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14:08
Hey, what is the point of the third diode under Q1
is it there just to have a relative stable reference in case the ground is not 0v
 
2 hours later…
15:48
Hmm.. I guess it is for reverse polarity? Otherwise, Q1 would see the voltage at its emitter

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