I'm just wondering if i can add a USB connection to the circuit so i can either use an external OR USB supply for my +5V output. Would the regulator circuit be ok like this or would i need to stop current flowing back to the regulator if it's USB powered ?
I'm just wondering if i can add a USB connection to the circuit so i can either use an external OR USB supply for my +5V output. Would the regulator circuit be ok like this or would i need to stop current flowing back to the regulator if it's USB powered ?
Yes, you need to prevent feeding back. This is just one diode AFAIK.
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I'm just wondering if i can add a USB connection to the circuit so i can either use an external OR USB supply for my +5V output. Would the regulator circuit be ok like this or would i need to stop current flowing back to the regulator if it's USB powered ?
Yes, you need to prevent feeding back. This is just one diode AFAIK.
A diode will cause a voltage drop though. Even a Schottky will lose a couple of tenths or more, so this may affect the performance of your device.
Anything seems possible when you don't know what you're talking about.
I had a feeling i'd need to do something with this with a diode of some type which leads to one more question... Diode types ?
The protection diode is a 1N4007.
I need to order some diodes, before i do is there any other 'information' anyone would like to add, formula's, calculation's and just a little background as to how & why it's that diode type please.
I don't want to just add the diode and say 'yes it works', i'd like to have a bit more of an understanding of the how and why it works as well... i'd like to learn more !!! (never said that a school) 😉
I'm just wondering if i can add a USB connection to the circuit so i can either use an external OR USB supply for my +5V output.
Your question is not so much a parallel power supply problem but a dual power supply problem.
Well the Arduino developer board can use either and switches automatically between power supplies see above links to how it is done.
The voltage drop mentioned for a diode can be reduced by using p channel mosfet zero loss diode equivalent.
Components have current and/or voltage limitations so it is a matter of looking at the specs for the various components.
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