TL3842: Constant current regulation

Akash S

Part Number: TL3842

Hi,

We want to regulate the current through a solenoid coil.

We are planning to connect the voltage across the current sense resistor (connected in series to the solenoid coil and switch) to the Vfb pin to achieve this. Would this work?

Also the Isense pin shall be used to turn on and off the PWM.

over 2 years ago

0 Jerry Xu over 2 years ago

TI__Expert 3160 points

Hi Akash,

Could you pls share more info about this case? For example, topology, application, spec and control scheme?

Jerry Xu

0 Akash S over 2 years ago in reply to Jerry Xu

Intellectual 760 points

Hi Jerry,

Our application is to drive constant current into a solenoid coil.

The voltage across the sense resistor is planned to be connected to the feedback pin for achieving current regulation.

0 Jerry Xu over 2 years ago in reply to Akash S

TI__Expert 3160 points

Hi Akash,

So the topology is buck converter?

Jerry Xu

0 Akash S over 2 years ago in reply to Jerry Xu

Intellectual 760 points

Yes Jerry

0 Jerry Xu over 2 years ago in reply to Akash S

TI__Expert 3160 points

If you use buck topology, may you need to use CT to sense the inductor current,

Jerry Xu

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