⚡ The Problem: Power Tool Damage from Reverse Polarity

Accidentally reversing polarity in DC-powered tools can cause instant damage—fried circuits, burnt motors, or blown fuses. Hobbyists and engineers often face this while prototyping with battery packs or external power sources.

🛠️ The Solution: Add Reverse Polarity Protection

A simple solution is to add a diode or MOSFET in the power path.

• Diodes (like Schottky) block reverse current.

• P-channel MOSFETs (in high-side configs) or N-channel MOSFETs (low-side) offer low voltage drop and efficient protection.

🔌 Practical Example: Drill Motor with DC Supply

Suppose you’re powering a 12V cordless drill from a custom Li-ion pack. If the battery is connected in reverse during testing, it could ruin the motor controller. But adding a P-channel MOSFET in reverse-polarity protection mode ensures that no current flows if polarity is wrong—saving your circuit.

🧮 Sample Calculation: Power Drop Across a Diode

Using a Schottky diode with 0.3V drop at 2A:

Power loss = V × I = 0.3V × 2A = 0.6W

A small price to pay to protect your ₹2000 tool!

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