Hi everyone,
I am trying to drive a HV coil using 2 function generators, a NAND chip (to gate the frequency) and a FET.
The problem I am having is that the function generators output 5V, the FET is an IRFP450. Reading the datasheet I need at least 10V at the gate to get enough current to drive the coil.
Can anyone give me suggestions to get this working using the function generators 5V output signals.
I was thinking of using the function generators to turn on a opto-isolator....The opto isolator would be connected to +10V to drive the FET's gate.
I am trying to drive a HV coil using 2 function generators, a NAND chip (to gate the frequency) and a FET.
The problem I am having is that the function generators output 5V, the FET is an IRFP450. Reading the datasheet I need at least 10V at the gate to get enough current to drive the coil.
Can anyone give me suggestions to get this working using the function generators 5V output signals.
I was thinking of using the function generators to turn on a opto-isolator....The opto isolator would be connected to +10V to drive the FET's gate.