In a message dated 12/31/05 12:56:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> for the symbol of a diode, the 'arrow' side is cathode and > 'plate' side is anode - right ? Wrong! The diode arrow points in the direction of "conventional current flow" - which is opposite to the way the electrons flow. The schematic drawing of this unit > > definitely shows the 'arrow' side towards the +12v source. > > ->|- > Cathode - anode Right ? > > The "conventional current" flows from the +12 into the radio's innards. But the electrons actually go the other way. 73 de Jim, N2EY _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
