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Justify the statement. Antiparallel diode is connected across MOSFET.

Justify the statement. Antiparallel diode is connected across MOSFET.

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asked Feb 2, 2018 by anonymous
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In MOSFET current is flow from drain to source but when the load is inductive the current may flow in opposite direction. To avoid the opposite flow of current and to protect MOSFET the antiparallel diode is connected across MOSFET.

answered Feb 3, 2018 by anonymous

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