Mammal diode?

[Iceman53]

Looking at the Mammal schematic... Why the 1N5817 Schottky diode in the power section? Isn't that just a blocking diode for circuit protection? I'm sourcing parts for a build. Just wondered if I can use something else/something I may already have.

thanks...

 

[Robert]

Schottky diodes have a lower forward voltage drop than a standard silicon rectifier diode (1N400x) ... The idea is to keep the 9V supply as close to 9V as possible.

Realistically though, in most cases it won't make a world of difference. I've used 1N4001 - 1N4007 with no negative side effects.

 

[Nostradoomus]

Yep, polarity protection diode. 1n400x will work fine. Stock up on 1n5817 tho, they make great hard clipping diodes.

 

[Iceman53]

As I suspected then. Thanks!

Yep, polarity protection diode. 1n400x will work fine. Stock up on 1n5817 tho, they make great hard clipping diodes.

Thanks for the tip on using them for hard clipping !