1N4148 switching signal diode / series diode, polarity reversal protection

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carlva

Joined Jul 26, 2017
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I am building a mobile phone solar charger.

Most examples include a 1N914/1N4148 switching signal diode at the solar panel.
The purpose of the diode is to prevent the solar panel from draining power in dim light.

I'm using a YwRobot MB102 power supply module.
It has a series diode for polarity reversal protection.

Do I still need the switching signal diode?

Thank you for your help.
 
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