So I've pieced together components for my Class D amp, including a powerswitch,and I just want to confirm with you that this will work safely, as I'm still learning about electronics. :-/
The powerswitch is rated at 5A.
I've got a Connex SMPS600RS that converts 220V AC to 38VDC.
The Amp board is specced to use 18.1A max current.
The way I understand it is that 19A x 38V = 772 Watt;
772 / 220 = 3.5 ampere.
Am I correct in understanding that the powerswitch on 220V will get a max amperage of around 3.5A, and therefore this powerswitch should be safe to use?
The powerswitch is rated at 5A.
I've got a Connex SMPS600RS that converts 220V AC to 38VDC.
The Amp board is specced to use 18.1A max current.
The way I understand it is that 19A x 38V = 772 Watt;
772 / 220 = 3.5 ampere.
Am I correct in understanding that the powerswitch on 220V will get a max amperage of around 3.5A, and therefore this powerswitch should be safe to use?
Point taken. My worry was about it being rated at 5 ampere, while the Amp states drawing 18.1 ampere max.
But that's from the 38V SMPS.
So if my really bad electronics skills have not forsaken me, will at max draw (19A * 38V =) 772 Watts.
And 772 Watts from the 220v mains should at max result in a 3.5 ampere draw from the mains / through the power switch..?
Sorry if this is beginner's stuff, but hey.. I'm a beginner just trying to get the hang of it. :-/
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The difference in price between 5 amp and 13 amp switches isn't much anyway.
The good thing about AC is it turns off twice every cycle so isn't as prone to arcing as DC.
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