ZHCSQH2 July 2024 DRV81008-Q1
ADVANCE INFORMATION
When switching off inductive loads, the voltage across the power switch rises to VDS_CL, because the inductance intends to continue driving the current. The voltage clamping is necessary to prevent device damage.
Figure 7-8 shows a drawing of the output clamp. The maximum allowed load inductance is limited. The clamping structure protects the device in all modes (Sleep, Idle, Active, Limp Home).