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		MisterTea 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: "Anyone else out there vibe circuit-building?" > I can't think of any reason why you'd want to use Schottky diodes to protect op-amp inputs My first guess would be the fast switching time of the Schottky makes them appear useful for responding to transient events.

rcxdude 4 months ago [–]

They also have a low forward voltage and an actual current rating, so it can be easier to trust that they will clamp a voltage within range indefinitely.

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