DC Dummy Load

One thing necessary during SMPS Testing is DC Load testing.
This DC Dummy load is a device that act as load to the power supply.
Its load can be adjusted from 0 to 12A.

Here is the schematics : DCload.sch


 And here is the layout : DCload.brd



Select MOSFET transistor that has SOA (Safe Operating Area) sufficient enough so that it wont be destroyed due to heat. The MOSFETs are running in their linear region, so heat will be produced significantly. A good heat sink and fan is necessary.



I destroyed these three IRFZ44N .. The IRL3705 is better, but any MOSFET with higher SOA would work.



The final assembly ...


Comments

garage it said…
Hi, I'm interested with your DC Dummy Load and DC Power Supply. Do you have any surplus of those PCB ?
If you do, I would like to purchase those surplus PCB for my own use.
Please drop me en email if you're willing.
Thank you
halo bli Nyoman Putra YB1NWP..
saya mau beli PCB DC dummy load 2 buah. ada stok ..?
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Tks
Unknown said…
Hi
What is it VR1 for, pls?
Thanks