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High current switching

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2003-09-14 19:58 in General Discussion
I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps per
output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive. Does
this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET. Any advise
appreciated.

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-08 05:25
    Brian,
    I'm working on something similar myself right now..using
    logic-level (5V gate) N-channel Mosfets to switch 12V .5A load.
    As far as I understand, as long as you keep the device within
    in/output specs, they interface directly with only a current limit
    resistor between stamp and gate lead. I am currently researching the
    highest value that I can use for these "buffer" resistors. The gate
    voltage, not current triggers the device so they should work with
    quite large resistors. The other thing to look at is the Rds(on) value
    (resistance from drain-source when conducting) and use it to figure
    power dissipated by the device (you might need some hella-big heat sink.)
    In short, yeah-they work.
    Regards
    C.C.


    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "voltsguy" <brianr@d...> wrote:
    > I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps per
    > output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
    > digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive. Does
    > this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET. Any advise
    > appreciated.
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-08 08:26
    Statically you are right, but dynamically not.
    If you drive a mosfet with PWM, for exemple, you will need a current due to the
    capacity of the gate.
    So it is better to lower the driving resistor as much as possible.
    Regards
    ECO

    Original Message
    From: "captainconstructor" <captainconstructor@y...>
    To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 6:25 AM
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching


    > Brian,
    > I'm working on something similar myself right now..using
    > logic-level (5V gate) N-channel Mosfets to switch 12V .5A load.
    > As far as I understand, as long as you keep the device within
    > in/output specs, they interface directly with only a current limit
    > resistor between stamp and gate lead. I am currently researching the
    > highest value that I can use for these "buffer" resistors. The gate
    > voltage, not current triggers the device so they should work with
    > quite large resistors. The other thing to look at is the Rds(on) value
    > (resistance from drain-source when conducting) and use it to figure
    > power dissipated by the device (you might need some hella-big heat sink.)
    > In short, yeah-they work.
    > Regards
    > C.C.
    >
    >
    > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "voltsguy" <brianr@d...> wrote:
    > > I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps per
    > > output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
    > > digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive. Does
    > > this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET. Any advise
    > > appreciated.
    >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-08 13:56
    The operation of a enhanced MOSFET is not that simple.
    The switching speed depends in the amount of energy (Q) vs time
    applied to the Gate (Gate-Source capacitance).
    A large Stamp to Gate resistor will slow down the switching times
    (turn-on and turn-off).
    The MOSFET dissipates large amounts of power during the transition.
    If the switching load is inductive, you will have a bunch of DEAD
    MOSFETS in your hands.
    That is why there are specially designed MOSFET drivers.
    READ device specs very carefully.
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-08 22:00
    I use fets a lot for pulse applications.

    The stamp output, I suspect, is a TTL equivalent output, and though it
    may state it's 5 Volts out, it may not be fully 5.0 Volts. A pull up
    resistor on the output of the stamp would help. Someone step in here
    and holler if I'm wrong on this.

    However, the stamp should be able to turn the fet on I would suspect.

    Looks like a good choice, but there are caveats<G>.

    Things to consider, what is the switch on time. If the fet will be on a
    long time, you need a very low on resistance. Some fets we have used
    have 0.025 Ohm on resistance, others have 1-2 Ohms of on resistance.

    Looking at the data sheet, the 2SK2232 has 0.036 Ohm resistance if the
    drive is 10 Volts. However, at 4 Volts, the on resistance is specified
    to be 0.057, but may be as high as 0.08. So at 20 Amps, under absolute
    worse conditions, you will have 1.6 Volts drop across the FET. Is this
    Voltage loss going to affect your circuit? Also, if the fet is on 100%
    of the time, you will be dissipating 32 Watts in the FET.

    Also looking at the data sheet, while it will operate full on at 4
    Volts, it works better at 10 Volts. Again, your actual circuit needs
    may not cuase this to be a problem.

    A long dissertation where only a short answer was needed, but things
    like this have caused my fingers to become blistered in the past<G>.

    All the best



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    I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps per
    output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
    digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive. Does
    this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET. Any advise
    appreciated.


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-09 01:42
    ECO,
    Does this come into play for slow switching apps (250mS or slower)?

    My concerns are mostly about the higher drain voltage (+12V) leaking
    to the gate or gate current rising too high. I have 9 such outputs ( 8
    within the HIGH pins) on a BS2e.


    Oh, and Voltsguy, you listening? I forgot one important detail that
    you may not know. That 4V gate drive voltage is usually 4V above the
    Source pin voltage( for an N-Channel device)..So if your source pin is
    at the stamp's ground potential it'll work..
    if source pin V > +2V or so you will need to boost the gate drive
    voltage. Er. Right ECO? :-)

    No Message
    C.C.



