modified 6 years ago

Useless transistor as a diode

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I KNOW ITS EXTREMELY INEFFICIENT! This circuit uses a transistor as a diode to ensure only positive voltage comes through. It is incredibly inefficient and has large voltage and current losses

published 6 years ago

Bushmills

6 years ago

Isn't the emitter-base current peaking 2 Ampere unnecessarily high? I recommend a current limiting resistor at base.

hurz

6 years ago

You can make a BJT to a diode by connecting base and collector together. Unfortunately the reverse voltage is very limited, most little transistors can withstand 5V and not more, but it works.

hurz

6 years ago

this way http://everycircuit.com/circuit/5151527434715136

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