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I worked on a motor controller that had a problem with PWM IC frying.

Turned out the real problem was when the control signal was over-driven a comparator would latch up. Which would cause both power transistors to turn on. Blowing a 'protection' [1] fuse on the negative supply rail. And then the negative power supply would reverse. And kill the PWM controller IC.

Not a fan of latching OP-Amps and Comparators.

[1] Tip: fuses don't protect circuits from damage they prevent your POS from burning the house down.




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