msmax
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I need to power a 24VDC solenoid with a battery supply of 12V.
The solenoid is max 36W and only need to be activated for 3 seconds.
The circuit must be able to reactivate the solenoid within 30 seconds if needed.
I would like to use a voltage doubler ( maybe controlled by a PIC) for this job.
Can a FET be used for this solenoid activation? which one is suitable for this job?
Any idea's or schematic's .... thanks.
The solenoid is max 36W and only need to be activated for 3 seconds.
The circuit must be able to reactivate the solenoid within 30 seconds if needed.
I would like to use a voltage doubler ( maybe controlled by a PIC) for this job.
Can a FET be used for this solenoid activation? which one is suitable for this job?
Any idea's or schematic's .... thanks.