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DRV8340-Q1: Zener Clamp Diode

Part Number: DRV8340-Q1

Dear expert,

The customer has some question about DRV8340 integrated zener clamp diode.

  1. Why external short-circuit events on the MOSFET will cause a overvoltage  HS VGS?
  2. Why doesn't low side have a zener clamp diode?
  3. If the external MOSFET VGS tolerance is +/-16V, Does the high side need an external zener clamp diode? As the integrated positive clamping voltage range is from 15V to 19V.

Thank you,

Dylan