    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "ECO" <ecourt@b...> wrote:
    > Statically you are right, but dynamically not.
    > If you drive a mosfet with PWM, for exemple, you will need a current
    due to the capacity of the gate.
    > So it is better to lower the driving resistor as much as possible.
    > Regards
    > ECO
    >
    >
    Original Message
    > From: "captainconstructor" <captainconstructor@y...>
    > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    > Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 6:25 AM
    > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching
    >
    >
    > > Brian,
    > > I'm working on something similar myself right now..using
    > > logic-level (5V gate) N-channel Mosfets to switch 12V .5A load.
    > > As far as I understand, as long as you keep the device within
    > > in/output specs, they interface directly with only a current limit
    > > resistor between stamp and gate lead. I am currently researching the
    > > highest value that I can use for these "buffer" resistors. The gate
    > > voltage, not current triggers the device so they should work with
    > > quite large resistors. The other thing to look at is the Rds(on) value
    > > (resistance from drain-source when conducting) and use it to figure
    > > power dissipated by the device (you might need some hella-big heat
    sink.)
    > > In short, yeah-they work.
    > > Regards
    > > C.C.
    > >
    > >
    > > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "voltsguy" <brianr@d...> wrote:
    > > > I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps per
    > > > output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
    > > > digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive. Does
    > > > this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET. Any
    advise
    > > > appreciated.
    > >
    > >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-09 03:18
    For those interested in the operation and application of Enhansed
    MOSFETS go to www.irf.com.
    For operation and application of MOSFETS Drivers, go to MAXIM and
    look for MOSFETS Drivers (TSC429 and MAX4429 families).
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-09 06:06
    While you are at Digikey simply type in IRL in the parts search box
    (logic level driven).

    I'm given to understand that the value of the current limiting
    resistor is selected to limit current to safe levels for the
    Stamp's I/O pin in the event of a shorted FET.

    Bypassing the current limiting resistor with a 0.047uF ceramic allows
    the FET to turn on fairly quickly by passing the leading edge of the
    turn on signal to the FET and probably assists in draining the charge
    of the FET gate at the signals end.

    I've also discovered that the addition of a gate bleed resistor
    assists in the FET's rapid turn off provided that this voltage divider
    still enables sufficient voltage at the gate for the current load
    intended.

    A 4.9V/5.1V Zener from gate to ground should insure that in the event
    the I/O pin is in input mode, no damaging voltages can creep through
    to the Stamp in the event of FET shorts.


    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "voltsguy" <brianr@d...> wrote:
    > I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps per
    > output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
    > digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive. Does
    > this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET. Any advise
    > appreciated.
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-09 09:09
    As said by another member, you allways have interest in an as fast as possible
    switching.
    I did it, in a simple application, by boosting the voltage and current ouput
    from the stamp with a transistor.

    Drain to load to +12V
    Collector to 470ohms to +12V, Collector also to Gate
    Base to 470ohms to Stamp pin
    GND to Emitter , GND also to Source

    The Load is ON when the Stamp pin in high.
    Regards
    ECO
    Original Message
    From: "captainconstructor" <captainconstructor@y...>
    To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 2:42 AM
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching


    > ECO,
    > Does this come into play for slow switching apps (250mS or slower)?
    >
    > My concerns are mostly about the higher drain voltage (+12V) leaking
    > to the gate or gate current rising too high. I have 9 such outputs ( 8
    > within the HIGH pins) on a BS2e.
    >
    >
    > Oh, and Voltsguy, you listening? I forgot one important detail that
    > you may not know. That 4V gate drive voltage is usually 4V above the
    > Source pin voltage( for an N-Channel device)..So if your source pin is
    > at the stamp's ground potential it'll work..
    > if source pin V > +2V or so you will need to boost the gate drive
    > voltage. Er. Right ECO? :-)
    >
    > No Message
    > C.C.
    >
    >
    >
    > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "ECO" <ecourt@b...> wrote:
    > > Statically you are right, but dynamically not.
    > > If you drive a mosfet with PWM, for exemple, you will need a current
    > due to the capacity of the gate.
    > > So it is better to lower the driving resistor as much as possible.
    > > Regards
    > > ECO
    > >
    > >
    Original Message
    > > From: "captainconstructor" <captainconstructor@y...>
    > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    > > Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 6:25 AM
    > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching
    > >
    > >
    > > > Brian,
    > > > I'm working on something similar myself right now..using
    > > > logic-level (5V gate) N-channel Mosfets to switch 12V .5A load.
    > > > As far as I understand, as long as you keep the device within
    > > > in/output specs, they interface directly with only a current limit
    > > > resistor between stamp and gate lead. I am currently researching the
    > > > highest value that I can use for these "buffer" resistors. The gate
    > > > voltage, not current triggers the device so they should work with
    > > > quite large resistors. The other thing to look at is the Rds(on) value
    > > > (resistance from drain-source when conducting) and use it to figure
    > > > power dissipated by the device (you might need some hella-big heat
    > sink.)
    > > > In short, yeah-they work.
    > > > Regards
    > > > C.C.
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "voltsguy" <brianr@d...> wrote:
    > > > > I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps per
    > > > > output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
    > > > > digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive. Does
    > > > > this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET. Any
    > advise
    > > > > appreciated.
    > > >
    > > >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-09 12:37
    Please correct:
    The Load is ON when the Stamp pin is LOW

