SLDS272 September 2024 DRV81620-Q1
ADVANCE INFORMATION
When switching off inductive loads, the voltage across the power switch rises to VDS_CL potential, because the inductance intends to continue driving the current. The voltage at output pins is not allowed to go below . The voltage clamping is necessary to prevent device damage.
The following figures show drawings of the clamp implementation. The maximum allowed load inductance is limited. The clamping structure protects the device in all operative modes (Sleep, Idle, Active, Limp Home).