Hi.
I am trying to switch ac for use in reverse phase dimming.
I would like to use 2 mosfets with thw sources and gates connected together.
My problem is switching the gate.
My setup currently is as follows.
I have a 12v source from a power supply that is regulated down to 3.3v for the electronics.
The output from the PIC has a opto coupler connected.
What i was thinking was to put the 12v supply on the output of the optocoupler so as to switch the gates of the mosfets. The sources from the mosfets would then go to 0v.
My conceen is that i dont know for sure if this is going to work safely. If at all.
Can anyone give me any pointers.
Oh appologies for the lack of a schematic im using my phone.
I am trying to switch ac for use in reverse phase dimming.
I would like to use 2 mosfets with thw sources and gates connected together.
My problem is switching the gate.
My setup currently is as follows.
I have a 12v source from a power supply that is regulated down to 3.3v for the electronics.
The output from the PIC has a opto coupler connected.
What i was thinking was to put the 12v supply on the output of the optocoupler so as to switch the gates of the mosfets. The sources from the mosfets would then go to 0v.
My conceen is that i dont know for sure if this is going to work safely. If at all.
Can anyone give me any pointers.
Oh appologies for the lack of a schematic im using my phone.