    Original Message
    From: "ECO" <ecourt@b...>
    To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 10:09 AM
    Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching


    > As said by another member, you allways have interest in an as fast as possible
    switching.
    > I did it, in a simple application, by boosting the voltage and current ouput
    from the stamp with a transistor.
    >
    > Drain to load to +12V
    > Collector to 470ohms to +12V, Collector also to Gate
    > Base to 470ohms to Stamp pin
    > GND to Emitter , GND also to Source
    >
    > The Load is ON when the Stamp pin in high.
    > Regards
    > ECO
    >
    Original Message
    > From: "captainconstructor" <captainconstructor@y...>
    > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    > Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 2:42 AM
    > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching
    >
    >
    > > ECO,
    > > Does this come into play for slow switching apps (250mS or slower)?
    > >
    > > My concerns are mostly about the higher drain voltage (+12V) leaking
    > > to the gate or gate current rising too high. I have 9 such outputs ( 8
    > > within the HIGH pins) on a BS2e.
    > >
    > >
    > > Oh, and Voltsguy, you listening? I forgot one important detail that
    > > you may not know. That 4V gate drive voltage is usually 4V above the
    > > Source pin voltage( for an N-Channel device)..So if your source pin is
    > > at the stamp's ground potential it'll work..
    > > if source pin V > +2V or so you will need to boost the gate drive
    > > voltage. Er. Right ECO? :-)
    > >
    > > No Message
    > > C.C.
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "ECO" <ecourt@b...> wrote:
    > > > Statically you are right, but dynamically not.
    > > > If you drive a mosfet with PWM, for exemple, you will need a current
    > > due to the capacity of the gate.
    > > > So it is better to lower the driving resistor as much as possible.
    > > > Regards
    > > > ECO
    > > >
    > > >
    Original Message
    > > > From: "captainconstructor" <captainconstructor@y...>
    > > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    > > > Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 6:25 AM
    > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > > Brian,
    > > > > I'm working on something similar myself right now..using
    > > > > logic-level (5V gate) N-channel Mosfets to switch 12V .5A load.
    > > > > As far as I understand, as long as you keep the device within
    > > > > in/output specs, they interface directly with only a current limit
    > > > > resistor between stamp and gate lead. I am currently researching the
    > > > > highest value that I can use for these "buffer" resistors. The gate
    > > > > voltage, not current triggers the device so they should work with
    > > > > quite large resistors. The other thing to look at is the Rds(on) value
    > > > > (resistance from drain-source when conducting) and use it to figure
    > > > > power dissipated by the device (you might need some hella-big heat
    > > sink.)
    > > > > In short, yeah-they work.
    > > > > Regards
    > > > > C.C.
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "voltsguy" <brianr@d...> wrote:
    > > > > > I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps per
    > > > > > output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
    > > > > > digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive. Does
    > > > > > this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET. Any
    > > advise
    > > > > > appreciated.
    > > > >
    > > > >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-09 13:35
    Ouch. I would try to switch as fast as possible. Slow switching times
    cause extremely high dissipation issues with the fet, as it will be in
    the linear region for quite some time. Also, when in the linear region,
    oscillation can be a problem.

    Original Message
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    ECO,
    Does this come into play for slow switching apps (250mS or slower)?

    My concerns are mostly about the higher drain voltage (+12V) leaking to
    the gate or gate current rising too high. I have 9 such outputs ( 8
    within the HIGH pins) on a BS2e.


    Oh, and Voltsguy, you listening? I forgot one important detail that you
    may not know. That 4V gate drive voltage is usually 4V above the Source
    pin voltage( for an N-Channel device)..So if your source pin is at the
    stamp's ground potential it'll work.. if source pin V > +2V or so you
    will need to boost the gate drive voltage. Er. Right ECO? :-)

    No Message
    C.C.



