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it relates to reverse recovery charge, Qrr during switch off of diode.

The reverse current has to phases. 1st it reaches to max reverse recovery value , Irrm (in opposite direction of forward current), 2nd it finally reaches to zero.

Softness factor,S is the ratio of the time is needed in phase 2, t2 to the time needed in phase 1 t1, S= t2/t1

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Well, honey, the softness factor of a diode is a measure of how abruptly the diode conducts electricity when it's turned on. It's calculated by taking the derivative of the diode current with respect to the diode voltage. So, in simple terms, it tells you how gently or harshly the diode starts conducting when you apply a voltage across it. Hope that clears things up for you, sugar!

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