I have a solar panel . I am going to build a shunt regulator as the charger for the battery.
The solar panel puts out about .6 amps 24VDC open circuit.
I have read that I should use Schottky diode because of it's low forward volatage.
On hand I have a 1n5820, 1n5818 and a 1n5817
Looks like the 817 has the lowest forward voltage and is 1 amp.
Just wanted to check if this was a good choice or use one of the other diodes I have on hand or just order something else.
The solar panel puts out about .6 amps 24VDC open circuit.
I have read that I should use Schottky diode because of it's low forward volatage.
On hand I have a 1n5820, 1n5818 and a 1n5817
Looks like the 817 has the lowest forward voltage and is 1 amp.
Just wanted to check if this was a good choice or use one of the other diodes I have on hand or just order something else.