Hi everyone, I'm working on a DC-to-DC Solid-State Relay (SSR) project and need some suggestions based on the following design goals

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Vignesh vsg

Joined Jan 1, 2019
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  • Input control voltage: 3V to 30V DC
  • Output load voltage: 3V to 30V DC
  • Load current: Up to 3A (inductive load like solenoid or small motor)
  • No separate power supply for the control/driver circuit (self-powered from input side)
  • Should be use 4 screw terminal only, 2 for input & 2 for output.
  • Compact and budget-friendly design
  • No heatsink allowed, so low heat generation is essential
  • OPTO isolated
  • Any transistor is suitable
 

MisterBill2

Joined Jan 23, 2018
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What I get from that requirement is that the load current must be coming from the four-terminal relay.

THAT makes no sense at all.
For a switching device that controls an externally powered circuit, "CRYDOM" and other companies sell such a product.
 

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Vignesh vsg

Joined Jan 1, 2019
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Here is my circuit, and it is working fine. I have a doubt regarding how to avoid using a heatsink. I’ve planned to use the BD911 transistor. If I want to eliminate the heatsink, how should I choose an alternative component, or can I use the PCB pad as a heatsink? I can only use D²PAK or TO-220 package components."

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Ya’akov

Joined Jan 27, 2019
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You can't dissipate 90W without a heatsink. The PCB will not be large enough to act as a heatsink.

90W will likely need a cooling fan as well.

Your constraints feel arbitrary—like a homework assignment..
 

ronsimpson

Joined Oct 7, 2019
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Here is a link to 50 to 100V 5 to10A solid state relays. digikey
Screw terminals increase the cost greatly.
7A 100V screw terminals. 7A 100V
Should be use 4 screw terminal only,
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There are some low-cost versions that could be mounted on a PCB with screw terminals.

If you are going to drive inductive loads you might want to put a 50V overvoltage device across the output.

Click on the price and sort by price (at digikey) There are many good choices for under $5.00. I have used most of those.
 

eetech00

Joined Jun 8, 2013
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Here is my circuit, and it is working fine. I have a doubt regarding how to avoid using a heatsink. I’ve planned to use the BD911 transistor. If I want to eliminate the heatsink, how should I choose an alternative component, or can I use the PCB pad as a heatsink? I can only use D²PAK or TO-220 package components."

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The circuit you show might be ok for your use. But its not a SSR.
A SSR will conduct voltage/current thru its normally closed "contacts" even without power to the "coil".
 

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Vignesh vsg

Joined Jan 1, 2019
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You can't dissipate 90W without a heatsink. The PCB will not be large enough to act as a heatsink.

90W will likely need a cooling fan as well.

Your constraints feel arbitrary—like a homework assignment..
If I'm right , I have to dissipate only ~ 1.8 watt (0.7 V x 3 A).
 

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Vignesh vsg

Joined Jan 1, 2019
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Here is a link to 50 to 100V 5 to10A solid state relays. digikey
Screw terminals increase the cost greatly.
7A 100V screw terminals. 7A 100V

View attachment 351593
There are some low-cost versions that could be mounted on a PCB with screw terminals.

If you are going to drive inductive loads you might want to put a 50V overvoltage device across the output.

Click on the price and sort by price (at digikey) There are many good choices for under $5.00. I have used most of those.
Sorry , Actually I'm trying to design that type of SSR
 
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