Authors: Phil Ellis, Applications Engineer, Manchester and Shawn Zhang, Applications Engineer, Shanghai
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Summary
In this interactive application note the airbag operating conditions and related simulations are analysed. The MOSFET in the airbag operates in linear mode and bears significant current and voltage at the same time, so it gives a big challenge to the MOSFET SOA curve.
MOSFETs in automotive airbag applications
The forgotten MOSFET in automotive airbag applications – Quick Learning
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