>
>
> I'd give that a qualified 'maybe'. If you require it to survive, you
> must design it for that condition. It could be worse, BTW, something could
> be forcing the motor to turn in the opposite direction.


Is it possible for something to spin the motor when it is off?
What voltages can be generated?  Will this cause a transistor failure?

Should you use another device to short the motor leads when it's off?

Isn't interfacing fun?
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