Turning off the power MOSFET forces current through the diode to the output capacitor. Multiple switching cycles build the output capacitor voltage due to charge it stores from the inductor current.

Their current conduction capabilities are up to several tens of amperes, with breakdown voltage ratings (B VDSS) of 10V to over 1000V. Following are the characteristics associated with power MOSFETs.

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