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Discussion in 'LEDs and Optoelectronics' started by jasontangth8, Feb 14, 2017.

Feb 14, 2017 #1

jasontangth8

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Feb 14, 2017

Hi,

Is there any component which can amplifier the current but the output voltage follows the input voltage?

Application : DAC -> ( ) -> light bulb

As I know the DAC cannot provide enough current to light up a bulb. Therefore, is there any component can amplifier the current but the output voltage follows the input voltage?

Thank you
Feb 14, 2017 #2

davenn Moderator

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jasontangth8 said:

As I know the DAC cannot provide enough current to light up a bulb. Therefore, is there any component can amplifier the current but the output voltage follows the input voltage?
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so you want the light globe to vary in brightness dependant on the output of the DAC ?
Feb 14, 2017 #3

jasontangth8

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Feb 14, 2017

davenn said:

so you want the light globe to vary in brightness dependant on the output of the DAC ?
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Yes, the brightness of the bulb control by the output of the DAC
Feb 14, 2017 #4

Harald Kapp Moderator Moderator

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You would need an amplifier. This is going to be horribly inefficient, however.
Use PWM instead. See here for a list of information for dimming lamps using PWM.

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