Peter L. Peres wrote:
>Of course you know that you can use a bipolar as buck 'diode' too. Try it.
>You need another PNP with E at GND and negative base drive during flyback.

I think this will definitely reach over spec of reverse voltages over that transistor during the forward phase.  Unless input voltage is 5V or less.

/Morgan

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