I bought a few 1N5711 schottky diodes off ebay, what can I try, with a scope, AWG, LCR meter, to see if they really are schottky diodes (which I need to learn up on anyways)
I built a simple version once with a little trans, is it that easy to tell it from that ? I'll give it try, I think I still have that OT ready to go once I find it.
My meter has a "diode test" mode. The meter puts out about 1mA with a max voltage of 2V. A silicon diode reads 0.65 about and Schottkys read 0.35 to 0.45. (forward voltage drop) That is a good first test.
Next test is to see if it is leaking. The data sheet; "50V less than 0.2uA". Use a current limited power source in the 12 to 50V range and measure to see if almost no current is flowing. (could use a 9V battery)
I really like the switching speed on the 1N5711 because it can improve the symetry of a square wave off time to closer match the on time. The before and after on the scope is well worth it in performance.