
Re: Theory behind diode at A/C compressor
Didn't read the whole thread but the short answer is the spike is reverse polarity so the diode will conduct in one direction to clamp the voltage at .7Vdc which is the forward bias point of a silicon diode and where the diode conducts current so the spike flo... Login to read more. ![]()
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