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01/27/06 14:38
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#108513 - Also depends on transistor speed
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Erik said:
SO, the internal diodes WILL protect the transistor, but the EMI will be dramatic if the realys are not VERY close.

This is an interesting issue. It's often overlooked, that the diode must be faster than the transistor! Otherwise a high inductive kick is produced! If you have a rather slow transistor, like the ULN2003 Darlington, then a standard diode is enough. In this case also the EMI is rather low, because the switching-off of current goes rather slowly. Here the diode can rest in the ULN2003 package.
But if you have a fast transistor, then you also need a fast diode and enormous EMI is produced if the diode is not placed directly at the coil!!

Kai

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TopicAuthorDate
Relay board diagram            01/01/70 00:00      
   Just search for, "Relay" !!            01/01/70 00:00      
      andy Neil            01/01/70 00:00      
         Relay ratings            01/01/70 00:00      
            ULN2803,ULN2003            01/01/70 00:00      
               more on relay ratings            01/01/70 00:00      
                  Yes of course            01/01/70 00:00      
               internal diodes            01/01/70 00:00      
                  ULN2003's doesn't easily burn            01/01/70 00:00      
                     Uce saturation voltage is rather high            01/01/70 00:00      
                        there is an alternative, search for it            01/01/70 00:00      
                        I agree            01/01/70 00:00      
                           That is bad design            01/01/70 00:00      
                              ULNs resist more...            01/01/70 00:00      
                                 I would never suggest 74HC buffers for d            01/01/70 00:00      
                                    Yes , you didn't            01/01/70 00:00      
                                       I would like to see where that is, pleas            01/01/70 00:00      
                                          correct link            01/01/70 00:00      
                              Bad Design?            01/01/70 00:00      
                                 naah            01/01/70 00:00      
                  Also depends on transistor speed            01/01/70 00:00      
                     valid issue, but not that, now another            01/01/70 00:00      
                        Indeed            01/01/70 00:00      
   Serial            01/01/70 00:00      
   How much current?            01/01/70 00:00      
   allegro            01/01/70 00:00      
      and infineon            01/01/70 00:00      

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