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Which consequence results when exceeding the Curie temperature of ferrite cores in a SMPS?

A)Increased core losses occur dramatically
B)Output voltage rapidly shifts polarity
C)Gate driver oscillation sharply increases
D)Switching MOSFET breakdown becomes immediate

💡 Explanation

When critical temperature is exceeded, the *loss of ferromagnetic order* takes place; because the material loses its efficient magnetic properties above its Curie point, core losses significantly increase rather than other circuit component failures, therefore severely impacting the power supply's efficiency.

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