weird big black diode identify 2A 1200

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I need help identify big black diode. Big shape with torpedo shape. Is written 2A 1200.

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Kinkajou wrote:I need help identify big black diode. Big shape with torpedo shape. Is written 2A 1200.

thanks!

Sounds like it's a 2 amp power diode with a 1200V PIV rating...... :hmmm:
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If you know what it does, do you don't really need to know what it is called ?

How about "Eric".

Or maybe you could call it "DrNomis" in honour of my dear colleague who is a master of the obvious :twisted:
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