rs14smith
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I'm currently building a solar tracker and have MOSFETs (IRF510) in my circuit, and everything works the way I want it to, however, two of my MOSFETs are getting extremly hot after the gate gets the signal to start turning the motor a certain way.
I have 4 MOSFETs total, so 2 get the signal, and the other 2 provide enough current to power my motor, but I wont go into detail unless you guys need it.
My main question is, do MOSFETs normally get hot, and if so, what can I do to help it not overheat, as I've basically fried 2 already? I think too much current or something is going through them when they switch on.
Thanks!
I have 4 MOSFETs total, so 2 get the signal, and the other 2 provide enough current to power my motor, but I wont go into detail unless you guys need it.
My main question is, do MOSFETs normally get hot, and if so, what can I do to help it not overheat, as I've basically fried 2 already? I think too much current or something is going through them when they switch on.
Thanks!
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