>-----Original Message----- >From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] >On Behalf Of Chris McSweeny >Sent: 17 August 2007 09:32 >To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. >Subject: Re: [PIC] PWM and high(ish) current > > >I've always used IRL1004 power transistors for this sort of >thing - for switching at 4kHz with a PWM incandescent >regulator. Possibly also a bit of an overkill, but it works! > >Should point out though that PWM is a poor way to drive an LED >- you're much better off with a proper constant current regulator. Not if you want to achive the highest possible peak power! Regards Mike ======================================================================= This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or services. ======================================================================= -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist