Snubber Capacitors Functionality and Selection Guide
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- On March 19, 2021
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A snubber circuit limits voltage spikes in power converters. Snubbers are also used in the output of Class-D audio amplifiers for the same reasons. When the transistor you use to switch the current turns off, it generates a high-voltage spike that could damage the device.