PCB Solenoid Driver

Hmmm.

While there are more complicated ways to fix the problem of the voltage spike, a diode across the coil is a simple and cheap method. From TI:

From Nick Gammon:

This forum:

Circuit Cellar:

Dave really does a great job of demonstrating the effectiveness of the flyback diode:

Of course, the @molindz should do whatever is best.

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