Control a high-power load with a low-power microcontroller

Many microcontrollers feature a pulse-width-modulated (PWM) output that can be low-pass filtered to produce a variable dc voltage. Without additional circuitry, however, this technique is limited to controlling very low-power loads.

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Published in:	Electronic Design Vol. 54; no. 17; pp. 47 - 48
Main Author:	Smith, Anthony H
Format:	Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nashville Endeavor Business Media 03-08-2006
Subjects:	Aluminum Controllers Design and construction Design engineering Forecasts and trends Heat treating Load Management Microcontrollers Properties Pulse-duration modulation United States United States > US
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Summary:	Many microcontrollers feature a pulse-width-modulated (PWM) output that can be low-pass filtered to produce a variable dc voltage. Without additional circuitry, however, this technique is limited to controlling very low-power loads.
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ISSN:	0013-4872 1944-9550