What happens if the freewheeling diode is removed in a conventional buck converter?
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Removing the freewheeling diode in a conventional buck converter can lead to reverse voltage spikes, damaging the circuit.
The freewheeling diode provides a path for the inductor current when the switc...read more
Abhilash Tirupathi
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When the switch is off, a high voltage will be induced across the inductor due sudden decrement in load current. This voltage will appear across the switch then the switch may damage.
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