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Ideal vs. Real Switch: On-State Loss, Switching Loss

Updated 18 May 2026

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Ohm's Law and Power: P = VI, P = I²R, P = V²/R

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Power MOSFET Structure: Channel, Gate Oxide, Body Diode

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