Andy1845c
Active Member
Will a rectifier diode work as a protection diode in a transistor/relay circuit?
I don't have a very good selection of diodes on hand. I have 1N5402 rectifier diodes, BYV26C Fast soft-recovery controlled avalanche rectifiers, and some Zener Voltage Regulator Diodes. Would any of these work?
I don't yet fully understand how the diode works in this application dispite doing some research on protection diodes.
The relay is being switched with around 12 volts. What criteria must a diode meet for this application?
I don't have a very good selection of diodes on hand. I have 1N5402 rectifier diodes, BYV26C Fast soft-recovery controlled avalanche rectifiers, and some Zener Voltage Regulator Diodes. Would any of these work?
I don't yet fully understand how the diode works in this application dispite doing some research on protection diodes.
The relay is being switched with around 12 volts. What criteria must a diode meet for this application?