This circuit uses a 555 timer chip to generate a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal from either a 4-20 mA or 1-5 V analog input signal. The PWM signal triggers a power MOSFET to regulate power to a DC load based on the duty cycle of the PWM pulses. Key points are that test points are provided to monitor the reference voltages, PWM output, power supply rails, and oscillator waveform.
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This document describes a circuit used to generate PWM signal from DC voltage.
This circuit uses a 555 timer chip to generate a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal from either a 4-20 mA or 1-5 V analog input signal. The PWM signal triggers a power MOSFET to regulate power to a DC load based on the duty cycle of the PWM pulses. Key points are that test points are provided to monitor the reference voltages, PWM output, power supply rails, and oscillator waveform.
This circuit uses a 555 timer chip to generate a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal from either a 4-20 mA or 1-5 V analog input signal. The PWM signal triggers a power MOSFET to regulate power to a DC load based on the duty cycle of the PWM pulses. Key points are that test points are provided to monitor the reference voltages, PWM output, power supply rails, and oscillator waveform.
+ a 1-5 VDC analog signal and generates a 1 /4 LM339 0-100% duty cycle PWM pulse to trigger a − power MOSFET to drive a DC load. Sig in Dir/Rev Cur/Vol IRF530 Gnd − 1 /4 LM339 TP2 + TP0 = Ground 1 kΩ (each) TP1 = +5.0 volt reference (adjust "Ref adj") TP2 = PWM output signal to MOSFET gate (high = power on to load) TP3 = +12.0 volt power supply rail (for IC chips) TP4 = Unregulated +V power supply rail TP5 = Sawtooth oscillator waveform (peaks at +1.0 V and +5.0 V) Tach in Tach out 10 kΩ Tach adj Tachogenerator terminals Gnd TP0 10 µF Gnd