Rando86
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post load sense
I am doing a project for a module that controls the switching of a few different loads. A microcontroller will be controlling most likely a MOSFET to switch the current to the load. The module must be able to "sense" the load, in that the microcontroller must know if a a load open-circuits - such as a bulb has burned out, or if there is a break in the wires to the load. I was wondering what the least complicated and most efficient way of doing this is. Any ideas are appreciated, Thanks.
I am doing a project for a module that controls the switching of a few different loads. A microcontroller will be controlling most likely a MOSFET to switch the current to the load. The module must be able to "sense" the load, in that the microcontroller must know if a a load open-circuits - such as a bulb has burned out, or if there is a break in the wires to the load. I was wondering what the least complicated and most efficient way of doing this is. Any ideas are appreciated, Thanks.