> Is there a suitable, smaller, diode commonly available that will
> work in place of a 1N4001 as an anti-reverse battery protection diode?
>
> My circuit consumes about 50mA with a 9v battery, and the 4001
> diode, with its big leads and body, are a tight fit for my circuit board.
>
> So perhaps I could get by with a smaller, less current capacity
> diode that is a little smaller and without the 10 gauge wire leads?

        Try something surface mount. TTYL

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