This question is directed to Greg but I think the answer may be of general interest. I've read you mention snubber diodes many times. In laymans terms, how does it work and how is it wired into a circuit? Thanks to any who reply.
What is a snubber diode?
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The sort of thing that was referred to as TV interference suppression in my youth ?
Not really...
That was normally a capacitor.
Think how 'old-school' car ignition systems generated a spark for the ignition.. Sudden collapse of field in the coil caused the spike used to create the spark.
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Ah, never really understood how a coil worked - just knew not to hold the end of the lead. Life was simpler then - if it didn't spark, you changed the points, if that didn't work, you changed the coilNot really...
That was normally a capacitor.
Think how 'old-school' car ignition systems generated a spark for the ignition.. Sudden collapse of field in the coil caused the spike used to create the spark.
Thanks John, for your very clear feedback (on how the diode is used to suppress undesirable voltage feedback!)