# 5V USB-C Dual Supply - Dual Ideal Diodes (CE08453)

**URL:** https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/5v-usb-c-dual-supply-dual-ideal-diodes-ce08453/16707
**Category:** Product Questions
**Created:** [26 March 2023 11:26 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/5v-usb-c-dual-supply-dual-ideal-diodes-ce08453/16707 "2023-03-26T11:26:25Z")
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### Author: ![Bonj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Bonj](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Bonj)
#### Post date: [9 September 2025 05:19 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/5v-usb-c-dual-supply-dual-ideal-diodes-ce08453/16707/21 "2025-09-09T05:19:25Z")

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It seems my assessment from testing yesterday was a little premature.  
Further testing today shows a net gain in battery level using this, rather than the loss without using it. I’m happy with that outcome. It’s not perfect, but it will do.

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### Author: ![Jane](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/jane/32/12622_2.png) [@Jane](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Jane)
#### Post date: [9 September 2025 05:31 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/5v-usb-c-dual-supply-dual-ideal-diodes-ce08453/16707/22 "2025-09-09T05:31:40Z")

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Congrats! Not the perfect outcome, but I’m glad to hear it is at least working. 🙂

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### Author: ![ht39](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecd19e/32.png) [@ht39](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/ht39)
#### Post date: [30 September 2025 22:22 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/5v-usb-c-dual-supply-dual-ideal-diodes-ce08453/16707/23 "2025-09-30T22:22:06Z")

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I have 2 different solar panels( rated 6w & 12w) I want to use to charge my Reolink Security Cameras, would this work ?

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