So, the terminology — low, medium, and high voltage — are relative to the field you are in and which context is being used. The National Electrical Code (NEC) uses all three terms, but doesn’t ...

1. High-side and low-side current sensing refers to the placement of the current-sense resistor: between the positive supply and the load, or between the load and ground.

But with the availability today of high switching speed, low R DS(on), and relatively fast recovery body diode 500- to 650-V rated power MOSFETs, it raises the question of whether it is time for ...