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Wattage
I need advise on the following:
The device I am making will use this FET as an output. The device will operate in the range 12 - 24 volts, depending on the users requirement to illuminate a few light bulbs. The FET I want to use can handle up to 16 amps at a max of 100v. I want to suggest the recommended operating current not exceed 1 amp. as the FET heats up considerably over 1 amp, and due to space restrictions a heatsink is not possible. At 24 volts that would be 24 watts, and at 12 volts that would be 12 watts. How do I label this device so that a lay person will understand its maximum operating capacity should not exceed 1 amp, depending on their selected operating voltage? Most lay users seem to look at wattage and assume that the indicated wattage is for 12 or 24 volt operation. Any suggestion appreciated. |
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