[TriEmbed] N-MOSFET Symbol

[kschilf at yahoo.com]

Hi Pete,
Good note about warning flags.
I have no idea about the application.  Current in an inductor can not change instantaneously.  If you are going to interrupt the circuit, you should provide a path to allow the inductor current to continue (catch diode in a switching power supply) or diminish (diode across a relay winding), etc.  If not, you let Mr. Murphy determine where the energy will go, sometimes with exciting consequences.  :-)
Sincerely,Kevin Schilf


      From: Pete Soper via TriEmbed <triembed at triembed.org>
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I'm pretty sure about 70% of Brian's interest in this subject involves 
dealing with inductive loads. The body diode in the schematic symbol is 
a merciful hint.  If his kids can remember that the lack of a body diode 
is a red flag they might avoid blowing up their BJTs or adding redundant 
components.

-Pete


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