Turn on and off a dc fan using mosfet

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Pololu - Understanding Destructive LC Voltage Spikes

Flyback diodes and why you need them

Any component that relies on an electromagnet or coil of wire for its operation will be inductive, that is the nature of coils of wire. Common examples are relays, solenoid and most types of motor. It is standard practice to put a 'flyback' diode across any inductive load in order to catch the back emf from the inductor when the current is interrupted. This requirement is usually taken at face value without being backed up by any kind of test results or evidence. This tutorial provides the evid…