I'm thinking of switching my voltage regulator in my project from a linear regulator to a switching regulator. But I don't know if a switching regulator would work in my situation. I have a solenoid (draws 2 amps), that at intervals, fires and releases very quickly (approx 15 milliseconds on then off). I have a diode and reverse zener diode to make sure the solenoid releases quickly. The timing is very important; the solenoid needs to energize very quickly, and shortly afterwards release quickly.
Now as I understand it, the way a switching regulator works is that it "pulses" power to reduce the voltage. But does it give a stable current? Could it be used in the situation I have above? Would it help if I put a big capacitor between the regulator output and the solenoid?
Also, I have transistor controlled relays in the project that also must react quickly (like the solenoid). Could a switching regulator affect these as well?
Now as I understand it, the way a switching regulator works is that it "pulses" power to reduce the voltage. But does it give a stable current? Could it be used in the situation I have above? Would it help if I put a big capacitor between the regulator output and the solenoid?
Also, I have transistor controlled relays in the project that also must react quickly (like the solenoid). Could a switching regulator affect these as well?