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Clamping Diode

This is a diode to prevent a spike from an engine component (ike a solenoid) from damaging circuitry.

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Adapted from pgmfi.org wiki

This is a diode to prevent a spike from an engine component (ike a solenoid) from damaging circuitry. In most cases a 3 amp clamping diode is more than adaquate. The following parts have been used successfully:

  • 1n4001
  • 1n4002
  • 1n4004

Credits and source

Authors Anonymous PGMFI contributor

Source Adapted from Clamping Diode on pgmfi.org wiki. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 1.0.