constant current SOLVED

if a load determines the current drawn from a circuit, when do we need constant current supplies

by magicalex
October 08, 2024

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Answer by Garrett

If a load determines the voltage from a constant current circuit why have a constant voltage supply?

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by Garrett
October 10, 2024

Answer by vanderghast

With a constant current, a given load will continue to see the same voltage drop even if you add more load in series to it later (if the total voltage drop is below the constant voltage which can be delivered by the source).

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by vanderghast
October 16, 2024

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