
On the PCB, the cathode is indicated by a line in the silk screen adjacent to one of the pads. On this
PCB, the cathode for diode D1 points towards the power header, and diode D2 away from the
header.
So, now you know which way the diode needs to be installed on the PCB, solder them using the
same technique as the resistors and capacitors.
Now take some time to clean the board as before & inspect your soldering on the diodes, capacitors
& fuses.
MTM SimpleEQ 1206 build doc v1.3
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Illustration 22: Diodes D1 & D2 installed, with line identifying cathode, upwards for D1,
downwards for D2
Illustration 21: Surface mount diodes, showing line identifying cathode in silk screen, at top
on D1, bottom on D2