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  • Peter JakackiPeter Jakacki Posts: 10,193
    edited 2014-03-16 17:46
    Basil wrote: »
    Hi Phil,

    Thanks for the info. Looks like either way, i'll need 2 capacitors, 1 diode and the resistor on the super cap.

    Thanks :)

    Here's a quick take on what I would look to doing. Considering the load current it is optional whether to use a feed diode from the supercap or not or use a dual common-cathode to feed from the 6V and the supercap. You could use a regular silicon diode in place of the Schottky but the main thing is to limit the working voltage of the supercap.

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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2014-03-16 18:40
    Schottky diodes have a higher reverse leakage current than regular silicon diodes, although the effect may be negligible here, since the reverse voltage is small.

    -Phil
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2014-03-16 19:06
    Basil wrote:
    ... barometer, accelerometer, magnetometer ...
    Are any of these devices analog? Does Vdd have to be a known, fixed value for accuracy? If so, putting the supercap ahead of the final regulator will be a must.

    -Phil
  • BasilBasil Posts: 380
    edited 2014-03-16 22:31
    All digital :)
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