Re: Switching Diodes

[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]

I'm lazy; gotta link?

[dan.schumaker]

Its right after the +9V, so I would say polarity.

[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.