    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "ECO" <ecourt@b...> wrote:
    > Statically you are right, but dynamically not.
    > If you drive a mosfet with PWM, for exemple, you will need a current
    due to the capacity of the gate.
    > So it is better to lower the driving resistor as much as possible.
    > Regards ECO
    >
    >
    Original Message
    > From: "captainconstructor" <captainconstructor@y...>
    > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    > Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 6:25 AM
    > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching
    >
    >
    > > Brian,
    > > I'm working on something similar myself right now..using
    > > logic-level (5V gate) N-channel Mosfets to switch 12V .5A load.
    > > As far as I understand, as long as you keep the device within
    > > in/output specs, they interface directly with only a current limit
    > > resistor between stamp and gate lead. I am currently researching the

    > > highest value that I can use for these "buffer" resistors. The gate
    > > voltage, not current triggers the device so they should work with
    > > quite large resistors. The other thing to look at is the Rds(on)
    > > value (resistance from drain-source when conducting) and use it to
    > > figure power dissipated by the device (you might need some hella-big

    > > heat
    sink.)
    > > In short, yeah-they work.
    > > Regards
    > > C.C.
    > >
    > >
    > > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "voltsguy" <brianr@d...> wrote:
    > > > I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps per
    > > > output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
    > > > digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive. Does
    > > > this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET. Any
    advise
    > > > appreciated.
    > >
    > >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-09 14:15
    I as long as you are able to put on with the switching losses your
    are OK.
    What is not OK is not to turn-off the MOSFET really fast if you are
    switching a inductive load.
    If you look with a scope the VDS and Id at the same time, you will
    see a lot of power dissipated (Vds X Id) during the turn-off
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-09-14 19:58
    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "ECO" <ecourt@b...> wrote:

    That looks promising, thx ECO

    Regards
    C.C.

    > As said by another member, you allways have interest in an as fast
    as possible switching.
    > I did it, in a simple application, by boosting the voltage and
    current ouput from the stamp with a transistor.
    >
    > Drain to load to +12V
    > Collector to 470ohms to +12V, Collector also to Gate
    > Base to 470ohms to Stamp pin
    > GND to Emitter , GND also to Source
    >
    > The Load is ON when the Stamp pin in high.
    > Regards
    > ECO
    >
    Original Message
    > From: "captainconstructor" <captainconstructor@y...>
    > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    > Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 2:42 AM
    > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching
    >
    >
    > > ECO,
    > > Does this come into play for slow switching apps (250mS or
    slower)?
    > >
    > > My concerns are mostly about the higher drain voltage (+12V)
    leaking
    > > to the gate or gate current rising too high. I have 9 such
    outputs ( 8
    > > within the HIGH pins) on a BS2e.
    > >
    > >
    > > Oh, and Voltsguy, you listening? I forgot one important detail
    that
    > > you may not know. That 4V gate drive voltage is usually 4V above
    the
    > > Source pin voltage( for an N-Channel device)..So if your source
    pin is
    > > at the stamp's ground potential it'll work..
    > > if source pin V > +2V or so you will need to boost the gate drive
    > > voltage. Er. Right ECO? :-)
    > >
    > > No Message
    > > C.C.
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "ECO" <ecourt@b...> wrote:
    > > > Statically you are right, but dynamically not.
    > > > If you drive a mosfet with PWM, for exemple, you will need a
    current
    > > due to the capacity of the gate.
    > > > So it is better to lower the driving resistor as much as
    possible.
    > > > Regards
    > > > ECO
    > > >
    > > >
    Original Message
    > > > From: "captainconstructor" <captainconstructor@y...>
    > > > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    > > > Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 6:25 AM
    > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: High current switching
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > > Brian,
    > > > > I'm working on something similar myself right now..using
    > > > > logic-level (5V gate) N-channel Mosfets to switch 12V .5A
    load.
    > > > > As far as I understand, as long as you keep the device
    within
    > > > > in/output specs, they interface directly with only a current
    limit
    > > > > resistor between stamp and gate lead. I am currently
    researching the
    > > > > highest value that I can use for these "buffer" resistors. The
    gate
    > > > > voltage, not current triggers the device so they should work
    with
    > > > > quite large resistors. The other thing to look at is the
    Rds(on) value
    > > > > (resistance from drain-source when conducting) and use it to
    figure
    > > > > power dissipated by the device (you might need some hella-big
    heat
    > > sink.)
    > > > > In short, yeah-they work.
    > > > > Regards
    > > > > C.C.
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > > --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "voltsguy" <brianr@d...>
    wrote:
    > > > > > I'd like to use the BS2 to switch high current 10 to 20 amps
    per
    > > > > > output. I've been researching FET's and found a 2SK2232 on
    > > > > > digikey.com. The spec sheet say's it has a 4volt gate drive.
    Does
    > > > > > this mean the stamps 5volt outputs would switch this FET.
    Any
    > > advise
    > > > > > appreciated.
    > > > >
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