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| PerranOak:
I've just seen a YouTube vid (Afrotechmods) using a p-channel MOSFET as a reverse polarity protector. The theory being that, in the forward mode, the power loss is less than any diode. I was going to use a Zener as both a reverse polarity protector and an over-voltage protector (when the power is connected the right way). Is there a way to use a "device" to do the job of the Zener but with the low power dissipation of the MOSFET? Thanks. |
| cbc02009:
--- Quote from: PerranOak on September 14, 2018, 11:49:50 am ---I've just seen a YouTube vid (Afrotechmods) using a p-channel MOSFET as a reverse polarity protector. The theory being that, in the forward mode, the power loss is less than any diode. I was going to use a Zener as both a reverse polarity protector and an over-voltage protector (when the power is connected the right way). Is there a way to use a "device" to do the job of the Zener but with the low power dissipation of the MOSFET? Thanks. --- End quote --- If you're looking for a MOSFET solution specifically, I've seen MOSFET controllers like the LTC4365 that drive a mosfet (or a pair of them) to protect against over voltage. You set the voltage limits with a resistor divider. |
| PerranOak:
Cheers. No, anything will do just with cheap parts and without wasting loads of power. |
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