Radio Shack 1N5399-S Silicon Diodes (3-Pack)

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  • Easy to use (1)
  • Good performance (1)
  • Good value (1)
  • Just what the dr ordered (1)
  • Reliable (1)
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Cons

  • Not 25 amps anymore (1)
  • Not advertised rating (1)
  • Out of spec (1)

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  • Unusable (1)
 
 
 

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Let us help you with your silicon diodes needs. Contains (3) 1.5A, 1000-PIV silicon diodes.

Specification Description
Model 1N5399-S
#per pack 3
Benefits Ideal for microcircuitryObsoletes many bullet types much larger in sizeCan be used in high-current/voltage circuits
Body Material Multi
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Description Header This package of three may be just what you need.
Display Catalog Number 276-1114
Enclosure Color Black/Silver
End Product Indicator Yes
Included in the Box PTC205 1.5A, 1000-PIV silicon diodes (3)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Max Altitude Operating UOM Feet
Model 1N5399-S
Model PTC205
Offer Disclaimer (Pricing and availability may vary outside the contiguous 48 United States.)
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Type Diodes
Supported Languages English

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Radio Shack 1N5399-S Silicon Diodes (3-Pack) Review

PIV is not as specified.

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Out of spec

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The old 2.5 A devices were far better. I used them in 3000V supplies with no problems back in the '80s and '90s. I used 12 of these in a bridge arrangement in the power supply of a 1Kw home brew amateur radio amp and they promptly shorted. I replaced them with 1Kv rectifiers from a company online th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 9 2008
Palomar Jack
Lancaster, Ca
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[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 1N5399-S Silicon Diodes (3-Pack) Review

0 for 3 today on your parts

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Not advertised rating

    Best Uses

  • Unusable
 

"I Can't Believe You Guys!

I purchased 3 items today from Radio Shack because I was in a pinch. Each and every single part I purchased ended up as unusable for the application I needed. This itemis advertised on the package having a 2.5 amp current rating.

But here on this site you advertise it as …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 14 2008
ROC Instruments
Vacaville, CA
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 1N5399-S Silicon Diodes (3-Pack) Review

It is what it is! or... is it?

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Just what the Dr ordered

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"package declares 2.5A. Not so. These diodes output 1.5A. Not all diodes are created equal. Know what you need prior to buying and you'll have no surprises. Radio shack has morphed into Kmart's audio/video dept with a few extra components. Too bad. But hey, It's better than waiting until Monday when …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 21 2008
ampoholic
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 1N5399-S Silicon Diodes (3-Pack) Review

They Have Changed This Part Buyer Beware

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Not 25 amps anymore

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The part in the package when you buy this part is NOT a 2.5A, 1000-PIV diode. It is a 1amp diode. BIG DIFFERENCE!!! "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 6 2007
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[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 1N5399-S Silicon Diodes (3-Pack) Review

Rebuilding a Drake AC-3 ...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good performance
  • Good Value
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Rebuilding a Drake AC-3 Power Supply, Replace all Your Diodes's with these for another 40 years of use. Best Value for for these diodes. "

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Sep 13 2006
Fred F
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