I'm looking at a "MOC3041 3041 ZERO-CROSS OPTOISOLATORS TRIAC DRIVER OUTPUT IC" to drive a "BTA41-600BRG BTA41-600 TRIAC 600V 40A".
Am I on the right track?
Am I on the right track?
Overkill in my opinion. Depending on the max. current drawn through the relay contacts possibly something like a CPC1511Y.Am I on the right track?
SSRs usually either MOSFETS or in some cases with AC circuits they will use TRIACS. TRIACS are cheaper, but have a voltage drop around 1.7 volts, which isn't too bad when switching 240V AC, but is pretty significant if switching 12V AC.hi,
Have you considered suitably rated SSR's Solid State Relays.?
I assume your A/C etc is AC powered.
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https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=ac+ssr+relay
Relays are probably cheaper, especially if you want to switch high power AC at mains voltages with minimal power loss.My home thermostat has relays to switch the heat and A/C. They are very loud. Is there any reason why this couldn't have used MOSFETs for the switching?
…or forgotten.Over a year since the original post!
Probabally solved by now!