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In a synchronous rectification scheme, the high-side and low-side switches alternate operation, ensuring no cross-conduction through a “break-before-make” approach. During the dead time, the MOSFET’s integrated body diode temporarily conducts current, maintaining circuit continuity. When the synchronous rectifier switch closes, current flows through the MOSFET channel, leveraging its low-channel resistance to minimize losses. This design makes buckboostconverter.com’s DC-DC converters highly efficient and reliable.
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