I went with 25°C (77°F) and 125°C (257°F) for my initial measurements as those two values are most common in datasheets. This gives us something useful to compare to when searching for alternative diode arrays.
I used a pot of cooking oil for these measurements so the temp didn't change while I took the measurement points. I feel bad about sticking my MV13Y in 257°F oil for 5 minutes, but it was for a good cause, and it seemed to survive. I took 25°C readings before and after the hot bath ~ they didn't change.
I have not compared these curves to other diodes yet. I went with 0.4mA to 6mA as the diode, while in my washington, idled at 3.2mA in SSB. Here are the two curves.
edit: to swap colors around
The hunt is on!
I used a pot of cooking oil for these measurements so the temp didn't change while I took the measurement points. I feel bad about sticking my MV13Y in 257°F oil for 5 minutes, but it was for a good cause, and it seemed to survive. I took 25°C readings before and after the hot bath ~ they didn't change.
I have not compared these curves to other diodes yet. I went with 0.4mA to 6mA as the diode, while in my washington, idled at 3.2mA in SSB. Here are the two curves.
edit: to swap colors around
The hunt is on!
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