As I suggested previously, the external diode allows a lower resistance path to charge the bootstrap capacitor than does the internal diode, which has a 25 Ohm resistor in series. I've built such circuits using the external diodes with no such MOSFET failures, and many datasheets often recommend using external diodes if needed! Anode to VCC, Cathode to VB.Can you please suggest if it can increase the speed? I observed a MOSFET failure after populating the diodes, i am not sure of the exact reason, i have removed the 3 diodes in 3 Mosfet gate drivers at present, may be i have repopulate and test it again.






