Originally Posted by
speedracerntrixie
Dirty, like you I have a background in electronics only for me it's on the production side and not design. The reason for my comments about particulars is that you would be surprised how many guys have never had a diode in hand. Seems simple to us as that is what we are accustomed to but others that don't have the knowledge may need a breakdown that they can better understand.
I would not be surprised. I just hope some one would try to figure it out for himself. Its simple enough.