Hello all,
I'm working on a power supply for a DC solenoid which will operate very briefly at a minimum of 6V @ ~150mA. I'd like to use a single NiCad battery as the power source, but I am finding this may be an unrealistic design.
I do not think the discharge current of the battery will be a problem as the documentation provided by Energizer indicated the 2300 mAH battery can discharge at up to 4C; so if I am understanding correctly the battery can supply a few amps.
I started my search for a step-up regulator IC on Mouser and am finding very few devices capable of getting 1.2V to 6V, and those that might be suitable would accomplish the increase at low efficiencies and are not rated for the amount of power the solenoid will require.
Is this a dead-end?
Thanks!
I'm working on a power supply for a DC solenoid which will operate very briefly at a minimum of 6V @ ~150mA. I'd like to use a single NiCad battery as the power source, but I am finding this may be an unrealistic design.
I do not think the discharge current of the battery will be a problem as the documentation provided by Energizer indicated the 2300 mAH battery can discharge at up to 4C; so if I am understanding correctly the battery can supply a few amps.
I started my search for a step-up regulator IC on Mouser and am finding very few devices capable of getting 1.2V to 6V, and those that might be suitable would accomplish the increase at low efficiencies and are not rated for the amount of power the solenoid will require.
Is this a dead-end?
Thanks!