Can a MDA3500 (35ah 50V) be substituted by a CM3501 (35ah 100v) bridge rectifier?

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SoundBlaster

Joined Jul 19, 2017
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The 1970s Motorola MDA3500 used in a pinball coil circuit measures open so I want to replace it but can I use a higher voltage version without issues? Or is there another substitution available?
 

Ian0

Joined Aug 7, 2020
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Yes. If the voltage rating is greater than the peak voltage in the circuit, and the current rating is greater than the current in the circuit it will be fine.
I do note that it is VERY unusual for a bridge rectifier to fail open-circuit. They inevitable fail short.
 
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