Figure 1 A series diode protects systems from reverse polarity but wastes power in diode losses. Figure 2 You can use a bridge rectifier so that your system works no matter what the input polarity is.

However, integrated circuits are VERY SUSCEPTABLE to reverse battery connection – most simply die instantly and silently – others may smoke and/or explode. For this reason, NEVER design or make a ...

As they took him away, Clyde realized that leaving out that protection ... a look at the most common circuits and their performance characteristics. Standard Reverse-Polarity Tests Electronic ...

[Afroman’s] latest video shows you how to add reverse voltage protection ... circuit is working correctly. His solution is to add a P channel MOSFET which only allows power to flow when the ...

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