Mity Eltu
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I have built a 2 transistor switch to be used on the high-side of a 24V DC relay (Circuit is attached). I have tested it and it works great, but I have a question. With regard to the diode across the relay. Does the diode need to be physically directly across the relay coil? Is it acceptable for it to electrically connected that way, but not in close physical proximity?
The reason I'm asking is that I'm building small breakout boards for the circuit to make circuit setup easier on a breadboard. I'm considering mounting the diode to the breakout board such that is will be electrically connected just as in the circuit, but physically it will be connected a few inches away. I just want to make sure I'm not about to violate some 'law' of relays or something.
What do you say?
The reason I'm asking is that I'm building small breakout boards for the circuit to make circuit setup easier on a breadboard. I'm considering mounting the diode to the breakout board such that is will be electrically connected just as in the circuit, but physically it will be connected a few inches away. I just want to make sure I'm not about to violate some 'law' of relays or something.
What do you say?