Load Monitor + Switch

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I would like to monitor a 12 vdc supply rail ( Around 2 A full load) . If the 12 volts begins to drop I would like to switch to a dummy load (to keep the switch supply somewhat loaded so the 12v doesn't just jump right back up), and if/when the supply were to go back to a steady 12 V dc switch back to main load.

Now I thought either a voltage comparator + Latch circuit + MOSFET combination or a Hall Effect linear current sensor (ACS712) comparator + Latch + MOSFET combination would work. But I don't know which one would be the better choice.

Anyone do this before? Suggestions?

Thanks,
K.
 

This task can be accomplished using simple shunt voltage regulator concept ..
Here is an example:
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If you need to 'lose' more power you can connect several transistors in parallel and/or add power resistors in series with collectors ..

Regards,
IanP
 

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