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vipi
can this circuit eliminate the load to the sensor
vipi
what should be the rating of the relay
5v relay can be used with this circuit
ajay
I donn understand input signal,what is it?
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Jim Keith
The input signal is a voltage in the order of 3 to 12V or so generally non-critical. Just
keep in mind that the base current should be about 5 to 10% of the collector current, so
the 1K input resistor value is dependent upon relay coil and LED current (collector
current).
Mehtab
Thanx
Paul
The capacitor on the base will not harm the transistor in any way. It only serves to
allow a time delay of when the relay will turn o when the input signal is lost.
Sam
Capacitor with relay will be discharged through relay so no worries. However capacitor
at transistor base may be a problem, may require a bleeder resistor, not sure, not an
expert.
Rajavel-Bengaluru
Very poor design.High MFD cap in base must destroy the transistor.Like eletronics is a
childplay.I am join with you Siva.
Sivanand
The transistor will be destroyed or short lived if switched on with such a high
capacitor at its collectorI think the author has to learn about adding hysteresis to
drivers.
Mihai
AMEN TO THAT!
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