Driver circuit for solenoid valves

jfitter

Joined Mar 14, 2019
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Don't even think about discrete component solutions unless you plan to make a million of these.
Let engineers who specialize in this solution do all of the hard work for you.
I have been using these for many years to do exactly what you are intending.
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They are reliable, robust (almost indestructable), easy to use, and for most applications require no external components including flyback diodes. If you have a micro then you can get diagnostic information from them too (open, short, overtemp, etc.).
 
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daljeet795

Joined Jul 2, 2018
295
I usually use Active high for switching the Micro.
IOW, take the term4 to GND and switch term3. high.
I see you are doing that now.
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BobaMosfet

Joined Jul 1, 2009
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I would like to drive some solenoid valves (about 450mA at24VDC) with a PIC 16f877A. The idea is that the solenoid valves must open and close very fast . I just spent time on the internet and found I could use Relay SSR, opt coupler, MOSFET etc to drive solenoid valves. I could not decide the best driver circuit for my requirement

What do you think from your experience What would you recommend to drive solenoid valves for fast switching?

looked on the internet search many say optocoupler is a good choice, Is it a good choice?

Edit : I assumed response time of solenoid valves is less then 10ms
No, actually you don't want to drive a solenoid at all. Solenoids are inductors, which mean they are current devices, which mean they are FIELD devices. In other words, they take time to charge up because it has to build a field to activate movement.

Use a power transistor instead. Many exist. Use a snubber diode in parallel with the load to protect the transistor. Your load isn't much, you could use a 2N2222 as your switch, controlled by the PIC with a 720 Ohm resistor on the base (probably two 360-Ohm resistors in series). You can use a 1N4002 as your snubber diode.
 

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daljeet795

Joined Jul 2, 2018
295
No, actually you don't want to drive a solenoid at all. Solenoids are inductors, which

Use a power transistor instead. Many exist. Use a snubber diode in parallel with the load to protect the transistor.
Just for experiment Can I do that, because the suggested material is not in my hand yet
 
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