alt Hacker News> 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.
> 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.
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.