I thought I could originally use it without a heatsink as it was going to only be used for about half of its capabilities. but definitely looking into one now.
thank you as well for the links
I have been trying to build a simple Current control circuit using a NPN TIP35C transistor but have run into the problem of it constantly over heating and being destroyed. The transistor is the only component that heats up whilst it is on. The supply voltage is 10V, well below the Max and at the...
Ill try explain myself to the better as I believe I haven't explained it well enough for you guys. (note: I am definitely not a professional in subject and haven't taken any courses, I only have knowledge from my own research).
My power supply is a Powertech MP-3091 0-15V 0-40A, "switching mode...
I've measured the resistance across the solenoid and it come back with 0.5ohms. my power supply has both variable voltage and current. It switches between constant voltage and constant current, which from my understanding means it is suppling the maximum output for one of them depending on the...
Using Ohms law, it works out to be 24A, my power supply can go up to 40A. I don't require 24A, I only need 12A. But am I able to maintain the voltage of 12V whilst only using half of the current its capable of suppling.
I'm currently making a solenoid valve for a home project, I've been testing the solenoid with a DC Lab power supply, I have set the desired 12V but after connecting it drops and I get a high current with a small voltage.
I understand that it will only draw the voltage required to push the...