help_with_powersupply
Newbie level 6
Hi Board!
noticed the 12V/5V DC/DC AP63357 has probably some body diode from output (Anode) to input (Cathode)
Sometimes the circuit is powered directly with 5V, so the 12V relais and 12V lights at the 12V rail are now powered (ca 5V-0.4V @400mA) by this intrinsic diode.
Should I be worried that the diode might get stressed too much?
I understand that the diodes' FET is probably powering all, but unsure about that path.
Should I put an actual diode across output (Anode) to input (Cathode)?
I'm using SparkFun BabyBuck Regulator Breakout - 5V (AP63357)
noticed the 12V/5V DC/DC AP63357 has probably some body diode from output (Anode) to input (Cathode)
Sometimes the circuit is powered directly with 5V, so the 12V relais and 12V lights at the 12V rail are now powered (ca 5V-0.4V @400mA) by this intrinsic diode.
Should I be worried that the diode might get stressed too much?
I understand that the diodes' FET is probably powering all, but unsure about that path.
Should I put an actual diode across output (Anode) to input (Cathode)?
I'm using SparkFun BabyBuck Regulator Breakout - 5V (AP63357)