http://bit.ly/1Q11zbg Currently I'm using 2 1N5822 schottkys in series. I'd think these would=20 be fast enough, but it doesn't help. On 11/26/2015 3:49 AM, RussellMc wrote: > As we have not seen a circuit diagram (AFAIK) it's not 100% certain what = is > being done, BUT - the holding arrangement SHOULD be the equivalent of a > buck converter with current circulating in the inductor when the FET is > off and the FET being PWM'd to maintain current. Properly done the FET is= a > true switch and dissipation is low. > The recirculating diode should be of suitable speed to suit the switching > frequency - but faster does not usually hurt too much. (A sharp diode > transition can produce substantial RF noise). > > R --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .