I need to make a softstart circuit for a 1HP induction motor (220V 50Hz AC power). I am planning on using a small 8 bit MCU (PIC?) with circuits similar to the below links, using a TRIAC
http://www.st.com/content/ccc/resou...df/jcr:content/translations/en.CD00003820.pdf
http://www.ti.com/lit/an/slaa043a/slaa043a.pdf
Is this the most optimum idea for a low cost motor soft starter? Or are there better options out there. Low cost is a very high priority for this project.
http://www.st.com/content/ccc/resou...df/jcr:content/translations/en.CD00003820.pdf
http://www.ti.com/lit/an/slaa043a/slaa043a.pdf
Is this the most optimum idea for a low cost motor soft starter? Or are there better options out there. Low cost is a very high priority for this project.