opnext diodes

**carlos3621** · 03-19-2010, 20:21

Is there a way to tell, if an Opnext diode is either H or V polarized , by visual inspection ?
or does it require an instrument??

**Doc** · 03-20-2010, 04:54

Hi Carlos, I have never handled one of those diodes, but can't you see the end of the die through the output window? That should give you a clue.

Ian

**badger1666** · 03-20-2010, 09:51

you can tell by the way the pins look like from the back .'. = vertical, :- = horizontal
hope this helps

**Laserman532** · 03-20-2010, 10:27

im kind of confused...if you dont like the polarization...cant you just rotate the diode 90 degrees

may be im missing something here.

**andy_con** · 03-20-2010, 10:31

im a bit lost, arent all diodes polarized?

and depending how you turn or how its been inserted the diode it will be either H or V!

**badger1666** · 03-20-2010, 10:55

Originally Posted by carlos3621

Is there a way to tell, if an Opnext diode is either H or V polarized , by visual inspection ?
or does it require an instrument??

he just wants to know so he could pre set them in h or v i suspect

**andy_con** · 03-20-2010, 11:01

ah right i see, im with you now

**Laserman532** · 03-20-2010, 11:11

ah right...he probably wants to epoxy them in (just kidding hehe)

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