Inductive Kickback

CI

CircuitSim

·

Created Oct 3, 2026

·

Updated Oct 3, 2026

Preview will appear once the owner saves the schematic
Details

Components

6


Schematic

Yes


Simulation

Transient analysis


Copies

Not copied yet

About this circuit

Observe the large switch-node voltage created when a switch interrupts an inductor current. A small capacitance makes the voltage finite.

Components used

Components used
6 components
NameManufacturerMPNCountType

Capacitor

Generic

—

1

Official

DC Voltage Source

Generic

—

1

Official

Inductor

Generic

—

1

Official

Pulse Voltage Source

Generic

—

1

Official

Resistor

Generic

—

1

Official

Try this circuit yourself

Free to get started. No download — runs in your browser with a full SPICE engine.