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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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