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Diode Gate

Diodes can also be used to pass the higher of two voltages without affecting the lower. A nifty example is shown in figure 4.13 The 12 V battery does nothing until the power fails; then it takes over without interruption.

 
Figure 4.13:  Diode OR gate.



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