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Transistors and diodes

Biasing, switching and protection with BJTs, MOSFETs and diodes — the arithmetic that decides whether a part survives.

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BJT base resistor for saturated switching, with a stated overdrive factorsoon
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Flyback and snubber component values for an inductive loadsoon
Diode reverse-recovery and forward-loss comparisonsoon