This is a switching circuit used for a switched reluctance motor. In this circuit there is a 47μF capacitor on the right side. What is the capacitors function in this circuit?
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Best Answer
The 47-uF capacitor is not used to supply the inrush current, which would be needed to start the motor: it's value is too low to do the job (the IGBT handles 7A, so the motor will be quite powerful).
It is likely used as a noise suppressor.