In a message dated 10/15/2002 13:52:42 Eastern Daylight Time,
design@JLE.CO.UK writes:


> Max solenoid current could be around 1A, but can't be exact about this.  I
> only need to pulse a single solenoid at a time for around 100ms, every few
> seconds.
>

John, take a look at the ULN2003 Darlington array.  It will sink 500ma
continuously.  Check the data sheet - it might take 1 amp for very short
periods.  It has a built in flyback diode to protect the chip.

Sid

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