What bypass diode should i use

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GD1991

Joined Jul 6, 2022
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Hello
I have 12 24 volt 20amp spms connect in series
I want to put a bypass diode on each terminal of the smps to protect them
Whats kind of diode do you recommend and what are the specifications
Thank you
 

AlbertHall

Joined Jun 4, 2014
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Why do you want to do this,, are you putting voltage back into it?
If one of the supplies shuts down (overcurrent perhaps) then the other supplies will drive current backwards into that shut down supply.

The diodes should be rated in excess (say 50%) of the supply output - >24V and >20A.
 
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