[sdiy] 909 power supply diode

[Colin Fraser]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl
> [mailto:owner-synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl]On Behalf Of mark verbos
> Sent: 23 February 2001 13:25
> To: synth DIY
> Subject: [sdiy] 909 power supply diode
> 
> I found a note on the net somewhere about how later models 
> changed diode
> D701 from RD6.8JB2 to RD5.6JB2 and that it allows reliable opperation
> from up to 20% below optimal voltage. I would like to perform this mod
> on mine, but I don't know exactly what these diodes are. Is there a
> western equivalent?

These are just low power 6.8 and 5.6 volt zener diodes.
A BZYC5V6 should be fine.


Colin f