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Old 03-27-2012, 11:03 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Diodes don't share current well though. the hotter they are, the lower their voltage drop, which means the more current that goes through them. It can be as far off as 1/3 vs 2/3 of current. That's not terribly relevant, but I felt proud that I knew that. hahaha.
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