AN10 Automotive Relay Drivers using the Zvn4206av: Protection Free Interfacing with Avalanche Rated MOSFETs

AN10 Automotive Relay Drivers using the Zvn4206av: Protection Free Interfacing with Avalanche Rated MOSFETs: Zetec Semiconductors An alternative solution is provided to the usual large package Darlington effected relay driver. The ZVN4206AV has been designed, processed and rated to withstand significant energy within the breakdown region. This allows the part to absorb back-emf and transient energy, thereby allowing lower component count circuits.