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Old 05-22-2005, 09:05 PM   #12
Juliemac
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A series diode is not needed on the input. Place a diode across the top of the regulator (arrow points to the input) so that the output cap can discharge across that diode when the input drops.
Use some thing like an In4001, a 1a diode. Will work every time.
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