> However, you can't just put two diodes in parallel and add their
> current ratings.  This is because they won't share the current equally

I see that now. The circuit which made me pose the original question
uses switching FETs in parallel, with individual gate resistors. AIUI
FETS have a negative temperature coefficient, ie local hotspots on the
die increase in resistance, thereby causing a temperature decrease, so
there is no thermal runaway. The suggested 2 Schottky =3D 1 UF sub
does not mention load-sharing resistors, as you'd find on paralleled
power bipolar transistors for example, which would prevent current
hogging

Thanks for everyone's input

Joe

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