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Q&A Variant of a Mosfet's Gate-Source protection

Let's say a 100V voltage spike arrives at +12V and the TVS diode clamps it to 25V. Q2 may or may not be activated. Will this circuit ensure a V_gs lower than 25V for the mosfet Q1 ? Any catch to it...

1 answer  ·  posted 1y ago by kellogs‭  ·  last activity 1y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

#2: Post edited by user avatar kellogs‭ · 2023-06-13T20:02:42Z (over 1 year ago)
  • Let's say a 100V voltage spike arrives at +12V and the TVS diode clamps it to 25V. Will this circuit ensure a V_gs lower than 25V for the mosfet ? Any catch to it ?
  • Thanks
  • Let's say a 100V voltage spike arrives at +12V and the TVS diode clamps it to 25V. Q2 may or may not be activated. Will this circuit ensure a V_gs lower than 25V for the mosfet Q1 ? Any catch to it ?
  • ![Image_alt_text](https://electrical.codidact.com/uploads/ktv3f8ekls6kqhcmbmr3101ns3jf)
  • Thanks
#1: Initial revision by user avatar kellogs‭ · 2023-06-13T19:35:52Z (over 1 year ago)
Variant of a Mosfet's Gate-Source protection
Let's say a 100V voltage spike arrives at +12V and the TVS diode clamps it to 25V. Will this circuit ensure a V_gs lower than 25V for the mosfet ? Any catch to it ?

Thanks