What's the number on it.. It's more than likely the cathode so you'd put it towards the tranny. In other words backwards compared to a rectifier. BUT lets get that package figured out first.
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