I know that inserting a normal diode in parallel to a inductor is usefull for preventing voltage spikes when the current drop to zero (for example due to a transistor). So, with a diode, the inductor discharge itself with a time constant of L/R. With a Zener in series to a diode, the inductor discharge faster because of the higher inverse voltage. But, how can I translate this effect in mathematical terms? How could I demonstrate that adding a zener the inductive load discharge faster?
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15 years ago