Electrical circuit for current reduction in inductive loads

Abstract

An electrical circuit (2) is provided for current dissipation in inductive loads. The electrical circuit (2) includes an inductor (4) connected to a first node (14), which is connected to a supply voltage (VS), and to a second node (16). Furthermore, the electrical circuit (2) includes a switching element (12) connected to the second node (16) and a ground (6), as well as a first diode (8) connected to the second node (16) and a third node (18). The forward direction of the first diode (8) is fixed from the second node (16) to the third node (18). The electrical circuit (2) also includes a capacitor (10). The capacitor (10) is connected to the third node (18) and the first node (14).

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