Simulate NTC slow startup

I need to simulate a power supply that has a slow, 1.5 second startup, thanks to a NTC thermistor in the power lead.

It also needs to current-limit at 3 amps.

I've tried various combinations of a 3-amp current source, a diode, and a sawtooth, but they stil leave a lot to be desired.

Any ideas?

by arduinohacker
April 12, 2013

A search of CL for:

ramped

might give you some ideas or:

https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/ch23n3/behavioural-thermistor-01/

https://www.circuitlab.com/forums/general-discussion/topic/6bf3m8vy/urgent/#comment_3581

And this will give you a current limited voltage follower ...

https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/ns9k5b/cunning-current-source-01/

:)

by signality
April 12, 2013

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