PNP Transistor Drive

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I want to know can I drive simple PNP transitor using micro controller. The emitter is at 12V & load resistance is of 250 ohm.

When the uC pin is high it has 12.2K resistor is series (10K + 2.2K) to 12V, in this case uC pin can be damaged.

When uC pin low it will sink current from 12V. There is no issue while current sink. (uC pin can sink upto 15mA current). The transistor is PDTB123YT, it has in built resistors inside. The transistor datasheet is attached.

I have attached short schematic for quick reference (the resistors shwon in schematic are inbuilt inside transistor package).
Can anybody tell microcontroller pin will be damaged or not?
 

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Yes It may damage the Micro due to high voltage. You can add one more NPN transistor to drive through Micro as shown in picture.
 

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Hi,

You may use dedicated high side switches like NCV8450.
(Not sure if it suits your needs)
The benefit is:
* easy to drive with microcontroller
* overvoltage protection
* current limit
* overtemperature protection
* one part solution, small

Klaus
 

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