PIC self supply measurement

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I was using the PWM interrupt routine from Curtis Parrott, which he published here, to drive the Mosfet (the load needs 4Amps at 1.3Volts). http://www.picbasic.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5316

Buuuuuut, it's the OTHER Forum ... isn't it ???

When I raise the voltage to 2.6V the mosfet starts heating very quickly. I don't know where the problem is. Am I using to high frequency?

P= U^2 / Z ...

You just have to dissipate 4 Times than with 1.3v !!! ... if the load is unchanged.

the IRFZ is given for 18 mOhms,

18E-3*4*4 = .3 watts

18E-3*8*8 = 1.15 watts ... @62.5°C/W ... 72°C Temp Raise

Your fingertip is burnt !!!

That's for continuous conduction ...


With PWM, you have to charge and discharge 1.5nF @ your PWM rate ...

first verify if it is possible from the Pic pin ... unless the Mosfet won't "saturate" and ... overheats.

Second, verify switching conditions with the calculator you will find on ... the Web (I do not remember !!! , but it's one of the greatests Mosfets manufacturer's site )

Alain

Now, using Power switching close to R/C systems ....especially aboard planes ... looks like "Kamikaze" Philosophy.

my opinion ... widely shared in the National Scale Team !!!