How was your mosfet attached to the heatsink? What thermal interface was used?
Do you have a photo of the board attached to the heatsink?
Do you have a photo of the board attached to the heatsink?
Tape definitely won't work. The MOSFET needs to be firmly attached with a screw and washer or an aluminum bar such as the ones I use. Let me know if you need some close-up pics.
What about heatsink.....does it get hot?
Or is MOSFET "dead" before heatsink gets hot?
Maybe a picture with heatsink attached would be good?
Or is MOSFET "dead" before heatsink gets hot?
Maybe a picture with heatsink attached would be good?
Thanks guys. I'll bolt it right onto that block and see what happens.
"A lot of beginner projects run into trouble because of heatsinking..."
yep...face in palm
"A lot of beginner projects run into trouble because of heatsinking..."
yep...face in palm
Just came across this thread. I have some chokes which are 280mA, 2.7A, 3.4DCR.
Do they sound good for this?
Do they sound good for this?
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My first guess is these chokes will not be compatible with this design. The chokes need to be able to handle 2A or 3A. Given ~20vDC rails, 3.4DCR will generate a TON of heat and they will cook.
I think you want something that can handle closer to 5-10A with 0.5 or less DCR.
I think you want something that can handle closer to 5-10A with 0.5 or less DCR.
Is that 280mH and not 280mA, since you also noted 2.7A?
If it is 280mH, 2.7A, and 3.4DCR, then it is probably worth a go. There is a 1.7A version and a 2.5A version of the MoFo.
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Sorry, correction. Yes 280mH. They could get hot. I could use 2 in parallel. How does that sound? I have several. I haven't read all the instructions - 1.7A sounds easier on the parts. Looks a very simple design.
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Ah... This sounds better! The nice part of the design is that you set the bias with the trim pot. If your chokes get too warm for comfort, you can dial back the bias a bit. You really don't need much above 2A for an 8-ohm load.
Two chokes in parallel will reduce both inductance and DCR. May solve the heat problem, but will also reduce the impact of the chokes on the design...
Two chokes in parallel will reduce both inductance and DCR. May solve the heat problem, but will also reduce the impact of the chokes on the design...
This is looking like a plan - I have some heat sinks. I usually build with DHTs so I'd be looking to use one as a driver, like 01A, 26, 10Y.
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Absolutely stunning chassis by member j_thomas. Ill take some better photos soon but this is just too good to wait.
Absolutely stunning chassis by member j_thomas. Ill take some better photos soon but this is just too good to wait.
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