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Hello!
I'm trying to activate a solenoid with a linear ramp in voltage of 0 - 24VDC in 2 seconds. An RC series circuit helps achieve soft start but in an exponential way (with 63% of supply voltage in 1 time constant). Can I use a single circuit for charging and discharging? (linear ramp down also preferred). Ideal ramp down time should be less than 1 second. Trying to figure out if this circuit is possible with resistor/ capacitor elements and without the use of an expensive proportional amplifier.
Any help is much appreciated!
I'm trying to activate a solenoid with a linear ramp in voltage of 0 - 24VDC in 2 seconds. An RC series circuit helps achieve soft start but in an exponential way (with 63% of supply voltage in 1 time constant). Can I use a single circuit for charging and discharging? (linear ramp down also preferred). Ideal ramp down time should be less than 1 second. Trying to figure out if this circuit is possible with resistor/ capacitor elements and without the use of an expensive proportional amplifier.
Any help is much appreciated!