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Re: Scopes Away! - mosfet diode



Malcolm,

>>  Question - is there an easy way of destroying the diode without
>>ruining the MOSFET? (Alan, anybody?). Alternatively, are there any 
>>devices without this built-in nuisance available (type/s please)?

The substrate diode is a property of the actual working
bits of the MOSFET - it's not a separate component.

The simplest way to get rid of it is to put a diode in series with
the mosfet.
The alternative would be to go for a bipolar or IGBT device.

good luck,

Alan Sharp (UK)