mkruger
Well-known member
i don't know much about using a diode as protection when switching off and on relays and voltage regulators.
example: a voltage regulator that i'm using for 48V phantom power. do i just use a diode rated for a maximum voltage and amperage draw.
does the same apply to relays in power supplies? would i just use a diode rated for the output of that power supply?
the goal here is to protect a relay or VR from "popping" due to cap discharge. this seems to be a well known practice.
more specifically i want to use this voltage regulator for phantom power but im not sure what type and rated diode i need.
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/13622.pdf
example: a voltage regulator that i'm using for 48V phantom power. do i just use a diode rated for a maximum voltage and amperage draw.
does the same apply to relays in power supplies? would i just use a diode rated for the output of that power supply?
the goal here is to protect a relay or VR from "popping" due to cap discharge. this seems to be a well known practice.
more specifically i want to use this voltage regulator for phantom power but im not sure what type and rated diode i need.
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/13622.pdf