Looking for one now for you.. Or trying at least..
What you want to tell the guy at the distributor is this.
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VRRM (Peak Repetative Reverse Voltage) over 150V. Voltage Diode will stop in reverse. After this it self destructs.
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IRRM (Peak Repetative Reverse Current) over 2A. This is where it will self destruct if too much current is sent through backwards.
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IFACM (Forward Average Current Max) I'd go 2amps. Gives you breathing space. More if you want. Or less if you want to cut it close. Max current it can handle when forward biased(turned on and letting electrons flow)
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IFSM Forward Surge Curent Max. About 3 to 5 Amps. Deepnds on what you can get. Basically the point at which the Diode "blows" up with surges. Higher than Average current. Since the lamps can handle it you really dont need to set it exact. Go high.. [img]images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]
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Vf Forward Voltage Drop. Voltage required to "turn" the Diode ON. Or let electrons flow. As low as possible. Say 1V. Once the Diode is biased this is not a concern.
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These are numbers off of the top of my head.. Make sure the Diode can handle what you are putting into it. Forward and reverse.
Find a local electronics supplier adn tell them waht it is for. If I had some parts books handy I'd give you the numbers for exactly what you want.
Just remember.. BE SAFE!! Anything above .5A can really mess you up.... You are dealing with 1A or more here..
[ 08 January 2002: Message edited by: DJ88 ]
[ 08 January 2002: Message edited by: DJ88 ]