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Antiparallel diode for Picoswitch

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PicoSwitch should not be used to switch inductive loads like motors or solenoids without an antiparallel diode. The attached diagram shows the antiparallel diode.

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Article ID: 14
Category: R/C Switches
Date added: 2015-07-02 14:56:56
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