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inductor

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   1 Inductive spiking, and how to fix it!

   Afrotechmods 16 people · 18 months · since Dec 2011

   Demonstrates the voltage spike when current through an inductive load is suddenly cut and how a flyback diode tames it; often linked for motor and relay driver questions.

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   2 Boost Converters and Buck Converters: Power Electronics

   Physics Videos by Eugene Khutoryansky 7 people · 7 months · since Nov 2017

   Animated explanation of buck and boost converters that builds up from flawed designs, showing voltage as height and current as arrows; recommended for intuition about inductors.

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   3 EEVblog 1409 - The DANGERS of Inductor Back EMF

   EEVblog 4 people · 4 months · since Jul 2021

   Dave Jones shows the voltage spike an inductor or relay coil produces when switched off, which explains why flyback diodes are fitted across coils and motors.