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Re: Theory behind diode at A/C compressor
Posted to HVAC Forum on 3/8/2021

Hi Brent,

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Yes, A Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) is used on occassion in designs where you want to keep a short burst of electrical energy (such as back EMF from a collapsing magnetic field in a... Login to read more.