Hi all,
Short explanation:
I give 5v to [power control] --> AC Device ON
I give 0v to [power control] --> AC Device OFF
please advice simplest & cheapest option for [power control]
P.S>I will not use relays
Long Explanation:
Basically I want to switch the AC (230V 50Hz) powered device on/off as per the MCU signals (Programmed logic
)
for signalling I have 5v from normal I/O pins
I have considered Mechanical relays but I don't think they could run on the low current from the I/O pins .. further more I do not want to add a motor driver to control the relay as it will make the design more complicated and much of the power will go for keeping the relays engaged!
So,I am looking for an electronic device/circuit for the purpose such as a MOSFET or something called as TRIAC
But, I am pretty dumb at electronics
can someone recommend a decet way to control the AC power to device using just the 5 v