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Designing a 12V 10A Constant Output Regulator for 12-39V Solar Input (1-8A)

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    kishore Kumar
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    Chuck Sydlo
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    David Adams
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    Steve Lawson
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    Chuck Sydlo
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Topic summary

The discussion addresses designing a 12V, 10A constant output regulator powered by a solar input ranging from 12V to 39V with input current between 1A and 8A. It is emphasized that output current cannot exceed input current; thus, achieving a constant 10A output from a maximum 8A input is not feasible without increasing the solar array capacity. Commercial solar charge controllers, including PWM and MPPT types, are recommended for voltage regulation and efficiency, with MPPT offering better power extraction at higher cost. For the regulator design, a buck switching regulator is appropriate since the input voltage is equal to or higher than the output voltage. Tools like Texas Instruments' WebBench can assist in designing such converters. Linear Technology is mentioned as a source of suitable switching regulator ICs, such as the LT3844. The conversation also touches on practical solar array configurations, noting that series wiring of multiple panels to achieve higher voltages reduces current and copper losses, with some systems operating at several hundred volts DC under MPPT control.
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