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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:52 pm    Post subject: Flyback Diode Protection Reply with quote


The fly-back diode clips high voltage spikes ordinarily developed across the inductive load when the control relay contacts open. Without diodes, the high voltage arcs across the opening contacts, substantially reducing their useful life.

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