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Offline Morad TamerTopic starter

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What's the smallest switch that can switch 1 mA of mains AC?
« on: October 18, 2024, 10:46:04 pm »
I'm trying to make a mains AC sensor through a big resistive ladder with output to input ratio of 1:10 (4*100k then a 47k). this then is passed over to a rectifier than a capacitor then to a mosfet which would pull some digital IO low when the mains AC input is present.
The whole circuit uses about 1 mA of current.
Now, is there a switch capable of handeling 250VAC mains that is not quite bigger than the circuit it self?
I'm using 0805 resistors and SOT23 packages. I initially thought of using a DIP switch but found none rated for more than 50VDC.
 

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Re: What's the smallest switch that can switch 1 mA of mains AC?
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2024, 11:00:46 pm »
I understand your "mains present" sensor, but don't understand the switch. Where does that come in?
The main thing about mains switches is preventing injuring or killing people, so a certain size for isolation and creepage is necessary.
 
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Re: What's the smallest switch that can switch 1 mA of mains AC?
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2024, 04:11:52 am »
How about an optoisolated triac driver?
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Re: What's the smallest switch that can switch 1 mA of mains AC?
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2024, 04:21:52 am »
you could probably use  a neon bulb and a small solar cell  ... or rectify with diode followed by resistor to drop some voltage and smooth with capacitor, into an optocoupler.
 

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Re: What's the smallest switch that can switch 1 mA of mains AC?
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2024, 04:34:49 am »
I initially thought of using a DIP switch but found none rated for more than 50VDC.

You need to clarify how and when the user activates this mechanical switch ?
Since you looked at DIP SW, it looks like you do not want momentary.
 



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