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Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor, a type of field-effect transistor (FET). MOSFETs have an insulated gate, the voltage of which determines the conductivity of the device. This can be used for amplifying or switching electronic signals. (From: Wikipedia)

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What's the purpose of the MOSFETS in this circuit

This is a bidirectional logic level adapter. Check the note AN10441 from NXP to get the full description. It also allow to isolate a powered down bus section. Some current can indeed be injected into …
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TPS24701 Overcurrent Protection Blowing the MOSFET

Put a 16 V Zener connected to your NMOS VGS to clamp and protect the gate. Your trip time is way too long for a short circuit condition: after 500 µs under a short circuit event all transistors will …
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