Field Effect Transistor (FET) Protection

A Field Effect Transistor (FET) is a type of transistor that, when used with module software, monitors and controls current flow on module outputs. The Field Effect Transistor (FET) protection strategy prevents module damage in the event of excessive current flow.

The BCM utilizes a Field Effect Transistor (FET) protective circuit strategy for many of its outputs (such as a turn lamp output circuit). Output loads (current level) are monitored for excessive current (typically short circuits) and are shut down (turns off the voltage or ground provided by the module) when a fault event is detected. A short circuit DTC sets when the fault event occurs.

The circuit remains off until the fault is corrected and the ignition state is cycled off and then back on, the module resets the Field Effect Transistor (FET) protection and allows the circuit to function.