Hi Paul,

Being a service bureau, we have to make sure that our parts match the
client's schematic symbol ....
But that being said, we usually see pin one being the cathode.

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From: Brionez, Gregory [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: October 25, 2004 2:23 PM
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Subject: [DC] Pin Numbering Question


??? Survey Says
    Do you use pin one of a Diode package to indicate...

1. The Anode
2. The Cathode.


Thanks
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