Answer by Spehro Pefhany for What the purpose of a diode in parallel with a...
It's possible the BLDC circuit is capable of regenerating energy (from a spinning motor + load) back into the supply and the diode limits the BLDC supply voltage to one diode drop above the battery...
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Is there a circumstance where the motor is rotating against the torque demand, like say doing dynamic speed control or motor field braking? A BLDC under these circumstances is called an alternator and...
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Is the circuit of reputable origin?I am fairly certain it is due to someone seeing two similar things:A flyback diode anti-parallel to an inductive loadRC snubbers or TVS diodes in parallel with a...
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What the purpose of a diode in parallel with a power switch
I've come across a circuit that has a diode in parallel with a power switch that's controlling a BLDC motor circuit. I was told that it's a flyback diode to prevent voltage spikes from an inductive...
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