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Re: Switching Diodes

Started by K3yPr0gg3r, September 14, 2016, 05:42:09 PM

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K3yPr0gg3r

I'm about to begin an etched version of Sabertooth. It calls for a 1N4001, but I was thinking about using a BAT46 or a 1N914 instead. Does the 1N4001 protect against reverse polarity in the circuit, or does it just serve as a clipping diode?

Thank you

daleykd



K3yPr0gg3r

Ok...being after the 9v...that makes sense. Thanks

midwayfair

use the 4001 for that method. Or omit it; it doesn't help except with a battery. A pay will just blow it up immediately.