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I was wondering what the effects are if any if I connect a 17V DC source in parallel with a 9 V battery but the 9 V battery has a diode that prevents current from flowing into it. Thanks
quantumlight said:I was wondering what the effects are if any if I connect a 17V DC source in parallel with a 9 V battery but the 9 V battery has a diode that prevents current from flowing into it. Thanks
The purpose of connecting batteries in parallel with a diode is to prevent backflow of current from one battery to another. This ensures that the batteries remain at the same voltage and do not discharge each other.
A diode is an electronic component that only allows current to flow in one direction. When connected in parallel with a battery, the diode only allows current to flow from the positive terminal of the battery to the negative terminal, preventing backflow from other batteries.
No, it is important to use a Schottky diode or a low forward voltage drop diode for connecting batteries in parallel. These types of diodes have a lower voltage drop, which reduces energy losses and ensures that the batteries remain at the same voltage.
No, connecting batteries in parallel with a diode will not increase the overall voltage or current. The voltage and current will remain the same as that of a single battery.
One potential disadvantage is that the diode can cause a small voltage drop, which may slightly reduce the overall performance of the battery system. Additionally, if one battery in the parallel configuration fails, it can affect the other batteries and potentially cause a larger failure.