> In other words, it is true that it
> conducts in both directions when fully on, but it will still conduct in
one
> direction when off. This is due to the inherent diode (body diode) created
> by the PN junction between drain and body (substrate), and the fact that
> the source is usually connected to the body.

True, but Dave's circuit takes this into account.


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