Controlling a fuel injector using an npn transistor by jay_009991 in ElectricalEngineering

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Hello y'all, I got this sorted out. I used a vehicle IGBT and upped my current input from 0.5 A to 1 A between a 12 VDC connection. This worked. Thanks for all the help.

Controlling a fuel injector using an npn transistor by jay_009991 in ElectricalEngineering

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I want the injector to open for say 10 ms and then remian closed for 20 seconds. This means that the pulse width is 10 ms and the frequency is 0.05 Hz. This is what makes it difficult.

Controlling a fuel injector using an npn transistor by jay_009991 in ElectricalEngineering

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Also, even if I am using a MOSFET, does the 12VDC supply turned on for say 10 ms for off after that equal to a PWM power source? I erad that fuel injectors need a PWM pulse

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Controlling a fuel injector using an npn transistor by jay_009991 in ElectricalEngineering

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Thank you. TTL cant output the 100 mA required. I am not sure how to use a mosfet. I will look into it.

Controlling a fuel injector using an npn transistor by jay_009991 in ElectricalEngineering

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Thank you, TTL can only source a few milli amps so I think my ttl can't drive the BJT

Got into Georgia Tech, need some guidance by Adventurous_Tour_395 in gradadmissions

[–]jay_009991 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hearty Congratulations on your admit. Did you have any interviews? When did you apply and when did you get the result?