[SI-LIST] Re: diode connected between source & drain - why?
- From: <Christopher.Jakubiec@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 08:16:38 -0700
Vertical Power MOSFETs are designed specifically to handle a certain
amount of energy through this diode per the data sheet. Logic MOSFETs
most likely do not care about this parameter.
Chris
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Subject: RE: [SI-LIST] Re: diode connected between source & drain - why?
My experience with the body diode (as I understand it, a by-product of
device construction) is that you *should not* depend on it to clamp an
inductive kick-back. There is simply too much energy for it to=20
dissipate, and you will destroy the FET. Use an external diode clamp
which is rated for the energy -- these should only cost a few=20
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Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: diode connected between source & drain - why?
Hi Roy,
When current is switching through an inductive load, a reverse EMF is
generated when the current is turned off. This diode allows a path for
this current in this situation. This body diode comes built into the
MOSFET for free, and is not an extra device.
A diode connected MOSFET behaves like a diode, while a standard
connected MOSFET behaves like a switch with a diode in the body.
-Chris
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On Behalf Of Roy M.
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:21 AM
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Subject: [SI-LIST] diode connected between source & drain - why?
Hi,
Can someone explain to me why are they Transistors (mosfets), that has a
diode connected between the source and the drain? I tried to find
something on the internet, but nothing... i don't understand what's the
difference between a regular mosfet and a
diode-connected-source-drain-mosfet.
Thanks!
Roy
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