mynick wrote:

On Dec 17, 10:31 pm, "William Sommerwerck"
wrote:
Is this a stud rectifier? If it is, are you sure the stud is the cathode?
Some types come both ways.

common cathode


Common cathode only applies to multiple diodes in one package, with
the cathodes tied together.

Reverse polarity stud mount diodes typically have the same part
number, with 'R' appended to the end.

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