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Old 10-03-2009, 02:25 PM   #2351 (permalink)
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Awesome Jack. Yes, I think it's probably easier to use the intrinsic diode as a freewheel diode since it is matched to the device already. Better than going out and getting a 1200v 800 amp diode. What size gate resistor are you using? You could probably get away with something really small.


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