Re: tReplacement Diodes for G-05 / Microsemi info

BY208-600 & BY208-1000 both cross to NTE558, ECG558, SK3998 which is a 1500 volt
fast-recovery 1 amp rectifier.
The -600 stood for 600 volts and the -1000 stood for 1000 volts.

John Mehrtens wrote:

> I hate to say I don't have a cross-reference for Atari's diodes (BY-208-600
> and BY-208-1000), though I did get this info about Micro Quality Semi /
> Microsemi. It seems that according to their site, if Varo, Inc ever made
> the diodes, they're still making it because of their "no product
> obsolescense" policy. This is a GOOD thing!!
>
> Now if we can figure out the properties of the two HV diodes, someone at MQS
> can cross-reference it for us. I have a feeling that the "Mike" mentioned
> is the CEO of MQS.
>
> Hope this helps! It sounds good. Now to find what the diodes really are.
>
> Feeling diodey,
>
> -John
>
> The following information was 'borrowed' from:
> http://www.corptech.com/CompanyPages/M/10BSW1.cfm and
> http://www.microsemi.com/
>
> Micro Quality Semiconductor, Inc.
>
> Formerly known as: Varo, Inc. / Semiconductor Division
>
> Micro Quality Semiconductor, Inc.
> 1010 North Shiloh Rd.
> Garland, TX 75042
> Tel 972-272-7811 Fax: 972-487-0406
>
> Operating unit of a public U.S. company. Ultimate parent is Microsemi Corp.
> This unit was formed in 1963.
> $5m - $10 annual sales
> CEO Mr. Mike Sileo
> Micro Quality Semiconductor, Inc. is a manufacturer of silicon rectifiers
> used in power supplies.
>
> Microsemi Corp notes the following on their page:
>
> "Microsemi does not obsolete products. Microsemi is committed to serving
> the Military/Defense semiconductor marketplace. In an era where companies
> are abandoning product lines, Microsemi Corporation continues to maintain a
> no product obsolescence policy. We have never discontinued a product line,
> nor is it our intent to do so. In fact, Microsemi is constantly positioning
> itself with major semiconductor suppliers to either acquire or partner with
> them as they elect to depart the Military/Defense marketplace."
>
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