Ok, let me get this straight;
normally the trigger is low (off) and the SMBT... does not conduct, making the gate -ve via the ground link.
then when trigger'd the SMBT conducts and the makes the gate +ve which stops the flow through the MOSFET.
is that correct?
i am trying to modify this arrangement so that the MOSFET is off when the trigger is off, then when there is a +5v signal the mosfet is turned on. but am encountering problems (probably in my choice of Mosfet (STD30PF03L) and transistor (FMMT491TA)
any help would be great,
Cheers,
David
Rev-limiter operation
Moderators: JeffC, rdoherty, stieg, brentp
David,
The MJLJ rev-limiter output is as follows:
Below rev limit: high impedance (open circuit)
At or above rev limit: connected to ground
The SMBT2907A is there to invert the output so the P-Channel mosfet is on when the rev limit output is de-activated.
To have the mosfet on when the rev-limit output is enabled would involve eliminating the SMTB2907A and having the rev limit output drive the mosfet gate directly. Of course, you would need a pull-up resistor on the gate when the rev limit output is inactive.
The MJLJ rev-limiter output is as follows:
Below rev limit: high impedance (open circuit)
At or above rev limit: connected to ground
The SMBT2907A is there to invert the output so the P-Channel mosfet is on when the rev limit output is de-activated.
To have the mosfet on when the rev-limit output is enabled would involve eliminating the SMTB2907A and having the rev limit output drive the mosfet gate directly. Of course, you would need a pull-up resistor on the gate when the rev limit output is inactive.