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Selecting a suitable Schottky / Blocking Diode...

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bigjoncoop:
When using a Schottky diode "ONLY" in reverse bias, is voltage the only rating that's important?

PartialDischarge:
No, the problem with schotkkys is their high leakage current and increasing with temperature, so I'd say they are the worst diode to choose for just "blocking"

Peabody:
Could you explain what "only in reverse bias" means, or post a drawing?

AVGresponding:

--- Quote from: Peabody on March 27, 2023, 02:16:52 pm ---Could you explain what "only in reverse bias" means, or post a drawing?

--- End quote ---

Maybe as a snubber on a relay coil?

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